Product Care

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Our gear is made to last, but no garment keeps up its performance for long without maintenance.

Sweat, bacteria, dirt, and grime can not only cause unpleasant odor but over time reduce the technical properties of the garment, like breathability, waterproofness, sweat-wicking, and more. So you should clean your outdoor gear correctly and on a regular basis to help improve its lifespan.




Base layers
Including LIFA®, LIFA® Active, Solen, and LIFA® Merino
A well-maintained base layer is crucial for comfort and performance. Proper care not only extends its lifespan but also helps it maintain its functionality. Here we’ve gathered our best tips for washing and caring for your base layers.
Pro tip: Your base layer’s material composition, and especially wool content, determines how to best care for it in between of washes and what type of laundry detergent you should use when you do wash it. To find out, check the fabric tag on your garment for composition. If it lists only synthetic materials, like polypropylene or polyester, it is either a LIFA®, LIFA® Active or Solen base layer. If it contains wool, it is LIFA® Merino.

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Midlayers
Including LIFALOFT™, PRIMALOFT®, and fleece
The midlayer's superpower is warmth. Over time and use its warming properties can be diminished as dirt and compression affects the integrity of the insulation and face fabric.
Properly cleaning and caring for your garment keeps it performing at its best and increases its lifespan.
Here we've collected our best resources to help you care for your synthetic midlayers.

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Outer layers
Including LIFA Infinity™, LIFA Infinity™ Pro, Helly Tech®, Down and Lifaloft™
An outer layer is the protective shell between you and the elements. It can be rainwear, a shell jacket, an insulated ski jacket, or a warm down parka, each made with different technologies, requiring different methods of care. 
Here we've collected our best tips on how to wash and care for your shell and down jackets as well as how to repair rainwear.
Pro tip: Our resources on how to care for shell jackets can also be referenced to care for rainwear made with HELLY TECH® as well as shell pants. The best way to find out if your jacket is made with HELLY TECH® is to check the arms or pant legs for a HELLY TECH® logo.

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