Care Instructions
Fabric Care
Washing your eVent® fabrics outerwear
Technical outerwear benefits from regular washing to perform optimally. Carefully review and follow the manufacturer’s care instructions, and before washing, secure all zippers and closures. Machine wash warm (110°F / 40°C) with a high performance cleaner like Nikwax® Tech Wash, or if you elect to use a conventional liquid laundry detergent, we recommend a second rinse to remove all traces of detergent from the fabric. Tumble dry, using a low heat setting, to rejuvenate your garment’s durable water repellent finish (DWR). Do not use fabric softeners, bleach or stain removal products and never dry-clean your garment. We do not recommend using an iron to rejuvenate the DWR finish, because an iron that is too hot can irreparably damage the fabric.
Maintaining your eVent® fabrics outerwear
Your eVent fabrics outerwear has likely been treated with a factory-applied durable water repellent (DWR) finish. DWR serves as an invisible first line of defense in wet conditions, and, when working properly, causes moisture to bead up on the fabric surface and roll off.
A DWR finish will degrade over time and will occasionally need to be replenished. The garment will perform at its best if you maintain the DWR finish. A simple way to test your garment’s DWR finish is to lightly spray or splash it with water and see if the water is beading up or being absorbed by the fabric. If the fabric ‘wets out,’ it’s time to revive the DWR finish. When it’s time to retreat the DWR finish, we recommend a DWR replenishing product like Nikwax® TX.Direct Wash-In or TX.Direct Spray-On.
Footwear Care
Washing your eVent® fabrics footwear
Technical footwear benefits from regular cleaning and maintenance to keep your feet dry and comfortable. Carefully review and follow the manufacturer’s care instructions. Brush off all dirt from the exterior of the shoe. A stiff-bristled brush can help shake out any caked-on pieces in eyelets or small cervices. Remove shoelaces to clean the tongue. If needed, wash your shoelaces separately. Place a clean towel or paper towel inside your shoe. This will absorb any extra water during the wash process, allowing your shoes to dry faster. If possible, use a light color or transfer-resistant fabric to prevent any staining. Rinse your shoes with clean water to clear any remaining debris. Scrub your boots with a footwear cleaning gel designed for technical footwear like Nikwax. This will remove any dirt left behind and prepare your shoes for additional waterproofing. Rinse your shoes of all footwear cleaner. If needed, reapply a waterproofing application. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on if the solution needs to be applied to wet or dry footwear.
Maintaining your eVent® fabrics footwear
Your eVent fabrics footwear has likely been treated with a factory-applied durable water repellent (DWR) finish. DWR serves as an invisible first line of defense in wet conditions, and, when working properly, causes moisture to bead up on the fabric surface and roll off.
A DWR finish will degrade over time and will occasionally need to be replenished. Footwear will perform at its best if you maintain the DWR finish. DWR treatments are typically designed for leather, nubuck, or suede. When it’s time to retreat the DWR finish, we recommend a DWR replenishing product like Nikwax Nubuck & Suede Proof or Fabric & Leather Proof.