In outdoor sports, equipment often plays a very important role. The success or failure of a hiking or mountaineering trip largely depends on the quality of the gear. There's a famous saying in the outdoor community: "On the mountain, even the best gear is just barely enough." The well-known movie "North Face" doesn’t have a dramatic plot or thrilling scenes, but it realistically and objectively portrays the harsh consequences caused by equipment issues in outdoor activities.
Reasons why waterproof jackets get "damaged"
Wear and tear from use
While waterproof jackets are relatively more durable than regular clothing, no matter how high the quality, their waterproof and breathable layers will gradually wear out and age over time.
Also, outdoor terrains are quite complex, and it’s inevitable that a waterproof jacket will scrape against sharp objects or develop holes due to friction with rocks during outdoor activities. Additionally, some jackets made with outer fabrics of lower strength may suffer varying degrees of damage to their waterproof membranes from prolonged pressure by backpacks during outdoor trips.
Damage caused by improper or frequent washing
In fact, you shouldn’t wash a waterproof jacket as often as regular clothing — for example, every week. While proper washing methods can help avoid damaging the jacket, frequent washing is still very harmful for garments made with glued laminates like waterproof jackets.
Consider washing your waterproof jacket under the following two circumstances: first, when you haven’t worn it for a long time; second, after an outdoor trip when it’s covered in mud, oil stains, or has been rained on.
Moreover, there’s a “right way” to wash a waterproof jacket. For instance, using alkaline detergents such as laundry powder or soap, or ironing at high temperatures, can harm the fabric. Do not use a spin dryer after washing; instead, hang it in a cool, shaded place to air dry.
Therefore, whether or not you should wash your waterproof jacket, and how to wash it, is a “serious” issue that requires careful consideration.
No matter what causes the damage to your waterproof jacket, you shouldn’t continue wearing it “as is.” In outdoor sports, it could lead to very serious consequences at some point. So, you should replace a damaged waterproof jacket promptly to ensure your safety on every outdoor adventure.
From June 29 to July 7, KOLON SPORT — with 40 years of professional product development experience — is here to help you “upgrade” your waterproof jacket. During this promotion period, bring any brand of waterproof jacket to one of the eight designated KOLON SPORT stores and you can immediately enjoy a 40% discount when exchanging for a new Gore-Tex or Windstopper waterproof jacket.
Exchanging is also an environmentally friendly consumption method, reflecting the brand spirit of “Your Best Way to Nature” and coexisting with nature. By exchanging and upgrading your waterproof jacket, you can avoid the inconvenience caused by reduced functionality of old gear, and give yourself a brand-new experience with the latest products.
Promotion Period:June 29 – July 7, 2013
Participating Stores:Changchun Zhuozhan, Changchun Ouya, Harbin Huizhan, Harbin Yuanda, Shenyang Zhongxing, Shenyang Zhuozhan, Dalian Mykal, Dalian Xinmatou
※This exchange is not limited to any particular brand;
※The eligible products for exchange are KOLON SPORT’s 2013 new model Gore-Tex or Windstopper waterproof jackets. This promotion cannot be combined with other in-store discounts.