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My Altura Crosslite Jacket has now started to turn crinkly when it rains, and has started to lose some of it's breathability.
As no washing/cleaning/reproofing instructions were included with it, any advice would be welcome.

Catain

I've now experience of this particular jacket, but the normal procedure for all breathable waterproofs is

1) don't wash in detergent EVER

2) a hand wash with mild soap flakes (still available in supermarkets but you'll have to hunt for them), with plenty of rinsing to get the soap out.

3) There are specific washing agents available in outdoor pursuit stores, follow their advice.

4) some will recommend a cool tumble dry to revive the waterproofing.

5) There are good re-proofing sprays available

DO NOT take my comments as infallible truth, theyare based on my experience and I wouldn't want to be held responsible for ruining your jacket

hope this helps

Stephen

Captain Cruton wrote:As no washing/cleaning/reproofing instructions were included with it, any advice would be welcome.

No washing/care tag inside? Strange!

York Commuter wrote:Catain

I've now experience of this particular jacket, but the normal procedure for all breathable waterproofs is

1) don't wash in detergent EVER

2) a hand wash with mild soap flakes (still available in supermarkets but you'll have to hunt for them), with plenty of rinsing to get the soap out.

Not specifically for cycling but my Berghaus Polyester/Nylon/Goretex breathable 'walking' jacket (circa £180+ quid's worth) says use non-biological powder at 30 deg C and only cool tumble dry. It specifically says don't dry clean or bleach. It's been washed at least once a year for the past decade and hung out on the washing line to dry. Despite being worn for at least 6 months a year every day of the week it's still waterproof and comes up like new.