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Care instructions garment
All SALEWA products are manufactured from highly technical materials. These require appropriate care in order to maintain their functional characteristics. The following points are to be noted:
Washing
All jackets and trousers with a POWERTEX® or GORE-TEX® membrane may be washed in the washing machine at 30°C or 40°C, without a problem. Please pay special attention to the temperature and care instructions on the labels on the inside of the respective article of clothing. We recommend the use of a fine detergent or special detergent for the care of weather protective clothing (e.g. from Granger's). It is better to wash them frequently and with less detergent, than to seldom wash them and to use a lot of detergent. The washing machine drum should never be packed too full; this means one to a maximum of three jackets/trousers per wash, depending upon the size of the article of clothing. All zip and velcro fasteners are to be carefully closed prior to washing. Never use a fabric softener! The articles can be placed in a drier (at a low temperature) or hung up on a coat hanger (but not in direct sunlight).
Impregnation
All SALEWA hard-shells made out of POWERTEX® and GORE-TEX® are impregnated when new. Regardless of how waterproof the membrane is, the impregnation ensures a pearling effect on the surface of the fabric, which increases its ability to allow air to circulate. A soaking wet fabric allows less water vapour through than a dry one, or one that has been impregnated. Furthermore, warmth is lost through a soaking wet surface fabric. As virtually no impregnations last forever, the article of clothing should be treated with an impregnation (e.g. from Granger’s) when the water no longer forms pearls on the surface fabric. Ironing (without steam) in accordance with the instructions on the care label, or in the drier (at a low temperature), can reactivate the water repellent impregnation effect. The article of clothing should be impregnated again after three washes.
Fleece Products
Fleece clothing can be washed in the washing machine at 30° up to 40° degrees, without a problem. The use of a mild liquid detergent is also recommended in this case. A gentle spin helps to maintain the “fluffiness” of the fleece material. In contrast to laminated, coated or similarly treated materials, the sparing use of a fabric conditioner is recommended after every fifth wash.
General
General wash & care tips:
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Always wash only the same colours together. In the case of multi-coloured articles of clothing (e.g. red/white),always remove the articles from the washing machine after they have been spun and preferably hang them on a coat hanger to dry. Never place damp or wet clothing on top of each other, or leave them crumpled, otherwise the colour may bleed.
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Always use only a sparing amount of detergent. Too much detergent is not only detrimental to the environment, but also to textiles.
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Fabric softener is not usually necessary; washing dried in the shade and preferably with a bit of wind is usually very soft too. In addition, the material is protected from the damage because the fabric conditioner can wear the fibres out.
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Sunshine is taboo! Always allow the washing to dry in the shade. The aggressive UV rays are especially damaging to wet textiles when the intensity of the sun’s rays is greatly increased.
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The more sensitive a textile is, the higher the level of water should be in the washing machine. In this way even woollens can be washed in the machine, for example. It is important that the articles are prevented from moving too much (which is already the case with the special programmes for woollens). Only cotton can be washed with a lower water level and greater movement, and can attain optimal results in the process.
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Materials containing Lycra or spandex should only be given a gentle spin (max. 500 turns)
Textiles filled with down can be washed best in the washing machine. It is important to note:
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Ideal washing temperature: 30°
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High water level
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Use detergent very sparingly (otherwise the foam will immediately rise out of the washing machine again)
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Use special down detergent or even a child’s shampoo
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Rinse very thoroughly, preferably by means of a complete wash cycle (cold) without detergent
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Spin, also up to 800 turns (depending on the outer material)
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Preferably dry in the drier
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If a drier is not available, hang the article out in a shady place (ideally also windy) and give it two strong shakes in order to avoid water marks. Don’t lie it down to dry.
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