Patagonia How to Wash Rain Jacket

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Do not wring it out. That’s a rookie mistake. You’ll break the fibers. Instead, gently squeeze out the water. Or, better yet, toss it in the dryer on low heat for 10 minutes. That re-activates the DWR coating. Magic, I know.

If you can’t use a dryer, hang it to dry. But here’s the trick: put it in the dryer for 10 minutes first. That heat is what makes the water bead up. Without it, your jacket is just an expensive windbreaker.

If you don’t own a dryer, you can use an iron on low, with a cloth between the iron and the jacket. Or just accept that your jacket will be a little less magical. It’s okay. You’ll survive.

The DWR Revival (Because Water Should Bead)

After washing, does water still soak into the fabric? If so, your DWR is dead. That’s fine. It happens. You just need a DWR spray or a wash-in DWR treatment. Patagonia sells them. So do outdoor stores.

Spray it on a damp jacket. Rub it in a little. Then put it in the dryer on low heat for 20 minutes. The heat locks it in. Now your jacket is a rain shield again. It’s basically a force field for your torso.

Pro tip: never use fabric softener. Ever. It’s the devil. It coats the fibers and ruins breathability. You might as well wear a plastic bag.

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