brambor Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 :D :D ummm...not certain how your last 6 words were supposed to read.............. so which top did they send you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NPSheehan Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Gore TEX does not recommend wash-in DWR Durable Water Repellents. They do recommend putting your Gore TEX fabric in the dryer on the warm setting to restore the DWR unless it is completely gone from the fabric. See the link below http://www.gore-tex.com/remote/Satellite/c...ater-repellency Washing recommendations for Gore TEX Immersion Technology products http://www.gore-tex.com/remote/Satellite/c...ng-instructions Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgr Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Gore TEX does not recommend wash-in DWR Durable Water Repellents. They do recommend putting your Gore TEX fabric in the dryer on the warm setting to restore the DWR unless it is completely gone from the fabric. See the link below http://www.gore-tex.com/remote/Satellite/c...ater-repellency Washing recommendations for Gore TEX Immersion Technology products http://www.gore-tex.com/remote/Satellite/c...ng-instructions Neil I wouldn't put something with latex gaskets in the dryer. I would use a warm iron instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NPSheehan Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I wouldn't put something with latex gaskets in the dryer. I would use a warm iron instead. Careful ironing does seem like a good idea although it specifically states on Gore TEX Site for Immersion Technology Products DO NOT IRON. However Kokatat's states in their care and storage .pdf for restoring DWR Kokatat recommends using an iron, on medium to low heat. Keep the iron moving. DO NOT iron gaskets or zippers. Kokatat suggests using a thin section of cotton between the iron and the GORE-TEX® for two reasons – (1) to prevent TX-Direct from collecting on the iron and transferred to the next garment you iron and (2) to minimize the potential of applying too much heat to the GORE-TEX®. Some people have also had success using a hair dryer. http://kokatat.com/documents/cserv/KokatatDSstorage.pdf Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyson Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 ummm...not certain how your last 6 words were supposed to read.............. I'm not sure that I'm able to reword that so that it won't misconstrued by the current audience. so which top did they send you? FreeRyde. It has a front pocket, different outer wrist cuffs and different colors, but otherwise is like my old one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgr Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 It specifically states on Gore TEX Site for Immersion Technology Products DO NOT IRON. Kokatat's site also states for Innercore - Outercore products Do Not Iron http://kokatat.com/customer_service_care.asp Neil That same document also says "DO NOT PUT GARMENTS WITH GASKETS IN A DRYER" This topic should really have links to Stohlquist's instructions, not Gore or Kokatat's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaruguru Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 QUOTE(Stohlquist) In order for any claim to be processed, warranty information must be on file, and have been sent no later than 30 days from date of purchase. Not true in Massachusetts and at least several other states. Manufacturer warranties (and other Chapter 90 stuff) cannot be conditioned upon consumer purchase response info. Don't know about NH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Nystrom Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 QUOTE(Stohlquist) In order for any claim to be processed, warranty information must be on file, and have been sent no later than 30 days from date of purchase. Not true in Massachusetts and at least several other states. Manufacturer warranties (and other Chapter 90 stuff) cannot be conditioned upon consumer purchase response info. Don't know about NH. It doesn't matter anyway, as Stohlquist will stand behind their products. I had an email exchange with Jim earlier this week, as my Gore-Tex Maytag is delaminating. Although they no longer use Gore-Tex and therefore can't cover it under warranty, he did offer me a deal on a new dry suit from their current line. I also contacted Gore directly and they will replace it under their fabric warranty with an equivalent Kokatat suit (probably a GMer, though he just said "pick a model"). I sent my suit to them and I should here back within a few days. I recently had a Marmot jacket replaced for delamination, too. That's the reason I buy Gore-Tex garments, they're basically a lifetime investment, even if the company that made the garment stops making them or goes under. You can't beat that! Now I just have to try on some Kokatat suits to see what fits. I'm suspect I'm probably going to end up with a size medium with extra length added to the arms and legs (my Maytag was a Medium Large, which was basically a long medium). If Suz reads this and has any comments/suggestions, I'd appreciate hearing them. I guess I'll finally end up with the Gore-Tex socks I've been wanting for years...with a dry suit attached! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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