Cleaning waterproof pants

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Staceykate
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Cleaning waterproof pants

Tue 26 Jan, 2021 4:03 pm

Hi,
If I've only warn my waterproof pants a couple of times, but they are quite dirty, can I just wipe them down with water?
Thanks in advance!!
Lamont

Re: Cleaning waterproof pants

Tue 26 Jan, 2021 4:28 pm

What are they made from?
Staceykate
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Re: Cleaning waterproof pants

Tue 26 Jan, 2021 9:28 pm

Patagonia torrentshell...

Website says
"H2No® Performance Standard shell: 3-layer, 3.3-oz 50-denier ECONYL® 100% recycled nylon ripstop face, polycarbonate PU membrane with 13% bio-based content, a tricot backer and a DWR (durable water repellent) finish."
Lamont

Re: Cleaning waterproof pants

Wed 27 Jan, 2021 5:12 am

Then I wouldn't wipe them down. If they're lightly soiled just maybe dunk in a bucket of tepid plain water. Rubbing might push fine grit into the fabric pores and block them.
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Re: Cleaning waterproof pants

Wed 27 Jan, 2021 7:44 am

Thanks so much!
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Re: Cleaning waterproof pants

Wed 27 Jan, 2021 7:45 am

It's mud and dirt on the outside as opposed to dirty from my body sweat etc so was a bit unsure!
Lamont

Re: Cleaning waterproof pants

Wed 27 Jan, 2021 8:00 am

:D
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Re: Cleaning waterproof pants

Wed 27 Jan, 2021 10:36 am

Use pure soap, it's pretty safe. The stuff sold as Down Soap or by your local supermarket as "pure soap flakes" (dilute them before you start the wash).
Pretty much the same for most outdoor gear, including tents.
I use Velvet Soap. That comes in a standard soap bar
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Re: Cleaning waterproof pants

Wed 27 Jan, 2021 12:00 pm

Unless they were worn only a short period of time and remained clean/didn't soak through, ours (Pata. Torrentshell for her, One Planet Overpants for moi) go into the washing machine with tech wash, spray with DWR replenish, air dry then 20 mins in the dryer to reactivate the DWR coating.
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