Introduction
Follow this guide to machine wash a wader garment.
For most brands, machine washing is acceptable if it's done infrequently and carefully. Frequent or improper machine washing can damage waders over time.
What you need
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Shake off any excess dirt, zip all zippers, and remove any detachable parts like waistbands or belts.
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Untangle any straps.
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Close or clip any fasteners or buckles.
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Put your waders in the washing machine.
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Add detergent to the washing machine. You can use special technical gear soap or gentle laundry detergent.
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Set the load size to small.
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Set the water temperature to cold.
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Set the wash cycle to normal or gentle/delicate/permanent press. If possible, add an extra rinse cycle to ensure all residues are removed.
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Set the spin cycle to low.
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Start the washing machine.
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Let your waders drip dry as soon as possible by hanging them somewhere and letting excess water drip off.
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Air dry the inside of your waders by turning them inside-out and hanging them in a shaded, well-ventilated area until the inside is completely dry.
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Air dry the outside of your waders by turning them right-side-out and hanging them in a shaded, well-ventilated area until the outside is completely dry.
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Store your waders properly by hanging them by the shoulder straps or on a specialty wader hanger in a well-ventilated storage space.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
