How to Wash Patagonia Torrentshell Jacket

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You actually need very little to do this right. Grab a tech-wash cleaner—like Nikwax Tech Wash or Grangers Performance Wash. Do not use regular laundry detergent. Regular soap leaves residues that kill the waterproofing. Also, get some waterproofing spray (DWR, or Durable Water Repellent) for after the wash. You’ll thank me later.

Oh, and you need a washing machine. Or a sink. I’m not judging your living situation. But a machine is easier.

Step One: Pre-Wash Prep (The Lazy Way)

Close every single zipper. Yes, even the tiny pit zips. If you don’t, the zipper teeth will scratch the face fabric like a grumpy cat. Also, loosen all the drawcords at the hood and hem. This helps the jacket get actually clean inside those little tunnels.

Pro tip: turn the jacket inside-out. This protects the outer fabric from getting beaten up by the machine’s drum. Plus, the inside is where all the stink hides.

Step Two: Wash Like a Responsible Adult

Set your machine to a gentle or delicate cycle with warm water. Cold water won’t remove the oils and sweat as well. Add the tech wash—usually two caps full, depending on the brand. Do not use bleach or fabric softener. I know I said that already, but it bears repeating.

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Let it run the full cycle. Then, run an extra rinse cycle. You want to make sure every last speck of soap is gone. Soap residue is the enemy of breathability.

Step Three: Drying (The Tricky Part)

Remove the jacket from the washer. Do not wring it out. That’s violence against Gore-Tex. Just shake it gently and let it drip. Then, put it in the dryer on low heat or a “no heat” air fluff cycle. This is critical: the heat reactivates the DWR coating that makes water bead up.

If you don’t have a dryer (or you’re a weirdo who air-dries everything), hang it up. But then you’ll need to use an iron on a low setting—with a towel between the iron and the jacket—to re-activate the DWR. Yes, it’s a thing. Google it if you don’t believe me.