Gloves and skin-hugging fibres like fleece and wool all require their own care and handling, to enjoy a long and productive life. Find wash, dry, and waterproof tips for each gear category below.
How to wash fleece
1. Check the care label
Fleece wash instructions can change by product. Always check the care label on the fleece garment for exact guidelines. For best results, launder garment with similar colours.
2. Use a technical detergent
For optimal performance, add your fleece garment to the washing machine when you wash your GORE-TEX® jacket using Arc’teryx Nu Detergent.
3. Dry
Turn the garment inside out and tumble dry at a low temperature.
How to wash gloves
1. Check the care label
Glove wash instructions can change by product. Always check the care label on the glove for exact guidelines.
2. Liners
Removable liners should be hand-washed and dried separately; always keep both the outer shells and the glove liners inside-right (don’t turn either inside-out).
3. Dry
After use, air-dry gloves and mitts, keeping at least one metre distance from direct heat sources (e.g. wood stoves, baseboard heaters). To dry after washing, hang to dry. Do not use a tumble dryer.
How to wash wool
1. Check the care label
Wool wash instructions can change by product. Always check the care label on the wool garment for exact guidelines.
2. Spot clean if possible
Using a soft cloth with cold water, and a spot of technical detergent if the care label allows.
3. Lay flat to dry
Lay it completely flat on a drying rack or a dry towel, keeping it out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources.
Recommended detergent
Arc’teryx technical outerwear are high-tech materials; standard detergents contain additives such as softeners and brighteners that are deposited during washing that may negatively affect performance. Always use a technical detergent to care for technical outerwear. We recommend Arc’teryx Nu Technical Detergent.