How to Wash Clothing by Fabric Type - Presented by Patagonia

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  1. Note: Tags may appear different depending on the product. Be sure to read and see the composition instead of assuming.
  2. Cashmere
  3. Wash cashmere by hand in cool water. Use mild shampoo with a bit of mild fragrance-free, dye-free detergent. Let the garment soak in the basin or gently swish the garment, but don’t twist or rub it. After soaking, rinse with fresh water until the water runs clear. Gently squeeze excess water from the garment.
  4. Dry your cashmere garment by laying it flat on a dry towel and stretching it to the correct size and shape before leaving it to air dry.
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  5. Cotton
  6. Wash your organic cotton gear in cool-to-warm water with mild laundry detergent (non-toxic, biodegradable types preferred) and dry it on the line if possible. You may also use a dryer on the low-heat setting. When in doubt, read the clothing care label on your garment.
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  7. GORE-TEX® and H2No® Fabrics
  8. Waterproof/breathable fabrics from GORE and Patagonia will provide years of optimal performance if kept clean and free from dirt, sunscreen and oils from your skin. Machine-wash waterproof/breathable garments in warm water (86˚F/30˚C) using a ‘technical wash’ specifically formulated for waterproof/breathable garments.
  9. If you don’t have a technical wash solution in your laundry room, you can use a biodegradable fragrance-free, dye-free detergent. If you are using a standard detergent, be sure to give the jacket an extra rinse cycle to ensure a residue-free garment.
  10. Drying waterproof/breathable fabrics on a medium/warm setting will help to renew the fabric’s durable water repellent (DWR) finish, which keeps the outer fabric from becoming saturated in wet conditions. This step will keep you comfortable longer.
  11. After many adventures and washings, your waterproof/breathable garment will require more than a simple washing and drying to revive the DWR finish. When water no longer beads up on the garment, it’s time to turn to a spray-on solution which you can find at your favorite outdoor gear shop.
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  12. Hemp
  13. Wash any garment made from hemp in cold or warm water with mild laundry detergent (non-toxic biodegradable types preferred) and dry it on a clothesline if possible. You may also use a dryer on a low heat setting. When in doubt, read the clothing care label on your garment.
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  14. Lambswool
  15. Wash lambswool garments by hand in cool water with a bit of mild fragrance-free, dye-free detergent or Storm Merino Wool Wash. Let the garment soak in the basin—don’t twist, rub or wring out the garment. Then rinse with fresh water until the water runs clear. Gently squeeze out excess water.
  16. Dry your lambswool garment by laying it flat on a dry towel and stretching it to the correct size and shape before leaving to air dry.
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  17. Merino Wool Baselayer
  18. Merino’s natural odor-resistant properties allow you to wear your garment multiple times between washings (ideal for road trips). That said, when even your dog refuses to share your sleeping bag, machine wash your merino baselayer in cold water.
  19. We recommend washing your merino garment with Storm Merino Wool Wash then tumble drying at low temperature—or laying it flat on a dry towel to save energy and reduce environmental impact.
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  20. PrimaLoft® Insulation
  21. Machine wash your Primaloft® garment with a mild detergent on a gentle cold-water cycle. Tumble dry on low or line dry.
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  22. Recycled Polyester
  23. Machine wash polyester in warm water on the “permanent press” setting. Use a mild laundry detergent (nontoxic biodegradable types preferred) and dry it on a clothesline if possible. You may also use a dryer on a low heat setting, just make sure to remove it from the dryer immediately to prevent wrinkling.
  24. To remove stains from polyester, try a few drops of dishwashing liquid directly on the stain and rub until the stain starts to lift. Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
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  25. Recycled Nylon
  26. Machine wash your recycled nylon garment in cool-to-warm water with a mild laundry detergent (non-toxic biodegradable types preferred). Line dry or tumble dry on low heat.
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