In order to keep you warm, safe,
and dry, your outdoor gear needs to be regularly maintained. Simply put, the
mud, dust, and dirt youÂre trekking through impairs the technical features of
your kit and reduces its performance. Over time, this leaves your gear dirty,
unable to repel water, and uncomfortable to wear.
So which products do you use to clean and reproof your garments and gear?
Before you answer, did you know that for nearly 80 years GrangerÂs have been world-leaders in the production of cleaning and waterproofing products? While other garment care companies have focused on shouting over one another to promote their products, weÂve focused on making sure our products are unrivalled in their effectiveness  and it shows.
Which of our competitors can say that theyÂve helped to clean and reproof gear for the Military of Defence, Everest explorers, Antarctic adventurers  and countless others? We can. WeÂve refined our products by listening to the feedback from the very best, and can restore your garments to their original levels of performance by replacing the water-resistant finish applied to it during manufacture.
That means no more getting dirty or wet while walking, and no more cracked leather bootsÂ
If youÂre already cleaning and
reproofing your garments with another range of products, or if youÂre new to
the idea of maintaining your outdoors kit, here are 10 facts that set GrangerÂs
apart from the competition  and prove that weÂre the best choice for your kit:
1) We regularly test our products  both internally and externally  to make sure that they deliver the best possible levels of performance. A recent test conducted by SATRA, for example, demonstrated that GrangerÂs Clothing Repel was more effective at repelling water than a leading competitor.
2)Â Unlike other garment care manufacturers, we pride ourselves on the simplicity of our range. Whether you want to waterproof down, fleece, and cotton, or your gloves, your jackets, and your soft shells, our proofers are one-size-fits-all. Simply spray on (or wash-in), and youÂll be safe from the elements in no time!
3) Our waterproofing products, such as GrangerÂs Clothing Repel, help to maintain the breathability of your waterproof garments. Breathability measures the amount of water vapour that is able to get through the material of your garments and into the air  reducing the clammy, wet sensation some garments produce with wear.
Picture yourself
making a pot of coffee. The aim is to allow water to pass through the filter in
order to produce coffee, while also stopping the coffee grinds from passing
through into the pot. Ideally you want to use as little coffee as possible to
ensure the maximum amount of water passes through, but that leaves your coffee
weak and unenjoyable. On the other hand, using too much coffee prevents the
water from dripping through at allÂ
Essentially, you need to have the right
amount of coffee to get a rich flavour without restricting the flow of water.
And how does this relate to waterproof jackets?
Well, ideally, you want water vapour to pass through the material of your
waterproof jacket so that you donÂt end up all clammy and sweaty while wearing
it. At the same time though, you also want to keep water out if It should rain.
Adding a water-repellent finish to your coat will keep you dry but it can also
reduce the breathability of your jacketÂ
just like the excess coffee!
Fortunately, weÂve developed a unique waterproofing solution that minimises
this. That means we can deliver great water-repellency without having to
sacrifice your comfort.
4)Â All of our products are effective when theyÂre left to dry naturally, as well as when theyÂre tumble dried. While most outdoor jackets and garments are perfectly happy being tumble-dried, having the option of air drying means that your jacket will be ready to repel water whatever the care label says!
5) Our unique waterproofing formulation  based on an Acrylic Polymer Technology  offers the same level of performance as the water-resistant finish applied by clothing manufacturers in the factory. As a result, itÂs a firm favourite with serious outdoor enthusiasts  and it comes highly recommended by garment manufacturing leaders such as Patagonia.
6) Pressed for time, but need to clean and reproof all of your outdoor garments? GrangerÂs Clothing Wash + Repel is a unique product that can revitalise and restore your jacket in a single wash cycle. Unlike anything else on the market, and formulated to work at 30°, Clothing Wash + Repel can have your jacket ready to wear in as little as 60 minutes!
7)Â Did you know that all of our garment care products are water-based? GrangerÂs was actually the first garment care company to produce water-based aftercare products, and paved the way for others to do the same.
8) As well as being the first garment care company to produce water-based products, we were also the first to achieve bluesign® accreditation  an independent certification that demonstrates our commitment to being environmentally-responsible. WeÂre very proud of our ISO 14001 environmental accreditation too!
9) All of our cleaning and waterproofing products are formulated and manufactured in the United Kingdom. WeÂve spent around 80 years keeping you protected from the elements  far longer than anybody else, and all while surviving some very wet British weather.
10) Our range of products include cleaners and proofers that work great with all waterproof, breathable, and down technologies. In fact, DownTek  producers of hydrophobic and quick-drying down technology in the United States  conducted an independent test with the International Down and Feather Testing Lab that concluded that GrangerÂs Down Wash was the superior product when it came to maintaining water-repellency in a like-new condition through multiple washings.
The bottom line is, if you can wear it you can treat it with
GrangerÂs! Shop now at www.grangers.co.uk!Â
