RAB Down filled products.

Storage:

• Store uncompressed out of direct sunlight in a dry, cool place.

If item becomes damp:

• Air thoroughly
• If unsuccessful, a short program in a tumble dryer on a ‘cool’ setting should restore the loft.

Cleaning:

• We recommend that all RAB down filled products are professionally cleaned at W.E.Franklin (Sheffield) Ltd.
  +44 (0) 114 268 6161.
  info@franklinsgroup.co.uk
  www.franklinsgroup.co.uk
• For cleaning in Germany contact:
  Outdoor-Service -Team GbR, Rheinstraße 21, D-16356 Eiche b. Berlin
  Tel: +49 / 30 / 99 27 20 86
  Fax: +49 / 30 / 93 66 36 44
  e-mail: info@outdoor-service.com

RAB down products can be home cleaned, however this is a difficult and time consuming job. Please give it careful consideration before starting.

• Carefully hand-wash the item in warm water (40°C) with a soap solution, NOT DETERGENT.
• Rinse thoroughly, making sure there is no soap residue present within the product.
• Squeeze out all excess water gently with your hands and transfer item with care to a washing machine. A delicate ‘spin’ programme is recommended.
• If you are cleaning a box walled garment or sleeping bag, ensure that the weight of the item is supported by ‘cradling’ in a bath towel or similar. Failure to do so may result in damage to the down compartments.
• Immediate tumble drying should commence in a commercial dryer on a ‘cool’ setting. Check the item periodically and repeatedly turn inside out. The down contained within the baffling may require further manipulation in order to restore the loft.
• Avoid the temptation to remove the item from the dryer too soon. Although the outer fabrics may feel dry and warm to the touch; down contained within the baffling can still be clumped because of moisture.
  The drying process can take several hours. When finished it is advisable to store uncompressed in a dry, cool place. Airing should continue for two days before use.

How to maintain.

Your eVent® fabricated garment contains a durable water repellant finish (DWR) on the exterior of the fabric that serves as a first barrier to penetration of the fabric by external water. This DWR finish degrades over time and will occasionally need to be replenished. You will be able to tell when this water repellency has degraded because water will cease to bead up on the fabric. Even though the waterproof eVent® membrane is still keeping the water from passing through the fabric, performance will be increased if you maintain the DWR finish with regular treatments. We suggest treating the DWR finish at the same time as your regular garment washings. Once the garment has been washed, we recommend using Nikwax® TX-Direct to completely restore surface water-repellency. It is available in both spray-on and wash-in versions.

How to wash.

• Regular washing of your eVent® fabricated garment will enhance product performance. Your garment may be machine washed in warm water (40°C) with liquid detergent. You may also use Nikwax® Tech Wash. We also recommend a second rinse to remove all traces of detergent from the fabric.
• You may tumble dry your garment in a dryer or drip-dry. The warmth from the dryer will rejuvenate the DWR finish but do not use a temperature higher than the "warm" setting on your dryer since too much heat could potentially melt the fibers of the garment.

• Remember also to refer to the manufacturer's guidelines. Do not use fabric softeners or bleach.
• Never dry-clean your garment.
• At some temperatures, the heat from an iron can have a rejuvenating effect on the DWR finish but there is a greater potential for fabric damage if the iron is too hot. We recommend that if you do iron your garment you use a temperature no higher than "warm". (two dot)

Storage:

• Store uncompressed out of direct sunlight in a dry, cool place.
• If item becomes damp: Air thoroughly and/or tumble dry on a ‘cool’ setting.

Cleaning:

• Carefully hand or machine wash with a soap solution, NOT DETERGENT.
• You may tumble dry your garment to rejuvenate the DWR finish.

Storage:

• Store uncompressed out of direct sunlight in a dry, cool place.
• If item becomes damp: Air thoroughly and/or tumble dry on a ‘cool’ setting.

Cleaning:

• Carefully hand or machine wash cold (30°C) with a soap solution, NOT DETERGENT.
• Tumble dry on a cool setting or line dry.
• Do not Bleach
• Do not Iron
• Do not Dry clean

The RAB synthetic fill jackets e.g. the Belay Jacket and Photon Smock have a Primaloft® filling providing lightweight insulation.

Washing:

• Primaloft® products are best washed at 30°C using a pure soap, avoiding the use of detergents which can damage the silicon coating used on Primaloft® to avoid water absorption.
• The garments can then be tumble dried on a cool setting. In the case of the Belay Jacket the garment has a water resistant outer shell with a DWR coating to bead water on the outer face of the fabric. Regular washing will maintain optimum performance from your Belay jacket.

RAB Downpour™

Storage:

• Store uncompressed out of direct sunlight in a dry, cool place.
• If item becomes damp: Air thoroughly and/or tumble dry on a ‘cool’ setting.

Cleaning:

• Carefully hand or machine wash cold (30°C) with a soap solution, NOT DETERGENT.
• Rinse thoroughly, making sure no soap residue remains. A delicate to medium spin is recommended. Tumble dry on a low to medium setting, or air dry on a washing line.
• Do not Bleach
• Do not Iron
• Do not Dry clean

Reproofing:

• A short programme in a tumble dryer on a ‘cool’ setting will help restore water shedding properties to the outer.
• After extended use it may be necessary to use a spray on flourochemical waterproofer for breathable fabrics. Ensure the garment is dry and clean, we recommend Granger’s ‘Superpruf’. Follow manufacturers instructions.

Silk Liners

• Wash liner in cold water (30°C) using a soap solution, NOT DETERGENT.
• Do not Bleach
• Do not Iron
• Do not Dry clean
• Avoid drying in direct sunlight.

Note:

• Pure silk is spun by the silk worm, which feeds on a diet of mulberry leaves. Being a natural fibre there may be small flaws in the material, which is a natural characteristic of pure silk.
• Take care not to catch the liner in the zip of your sleeping bag and keep your toe nails short! You will find after some use that small holes may appear next to the stitching. These should NOT develop into a tear.

Pertex, Polycotton & Fleece liners.

• Wash liner in cold water (30°C) using a soap solution, NOT DETERGENT.
• Do not Bleach
• Do not Iron
• Do not Dry clean
• Tumble dry on a cool setting

Survival Zone & Vapour Barrier

• Wash liner in cold water (30°C) using a soap solution, NOT DETERGENT.
• Do not Bleach
• Do not Iron
• Do not Dry clean
• Avoid drying in direct sunlight.