Washing & Maintenance Instructions
GORE-TEX® products are not only built to last, they're easy to take care of too. Routine care and maintenance will ensure the highest performance from them and extend their useful lifespan.
Follow the manufacturer's recommended care instructions and your GORE-TEX® products will be ready to go when you are.
Click below for specific care and washing instructions:
- GORE-TEX® OUTERWEAR
- GORE-TEX® FOOTWEAR
- GORE-TEX® GLOVES
- GORE-TEX® GARMENTS WITH AIRVANTAGE® INSULATION TECHNOLOGY
GORE-TEX® OUTERWEAR
WASH- Follow the manufacturer’s instructions
No fabric softener. 
DRY CLEAN- Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
IRON- Steam iron warm, placing a towel or cloth of fabric between the garment and the iron. No need to iron the garment until it is completely dry.
DRY- Tumble dry warm. Any warmth after washing is good for the garment, as the heat will reactivate the DWR (durable water repellent) treatment.
WATER REPELLENT TREATMENT- Gore recommends applying a topical water repellency restorative for outdoor fabrics, available at your local outdoor retailer.
GORE-TEX® FOOTWEAR
- WASH
- Clean the exterior with a cloth or brush and lukewarm water. The manufacturer may recommend leather treatment or preservation. Shake out sand, gravel and dirt from inside the footwear. Remove and shake out the foot bed if applicable.
- DRY
- Dry naturally at moderate temperatures. Avoid direct heat. Convection style boot dryers work well.
- WATER REPELLENT TREATMENT
- Follow the footwear manufacturer’s instructions for treating the external fabric and leather. These treatments will not affect the GORE-TEX® liner.
STAIN REMOVAL- Follow the footwear manufacturer’s instructions.
GORE-TEX® GLOVES
- WASH
- Follow the manufacturer’s instructions
Hand wash warm. Avoid using soap on leather areas of the shell. Squeeze water from fingertips to wrist. Do not twist. - DRY CLEAN
- Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
- IRON
- Steam iron warm, placing a towel or cloth between the garment and the iron. No need to iron the garment until it is completely dry.
- DRY
- Drip dry with the fingers facing upwards. Tumble drying on a low heat setting is acceptable unless manufacturer’s care instructions say otherwise.
- WATER REPELLENT TREATMENT
- Gore recommends applying a topical water repellency restorative for outdoor fabrics, available at your local outdoor retailer.
GORE-TEX® GARMENTS WITH AIRVANTAGE® INSULATION TECHNOLOGY
- WASH
- Follow the manufacturer's instructions
No fabric softener. - DRY CLEAN
- The GORE-TEX® AIRVANTAGE™ lining may be dry cleaned. Follow the instructions on your garment's care label.
- DRY
- Tumble dry on low heat. Any warmth after washing is good for the garment, as the heat will reactivate the DWR (durable water repellent) treatment.
- WATER REPELLENT TREATMENT
- Gore recommends applying a topical water repellency restorative for outdoor fabrics, available at your local outdoor retailer.
