Get ready for rain

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Posted by Jim Darroch on March 7, 2011

With most of New England getting pounded by rain over the weekend, today seems like a good day to share some tips on getting the most out of your rain gear. Just like a car needs a fresh coat of wax to keep water beading up, your waterproof gear also needs to be cleaned and treated to remove dirt and maintain the DWR (durable water resistant) treatment. A few minutes of effort can add years of life to your gear. Check out what Andrew from customer service and Keiko from our sourcing group have to say and let us know what you think.

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Jim's love for the outdoors began with family camping trips in "Brady Bunch" style canvas tents and progressed to backpacking adventures with the Boy Scouts. In 2007, he fulfilled his teenage dream by joining Eastern Mountain Sports as Brand Communications Manager. When he's not in the office, you'll find Jim kayaking, hiking, and mountain biking around the Monadnock Region and throughout New England with his wife Brenda and his dog Brewski.

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    Jim Darroch
    March 16, 2011, 9:15 am

    Great question, Bob. Here’s Keiko’s repponse: “No problem hanging garment to dry. If you’re at all concerned about the maximizing the performance of the DWR finish, it’s best to touch up with a warm (not hot) dry iron.”

    Thanks!

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    Bob Gilchrest
    March 16, 2011, 8:37 am

    I have a question regarding this procedure. I happen to own a small portable wsher which would be great for doing this. However, I do not own a dryer. Is it okay to hang the garment to dry or should I take it to a laundromat? While watching the video I get the impression the dryer process activates the “re-waxing”.

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