Care instruction ski clothing: Washing and waterproofing snow jackets and snow pants

Ski clothing shouldn’t just look great – it must also be functional. After all, it’s got to keep out the cold wind and wetness from the snow, and let sweat dry quickly after a swift descent on the slopes. That’s why we use PrimaLoft® Bio™ insulation in our snow jackets and snow pants. 

This material is extremely robust and easy to clean, warming, and breathable. And the best part: The synthetic fibers are 100% recycled, and in seawater and landfills, microbes can break them down completely into materials found in nature.  

Your kids will love the ski gear with PrimaLoft insulation because it feels so light, it’s water repellent, and it warms them even in damp conditions. The material dries more quickly than down and is ready for the slopes again in just a few hours, even after being drenched. 

• Empty all pockets, rescuing your kids’ little treasures 
• Close all zippers and hook-and-loop closures
• Turn clothing inside out
• Remove dirt and stains before washing with warm water and a soft brush 
• Pro tip: There were fries in the ski lodge, and ketchup and mayonnaise left their marks on the jacket? These and other grease spots are best removed with stain remover such as gall soap. Let it sit for around 30 minutes, then rinse it out.
• Use cleaner made for outdoor functional clothing. (We recommend Nikwax Tech Wash, but there are other comparable good products. You can find directions for Nikwax Tech Wash below)
• Do not use powdered detergent, heavy-duty detergent, fabric softener, or bleach 
• Use detergent sparingly
• Machine wash on delicate cycle (cool or cold setting)

• Air dry on a clothesline or drying rack
• The use of the dryer is not recommended

You can test this very easily: Hold your ski jacket and ski pants under running tap water. If the water beads, the clothing are still waterproof. If not, you can renew the waterproofing with a wash-in textile waterproofing liquid or a suitable waterproofing spray.

• Important: Clothing must be clean before waterproofing it
• A special waterproofing liquid for outdoor and functional clothing that’s used in the washing machine is best for ski clothes. Our favorite is Nikwax Tech Wash (you can find instructions below). But you can also find many other products in stores.

For the first washing cycle, use Nikwax “Tech Wash” – a technical cleaner and waterproofing wash for water-repellent, breathable materials: 

• Wash no more than three items at a time
• Add 3.5 - 5 fl oz (100 - 150 ml), depending on the hardness of the water 
• Machine wash on delicate cycle (cool or cold setting)

For the second washing cycle, use Nikwax “TX Direct” – permanent, wash-in waterproofing for textiles with waterproof, breathable membranes: 

• Clean ski clothing first with Nikwax Tech Wash
• Shake well before use
• Add 3.5 fl oz (100 ml) per item
• Wash no more than three items at a time
• Machine wash on delicate cycle (cool or cold setting)
• Air dry clothing

• Rain clothing
• Fleece clothing
• Merino wool
• PrimaLoft jackets und vests
• Gloves and mittens