Gortex Washing Instructions

Machine wash and dry GORE-TEX fabric.

When you select GORE-TEX clothing, you expect it to keep you dry and comfortable as you engage in outdoor activities. Due to the patented moisture barrier of this fabric, it will not only keep moisture from penetrating to your skin, but it also breathes to keep you continuously comfortable. Even though the GORE-TEX fabric seems so complicated, washing it is not. Keep your GORE-TEX clothing items clean and attractive with basic machine-washing and drying.

Things You'll Need

• Washing machine
• Laundry detergent
• Dryer

Instructions

1. Place the GORE-TEX garment into the washing machine and set the machine to a warm, normal wash cycle.

2. Measure and add an appropriate amount of liquid or powdered laundry detergent to the washing machine. Turn the washing machine on and allow it to progress through the entire wash cycle.

3. Remove the GORE-TEX garment from the washing machine and shake it out once to remove excess wrinkles that occurred during the spin cycle.

4. Place the GORE-TEX garment into the dryer and set the dryer for a warm cycle. Allow the garment to dry completely in the dryer and remove it immediately when the dryer cycle ends.

5. Hang the GORE-TEX garment on a hanger immediately to reduce wrinkles.

Tips & Warnings

• Check the care label of your garment for any special care instructions and follow these specific instructions when laundering your GORE-TEX garment.

• Apply a pre-wash stain remover to any stains before you wash the GORE-TEX garment in the washing machine. Allow the stain remover to sit on the stain for several minutes and then scrub at the stain lightly to remove it. Wash the garment in a normal wash cycle following the pretreatment.

• Iron a GORE-TEX garment with a warm iron set to steam. Place a bath towel over the garment and iron the garment through the towel to remove wrinkles.

• If you desire dry cleaning, ask the dry cleaning establishment to use a clear distilled solvent rinse and a spray repellent when laundering your garment.

• Do not use chlorine bleach on GORE-TEX material because bleach may damage the fabric fibers.

References

• GORE-TEX: Washing Instructions