How to Wash Water Resistant Fabrics
Check the manufacturer's instructions., Avoid detergents always., Rinse well., Allow to drip dry.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Check the manufacturer's instructions.
If there is a specific method provided on the label, be sure to follow it as they are there for a reason
- to produce optimal results. -
Step 2: Avoid detergents always.
Detergents and normal washing powders can eat away at the special coatings that make such garments water resistant.
The manufacturer may have suggested a specific product.
If not, or if there is leeway to use something different, try plain soap flakes or pure soap powder.
These are gentle and will not harm the coating or hydrophobic qualities of the water resistant fabric. , It might need 2-3 cold water rinses. , Do not tumble dry unless the manufacturer's instructions condone this.
Even then, it will usually be on the lowest temperature setting possible. -
Step 3: Rinse well.
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Step 4: Allow to drip dry.
Detailed Guide
If there is a specific method provided on the label, be sure to follow it as they are there for a reason
- to produce optimal results.
Detergents and normal washing powders can eat away at the special coatings that make such garments water resistant.
The manufacturer may have suggested a specific product.
If not, or if there is leeway to use something different, try plain soap flakes or pure soap powder.
These are gentle and will not harm the coating or hydrophobic qualities of the water resistant fabric. , It might need 2-3 cold water rinses. , Do not tumble dry unless the manufacturer's instructions condone this.
Even then, it will usually be on the lowest temperature setting possible.
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