Foo - My mom put my patagonia rain jacket in the wash

it's no longer waterproof.

what do i do? ;_;
I am sad.

Your mom does your laundry?
How old are you?
* I need yo to answer this...because I may have to start censoring myself. :mad:

No, she doesn't do my laundry! I just left that jacket hanging in the laundry room closet and she said it was dirty and washed it.

I think they might sell some sort of spray to re-waterproof it.

http://s.wiggle.co.uk/images/nikwax-tx-direct-med.jpg

Christmas is coming! Guess what's in the soft package from your mom!

Did you buy it at REI? Take it back and chew them out and insist on a refund or replacement. If not from REI call Patiguchi customer service and arrange a return and replacement.

My wife put my gortex in the washer and dryer. It melted.

Did you buy it at REI? Take it back and chew them out and insist on a refund or replacement. If not from REI call Patiguchi customer service and arrange a return and replacement.

Or you could just call Patagonia and ask what they recommend. I think they'll sell you their branded version of nikwax.

Assuming this is a Waterproof/Breathable jacket, they fall into two categories: Ones that use a coating for waterproof-ness and ones that use a membrane.

I avoid the ones with just a coating because they don't last. I know little about them.

The ones that use a membrane have a nylon outer with DWR finish, a waterproof membrane and a protective inner layer (if the inner layer is bonded to the membrane, it is referred as 3-ply. If not, it is 2-ply and will use a loose protective inner layer). These fabrics are either Gore-Tex or a manufacturer-specific clone. In Patagonia's case, their proprietary fabric is called H2No®

It is likely that the only problem with this jacket is that the DWR coating has been worn off. When this occurs, the jacket is still waterproof, but its breathability is compromised. There are spray-on or wash-in products to restore the DWC coating. Look on Pategonia's website for the appropriate fabric care for your jacket.

:)

yeah, i just called pataguchi. they said to try the nikwax and if it doesn't work bring it in for returns/repairs.


my mom ruined laundry again. NO MORE DOING LAUNDRY FOR HER!

Whoops, looks like they don't make their own.

http://www.patagonia.com/us/patagonia.go?assetid=2797

Time to move out and into your own place!

But then who would do her laundry and cook her meals? :)

Dip it in PVC?

But then who would do her laundry and cook her meals? :)

Does she cut the crust off of you sandwiches?

Yes she cuts my sandwiches into hearts. <3

Yes she cuts my sandwiches into hearts. <3


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Yes she cuts my sandwiches into hearts. <3

What does she do with the other bits? Surely, you can't cut a sandwich into hearts without some waste.

Does she match your Garanimals up for you too?

Bad mom! Bad! But beggars can't exactly be choosers.
I would consider a destroyed jacket the cost of having Mom do your laundry for "free". Next time, get a cheaper jacket from Campmor or Cabela's or wherever and you won't feel so bad.

But then who would do her laundry and cook her meals? :)

Dude from the bike shop?

Does she match your Garanimals up for you too?
what even is that

I didn't ask her to wash it. haha.
she ruined my dad's sweater too. lol

Dude from the bike shop?
can't even cook. what good is he?

Hint for guys: if you leave ANYTHING dirty/smelly anyway NEAR the laundry room at mom's house, it WILL get washed!

i left home when i was 17.i recall the first time i did laundry lol whata mess

My ex-houskeeper put a pair of my brain-tanned beaded moccasins in the washer.

Yes she cuts my sandwiches into hearts. <3
Whoa.

hahah my mom doesn't really cut my sandwiches let alone make.

I had to start doing laundry when I was 6 and every other house chore. blah.
still sucks about my jacket.

Moms can be like that. My parents have a key and last time they came to visit, I came home from work to find my mom had cleaned the kitchen, put away all the stuff on the counters, etc. I couldnt find my breakfast :)

Sounds like you should by more durable clothing. Really, how water proof can a water proof jacket be if it can't handle being soaked in water?

I didn't ask her to wash it. haha.
she ruined my dad's sweater too. lol

Clearly she needs to learn about sorting. Sweaters and patagonia jackets should never be washed together.;)

Moms can be like that. My parents have a key and last time they came to visit, I came home from work to find my mom had cleaned the kitchen, put away all the stuff on the counters, etc. I couldnt find my breakfast :)

When my mom did that it took me weeks to find where everything was again.

can't even cook. what good is he?

mow your lawn:)