To properly dry your Sitka bibs, you have a couple of options, but reactivating the DWR treatment is a crucial final step.
Drying Options
You can choose to either hang dry your bibs or use a machine dryer.
Using a Dryer
If you opt for machine drying, use a normal or gentle cycle with medium heat.
Reactivating DWR Treatment
For all outerwear garments, including your bibs, whether you hang them to dry or use a machine dryer, an additional 20 minutes of tumble-drying is recommended. This step helps reactivate the DWR treatment, which is essential for the garment's water resistance.
Here’s a quick summary:
- Option 1 (Dryer): Machine dry on normal or gentle cycle with medium heat, followed by 20 minutes of tumble-drying to reactivate DWR.
- Option 2 (Hang Dry): Hang bibs to air dry completely, followed by 20 minutes of tumble-drying to reactivate DWR.
