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We are passionate about making gear to protect you on all of life’s adventures. We know you are keen to ensure your Mont shellwear, new or existing, remains in peak condition. Here’s the regular maintenance you should be doing whether you're hitting the back country every weekend or enjoying more laid-back adventures!
Routine washing: After every major adventure or once a season, wash your shellwear. This is the most crucial step to ensuring the longevity of your gear. Washing maintains your membrane layer, keeping it clean and preventing the accumulation of dirt, oils, and environmental contaminants. A clean membrane reduces bacterial growth and minimizes the risk of delamination over time.
DWR reapplication:
Over time you will start to notice a reduction in beading on your shellwear. When this starts to happen, you know it’s time to reapply the DWR, you will need to continue to do this on a regular basis every six to twelve months depending on your use.
Proper storage: Hang your shell wear in a clean, dust-free, temperature-controlled space with minimal exposure to humidity. Avoid storing it while damp or dirty.
Things to avoid:
Tumble drying, opt for ironing as this will give you a more targeted and controlled reinvigoration of your DWR. Tumble drying risks excess heat, abrasion, and damage to smaller components on your shellwear.
Don’t use Bleach, regular washing detergent or fabric softener as these can harm the membrane layer of your jacket and cause accelerated breakdown and a loss of breathability.
Avoid in wash DWR solutions, these are less effective and deposit product all over the jacket which can reduce the breathability of your garment.
Storing your shell wear still damp or dirty after use.
Things to Embrace:
Looking after your shell wear so it can look after you whatever the adventure.
Keeping gear going, repair before you replace, give Visible mending a go to show the story of your adventures on your gear.
Hand me downs/ups and arounds when gear no longer works for you pass it on to someone for its next adventure.
Gear at the end of its life? Time to recycle Mont has partnered with Upparrel to recycle end of life outdoor gear, get in touch if you have a jacket you need to recycle.