Waterproof Kit Care & Maintenance
Waterproof gear is changing in accordance with the law, so you might find it needs that little extra TLC to keep it performing at its best! Watch along for more information with Emilia.
With the changing of the law, waterproof jackets are changing too – this is due to a group of chemicals knowns as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) or PFCs that have been used over decades to waterproof your gear. As impressively performing as they are, PFAS have been discovered to have a negative effect on the environment where they don’t break down and contaminate land and water supplies, and so they are gradually being phased out in favour of PFAS-free chemicals.
With this, you might find your waterproof gear needs a little more TLC where PFAS-free waterproofing and water repellents don’t last as long. Listen along as Emilia provides some top tips and information for making sure your waterproof jacket is ready to go whenever you are from washing to re-proofing or buying new gear.
If you want to know how to wash your GORE-TEX kit, check out these videos on caring for your jackets and footwear!
With this, you might find your waterproof gear needs a little more TLC where PFAS-free waterproofing and water repellents don’t last as long. Listen along as Emilia provides some top tips and information for making sure your waterproof jacket is ready to go whenever you are from washing to re-proofing or buying new gear.
If you want to know how to wash your GORE-TEX kit, check out these videos on caring for your jackets and footwear!
