Can you put a snowboard jacket in the washing machine?

Many can go in, but check the care label first. If it allows machine washing, close all zips and flaps, use a little liquid technical detergent without softener, follow the label temperature and rinse twice.

How do you wash a GORE-TEX snowboard jacket?

GORE-TEX says to use a small amount of liquid detergent on a gentle 105°F / 40°C cycle, rinse twice, minimize spinning and avoid powder, softener, stain removers and bleach. Then line dry or tumble on warm and gentle.

How do I make my snowboard pants waterproof again?

Wash them, then tumble dry for about 20 minutes on low to reactivate the DWR, as GORE-TEX and Burton describe. If water still soaks in, apply a spray-on or wash-in DWR product and activate it as directed.

How do you dry snowboard gloves?

Open the cuffs, remove liners if they come out, and air-dry at room temperature away from radiators or fires. Check the maker’s advice before using a glove dryer.

Can you dry clean a snowboard jacket?

Generally not. Jones advises against standard dry cleaning for technical outerwear because of the harsh detergents used in standard dry cleaning. Machine or hand wash it as the label says, or use a cleaner experienced with waterproof and down garments.

How do you wash a down snowboard jacket?

Pre-rinse it in cold water, machine wash at about 80°F / 30°C with a down wash and an extra rinse, then tumble dry on low with dryer or tennis balls until it’s fully lofty, which can take several cycles. That’s the method Jones shares from Allied Feather + Down; the label comes first.

Why does my jacket soak up water after washing?

The DWR finish may need reactivating with low heat or replacing. Test with a few drops of water after drying; if it still soaks in, reproof it.

Board care

Label first, then wash

How to wash snowboard jackets and pants

To wash a snowboard jacket, close every zip and flap, machine wash it on a gentle cycle with a small amount of liquid technical detergent (no softener, bleach or powder), rinse twice, then line dry or tumble on low. GORE-TEX and Burton both give these steps; your care label has the final say.

Part of What to wear and protective gear