Regular care helps maintain your Cortazu jacket’s performance and extend its useful life. It helps preserve Barrier CT’s breathability, water protection, and comfort, so your jacket stays ready for everyday use and long days outdoors. Always check yo

Maintenance and Care for Your Cortazu Jacket

Regular washing helps keep your jacket clean and performing at its best. Always check your garment’s care label before washing or drying, and follow the steps below. Close all zippers, buttons, and Velcro fastenings. Loosen any elastic drawcords. Gen

Regular washing helps keep your jacket clean and performing at its best. Always check your garment&#x2019;s care label before washing or drying, and follow the steps below. <h3 id="step-1--prepare-your-jacket">Step 1 | Prepare Your Jacket</h3><ul><li>Close all zippers, buttons, and Velcro fastenings.</li><li>Loosen any elastic drawcords.</li><li>Gently rinse away loose surface dirt with water.</li><li>Wash your jacket separately from other items.</li></ul> <h3 id="step-2--wash-your-jacket">Step 2 | Wash Your Jacket</h3><ul><li>Machine wash on a gentle cycle at&#xA0;30&#xB0;C, the recommended washing temperature.</li><li>Use a&#xA0;technical wash, such as Nikwax Tech Wash, or a normal liquid detergent. Follow the product&#x2019;s recommended dosage.</li><li>Do not use powder detergent, fabric softener, bleach, or rinsing agents.</li><li>Use&#xA0;one thorough rinse. With the correct detergent dosage, an extra rinse is not necessary.</li><li>Do not dry clean.</li></ul> <h3 id="step-3--dry-your-jacket">Step 3 | Dry Your Jacket</h3>Check the care label to confirm that tumble drying is permitted.<ul><li>Tumble dry on low heat, up to 30&#xB0;C, for approximately 20 minutes.</li><li>If the care label does not permit tumble drying, hang your jacket to air dry in a well-ventilated area.</li><li>Make sure your jacket is completely dry before storing it.</li></ul> <h3 id="isPasted">Step 4 | Restore Water Repellency, If Needed</h3>If the outer fabric still absorbs water after washing and low-heat drying, apply a suitable&#xA0;PFC-free DWR treatment designed for technical outerwear.After applying either spray-on or wash-in treatment,&#xA0;activate the DWR using low heat, following the treatment instructions and your garment&#x2019;s care label.For help choosing and applying a treatment, see our&#xA0;<a href="https://cortazu.gorgias.help/en-US/durable-water-repellent-%28dwr%29-treatment-what-you-need-to-know-1997147">DWR care guide</a>.<h3 id> </h3><h3 id="how-often-should-you-wash-your-jacket">How Often Should You Wash Your Jacket?</h3>If you wear your jacket regularly, wash it&#xA0;every 4&#x2013;8 weeks. During periods of heavy use, aim for closer to every four weeks. <h3 id="how-to-store-your-jacket">How to Store Your Jacket</h3><ul><li>Store your jacket only when it is&#xA0;completely dry.</li><li>Choose a cool, dry place away from excess heat and humidity.</li><li>Avoid keeping it tightly compressed for extended periods.</li><li>For longer-term storage, keep it in a closet away from direct sunlight to help prevent colour fading.</li></ul>Proper care helps extend the life of your jacket and maintain its performance. If you have questions about washing or restoring water repellency, contact our support team at&#xA0;<a href="mailto:support@cortazu.com">support@cortazu.com</a>.

How to Wash Your Hardshell Jacket?

Your Cortazu hardshell comes with a Durable Water Repellent (DWR) finish that helps water bead and roll off the outer fabric. By limiting water absorption at the surface, DWR helps maintain breathability and comfort in wet conditions. Over time, wear

Your Cortazu hardshell comes with a&#xA0;Durable Water Repellent (DWR)&#xA0;finish that helps water bead and roll off the outer fabric. By limiting water absorption at the surface, DWR helps maintain breathability and comfort in wet conditions.Over time, wear, friction, dirt, and body oils can reduce the finish&#x2019;s effectiveness. When water stops beading and starts soaking into the outer fabric, this is called&#xA0;&#x201C;wetting out.&#x201D; <h2 id="does-wetting-out-mean-my-jacket-is-no-longer-waterproof">Does Wetting Out Mean My Jacket Is No Longer Waterproof?</h2>Wetting out alone does not mean your jacket has lost its waterproof protection.&#xA0;The waterproof membrane provides that protection, while DWR helps keep the outer fabric from becoming saturated.However, a saturated outer layer can reduce breathability and make your jacket feel heavier, colder, and less comfortable.<h2 id> </h2><h2 id="when-should-i-reapply-dwr">When Should I Reapply DWR?</h2>Wash and low-heat dry your jacket first, following the care label and our&#xA0;<a href="https://cortazu.gorgias.help/en-US/how-to-wash-your-hardshell-jacket-560266">washing guide</a>. This may restore water beading by removing buildup and refreshing the existing finish.If water still soaks into the outer fabric afterwards, it is time to apply a suitable&#xA0;PFC-free DWR treatment.There is no fixed reproofing schedule. Reapply based on how water behaves on your jacket, rather than after a set number of washes or months. <h2 id="should-i-use-spray-on-or-wash-in-dwr">Should I Use Spray-On or Wash-In DWR?</h2>Choose a treatment designed for technical outerwear and suitable for your garment.<ul><li>Spray-on DWR&#xA0;is recommended for home use, especially when local or high-wear areas, such as the shoulders and elbows, need treatment.</li><li>Wash-in DWR&#xA0;is suitable when the whole garment needs reproofing.</li></ul>A product such as&#xA0;Nikwax TX. Direct&#xA0;is available in both forms. Check the instructions for the specific treatment you choose.Nikwax Tech Wash is a cleaner, not a DWR treatment.&#xA0;It can help restore the performance of the existing finish by removing dirt and oils, but it does not apply a new water-repellent finish. <h2 id="how-do-i-apply-dwr">How Do I Apply DWR?</h2><ol start="1"><li>Start with a clean jacket.&#xA0;Follow the treatment instructions to check whether the garment should be wet or dry before application.</li><li>Apply the treatment as directed.&#xA0;Use spray-on for the areas needing attention, or a suitable wash-in treatment for the whole garment.</li><li id="isPasted">Activate the DWR using low heat. After applying either spray-on or wash-in treatment, follow the treatment&#x2019;s activation instructions and your garment&#x2019;s care label.</li><li>Allow the jacket to dry completely, then check whether water beads on the outer surface again.</li></ol>Restoring DWR when needed helps your jacket shed water and stay comfortable in wet weather.For help choosing or applying a treatment, contact&#xA0;<a href="mailto:support@cortazu.com">support@cortazu.com</a>.

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