Patagonia is on a mission to change the way we think about our clothes. The clothing industry alone is responsible for 10% of global emissions. One of the single biggest things we can do to combat this as individuals is to keep our clothing in use for longer. Keeping your existing kit in play for a further 9 months can reduce its carbon, water, and waste footprints by 20-30%.
To Patagonia quality is an environmental issue. By addressing its own responsibility to people and planet, whilst empowering its customer community, it seeks to lead as an example for other companies to follow. Whilst their product has been built to highest environmental and performance standards, Patagonia product is also covered by the Iron Clad Guarantee to ensure that whatever life throws at you and your kit, it’s covered for repair.
Even the best quality kit needs some TLC every now and then but knowing where to start can be tricky. Check out the simple step by step care guide below to learn how to take care of some popular garments.
If you’ve just got back from your latest adventure and noticed marks on your jacket, fear not, Patagonia have some top tips on how to clean a down jacket.
Washing a down jacket is pretty straightforward and can be done at home in a domestic washing machine.
Just like your down jacket, it is easy to wash your waterproof jacket at home. All you need is your washing machine and some technical waterproof wash.
We know that feeling of dread when you snag your sleeve and hear that dreaded rip, but a tear needn’t signal the end of your down jacket. Making repairs to your down jacket is pretty easy; all you need is some repair tape, a permanent marker and some scissors. Follow this step-by-step guide from Patagonia:
Cut out the shape, using scissors