How to Keep Your Shell Well

You can and *should* wash and dry your shell. Dirt, sunscreen, smoke and peanut butter smears can all degrade the durable water repellent (DWR) finish, a coating added to waterproof gear to help moisture bead up and roll off the outer surface. (Few sights are more satisfying during a downpour.) If you want your DWR to keep working well, show it some TLC (tender laundry care): Warm water, mild detergent, low heat. Wash, heat, repeat. Subscribe: https://pat.ag/Subscribe Get more from Patagonia: Official site: https://pat.ag/Patagonia Patagonia Stories: https://pat.ag/PatagoniaStories Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patagonia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PATAGONIA/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/patagonia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@patagonia?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/patagonia_2/ About Patagonia: At Patagonia, we appreciate that all life on earth is under threat of extinction. We’re using the resources we have—our business, our investments, our voice and our imaginations—to do something about it.