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fuck_off_ireland t1_jbrr6tj wrote

Reply to comment by ripgoodhomer in A true BIFL jacket, the Stevenson Jacket made by Boathouse. I’ve had mine for over 15 years, rowed multiple seasons in it, wore it shoveling snow, commuting in NYC, and hiking. A waterproof 3 season jacket you can still purchase. by ripgoodhomer

I would like to take this opportunity to ask people to never ever dry their technical gear with heat

Edit: idk apparently I'm wrong

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Superbikeboy t1_jbs3wy2 wrote

Most companies suggest drying anything with a dwr coating (this includes many gortex garments, even membrane jackets require a dwr layer to prevent the jacket wetting through). Drying with heat renews this coating, washing also helps clear dirt from the dwr layer which increases waterproofness/breathability.

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ride_whenever t1_jbs13aq wrote

How come? Arcyterx state to:

> place the garment in a tumble drier on a medium heat setting (40°C / 104°F) for 40 to 50 minutes.

Is that a bad plan?

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Whatadamnview t1_jbs449j wrote

Low to medium heat until dry. Most technical pieces are pretty quick to dry, so it may only take 20-30 minutes.

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ClnSlt t1_jbw2sya wrote

I’m not convinced the seams handle it well. My last $600 fell apart at the seams after a few years. Their seams really suck.

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