How to Wash Patagonia Rain Jacket
Here’s the quirky part. Use a tech wash or a gentle liquid detergent. Never, ever use fabric softener. Fabric softener is the Kryptonite of rain jackets. It leaves behind a waxy film that destroys breathability. Your jacket will suffocate. Use a small amount. A tablespoon is plenty. More is not better; it’s sticky.
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Set your machine to warm water (not hot, that melts glue) and a gentle cycle. Cold water doesn’t clean oils well. Hot water is for boiling pasta. Warm water is the Goldilocks zone. If your jacket has heavy grime, let it soak for 15 minutes. The dirt will literally cry itself into the water.