What is the best way to wash a snowboard jacket at home???

Question

Do they have to be dry cleaned or can I safely wash it at home in the washing machine???...Thanks...Tom Science 4

Answer 1

The way i wash mine is to put it in the washing machine on cold-warm after the cyclye is done i flip the coat around and do the spin cycle again to get more water out, then hang it up on a hanger.

Be sure not to use any presoaks or put in dryer

Answer 2

Let the washer start filling with cold water and then just add a little bit of detergent - way less than the regular amount - and then wait until the water is a few inches deep before putting in your jacket.  Do up all the zippers - pockets, pits, front.  If you can put on an extra rinse and spin that's a good idea to make sure to get all the soap out.  Use a gentle cycle and hang the jacket to dry it should be fine.

Liquid detergent will work better than powder because it will disperse better in cold water, powder might not melt in and won't work as well.

Answer 3

I wash all my waterproof jackets in Nickwax Tech Wash. This is much better for the garment than regular detergent. It is available at most ski and snowboard shops that sell jackets.

Using mild detergent is OK if you don't have Tech Wash. Just follow the directions on the tag of the jacket. If you don't have the washing directions, best bet is to wash and rinse in cold.

Tumble dry on low or no heat as heat can damage the synthetic material. Using fabric softner may cause the waterproof membrane to get clogged up and stop working.

If you need to re-waterproof, try washing the jacket with Nickwax TX Direct once the jacket has been washed with Tech Wash or detergent. It comes in wash-in and spray-on varieties...the wash-in is better.

I have a pair of ski pants that I use for snowmaking, patrolling, running lifts, and in the backcountry. They are about eight years old and I wash them in Tech Wash 2-3 times a season. They are still very waterproof and I plan to use them until they can't be repaired anymore....I beat the snbt out of them.

Answer 4

You should be able to.  read the tag.  Most apparel comes with tags that include washing instructions.  If no instructions, look at the material and google washing instructions on that particular fabric.