Guide Ware

[eyeswon]

What is the best way to clean Cabela's Guide Ware? Thank You

[PJM]

Post this on general discussion because I would like to know also.

[Backwater Eddy]

A non-bleaching granular soap is best, some say do not use liquid detergents. Allow the powder soap to dissolve fully and then add the gear to the washer to avoid lumpy soap turd spots all over your gear.

Liquid detergents tend to remove more of the waterproofing treatment and you will need to re-treat them sooner, and more often. Eventually you will need to treat the GORE-TEX® gear so get the spray reproofing stuff called REVIVEX® when you have a chance. After 4 or 5 washes the surface treatment is due for a spray down after the full drying process, then they are as good as new again.

Some say you can use the REVIVEX® spray as you steam iron them, but be VERY CAREFULL if you do try this, they can scorch, so be cautious.

I use an AMWAY powder soap product and then air dry the gear. You can dry them on warm or toss them in the dryer on cool to fluff up the insulated GORE-TEX® GUIDE WEAR a bit.

AVOID fabric softeners as it can diminish the waterproofing and some may discolor the fabric on certain colors of Guide Wear. GORE-TEX® suggests that fabric softeners will also diminish the free breathing characteristics of the GORE TECH fabric and diminish their performance.

You can find full directions at the GORE-TEX® web site, listed under care of GORE-TEX® products.

GORE-TEX®
http://www.gorefabrics.com/

Care of GORE-TEX® products by type.

http://search.atomz.com/search/?sp-q=washing&sp-a=sp100162fe&sp-p=all&radio_2=sp1001b5e8

For information on where to buy REVIVEX® Water and Stain Repellent and how to use it, call REVIVEX® at (800) 455-4184.

I hope this is of help to you.

:)

Backwater Eddy.....><sUMo>

[Reels]

This may sound silly, but either wear them during a heavy downpoor, or have your kids go nuts with the garden hose. I havent ever needed soap, just a good blast of water.

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