Clothing & Footwear Care, Waterproofing and Repair
Care and repair products help extend the life of outdoor clothing, hiking footwear and technical equipment. This collection includes cleaners, waterproofing treatments, DWR products, shoe-care creams and protectors, repair tapes, patches, sealants, adhesives and replacement laces for compatible materials.
Choose Care Products by Task
Footwear care: use suitable cleaners, creams, brushes and protectors for hiking shoes and boots, including compatible leather, nubuck and membrane footwear.
Cleaning technical clothing: dedicated cleaners help remove dirt and residue without relying on standard laundry products that may be unsuitable for some technical fabrics.
Waterproofing and DWR: spray-on and wash-in treatments can help restore water repellency on compatible garments and equipment; always follow the product and garment instructions.
Repair: tapes, patches, seam sealants and flexible adhesives can be used for compatible tears, punctures, seams, neoprene and outdoor fabrics.
Outdoor equipment: selected repair and sealing products can also be used on tents, tarps, mats, waterproof bags and similar gear.
Footwear Care for Hiking Shoes and Boots
Regular cleaning and the correct treatment can help maintain leather, nubuck and membrane footwear. Match the care product to the exact upper material and membrane listed by the manufacturer. For replacement cushioning rather than care products, see our footwear insoles.
Care for Waterproof Jackets and Technical Clothing
For membrane jackets and rainwear, use products intended for technical fabrics and follow the garment care label. When water stops beading on the surface, a compatible DWR treatment may help restore repellency. Browse our rain and waterproof jackets for the clothing these products are commonly used with.
Repair Instead of Replace
Small tears, punctures and damaged seams can often be repaired with the correct patch, tape, sealant or adhesive. Always check compatibility with the fabric, coating or membrane before applying a repair product.
Learn More About Clothing and Footwear Care
Read our Sports Apparel Care Guide for practical advice on washing technical garments, restoring DWR and maintaining outdoor clothing. For hiking footwear selection and material considerations, see our hiking footwear guide.
