Hang the garment up to ensure an even coating and check that no areas have been missed out.

Spray the waterproofing spray evenly to the outside of the garment, from a distance of about 15–20cm.

This can be done either with a spray or a wash-in proofer, but both are relatively simple to use. If the water beads off, you and your little ones are good to go! If it soaks in, you’ll want to apply another layer of DWR. You can check if the DWR has worn off by simply spraying a small amount of water onto the fabric.

When the wash is finished, leave your garments out to air dry.Ĭlean backpacks by hand with a clean, damp cloth and leave to air dry naturally.

Set it to a complete wash cycle at 40☌ or according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Don’t use fabric softener as this reduces the effectiveness of the waterproof coating, and avoid washing more than two pieces of clothing together at a time.

Once the drawer is clean, pour your detergent into it and put the waterproofs into the drum.

Check that the detergent drawer in your washing machine is free of any detergents or fabric softener that might be left over from your last wash.

Before sticking your clothing in the washing machine, brush off any loose dirt and fully close any zips or fastenings.

Instead, you can buy specialty DWR washing and caring products which are designed to wash and replenish the waterproof quality. We wouldn’t recommend washing your waterproof clothing with your ordinary detergent or fabric softener. This DWR layer can wear away over time without regular reapplication, which means you’ll need to clean and care for them well before this happens in order to keep the water out, especially if you’ve got some rather adventurous little ones! Most waterproof clothing designed for outdoor wear has a very thin layer of a durable water repellent (DWR) coating which means water will bead off the fabric while maintaining its breathability and warmth.

Angie Tang, Head of Operations at online laundry and dry-cleaning service Laundrapp, has put together a handy guide on how to wash and care for your outdoor clothing and keep your little ones warm and dry, whatever the weather. Our Muddy Puddles waterproofs and outdoor wear are built to last, but the unpredictable British weather means your little adventurers can pick up some pretty stubborn stains.

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