Caring for Your GearUpdated a month ago

Always check the care label on your product first. If it differs from the general guidance below, follow the product label.

Water-friendly footwear

• Never use chlorine, bleach or sports cleaning foam — they damage the shoe.
• Remove the insoles and wash them by hand.
• Shake out any sand, gravel or dirt from inside.
• Clean the outside with a cloth or brush and warm water.
• Machine washable on a short cycle at 30°C.
• No fabric softener, no bleach, no tumble drying.
• Air dry at moderate temperature — keep them away from direct heat or hot rooms.

Waterproof footwear

• Do not machine wash — it damages the membrane and the waterproofing. No chlorine, bleach or cleaning foam either.
• Remove the insoles and wash them by hand.
• Shake out sand, gravel and dirt.
• Clean the outside with a cloth or brush and warm water.
• Air dry at moderate temperature, away from direct heat.
• Water-repellency fades with use — re-apply a water-repellent spray after cleaning for best results.

Backpacks and luggage

• Wipe the inside and outside with a damp cloth after each trip and let it air dry.
• Don't fully submerge them in water.
• For stubborn stains, use a mild, non-toxic soap on the cloth — never apply it directly to the product.

Jackets

• Wash cold (30°C), tumble dry on low heat, iron on low heat (110°C), do not bleach.

Trousers

• Machine wash cold (30°C) — the water-repellent coating is delicate, and cold water reduces friction so it lasts longer. Wash separately, or with items that have no velcro or zips, and never with shoes.
• Do not tumble dry or bleach. Iron on low heat (110°C), avoiding direct contact with the fabric surface — it can turn shiny.
• No washing machine? Hand wash in cool water with a gentle detergent, rinse well and dry out of direct sunlight.