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The Journal: GEAR CARE

Where to Have Your Winter Outerwear Professionally Cleaned + Reproofed

By Katherine Donnelly on

So it's time to clean your winter outerwear, huh? Your jacket is covered in grime, your bibs still have bark hanging off of them from that last close-call with a tree... maybe you took a...

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How to Easily Patch Your Winter Outerwear

By Katherine Donnelly on

So there you were, just minding your own business and enjoying a wonderful day in the snow, when out of nowhere....THWACK! A tree branch slapped your arm/leg/body. Okay, so maybe it wasn't completely out of nowhere...

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Zipper Care 101: Cleaning + Lubricating Your Zippers

By Michael Hibbs on

Skiing and snowboarding are the epitome of adrenaline-action-packed fun. Whether it be sleet, rain or dumping snow, the idea of staying dry during snow sports is the 'make or break' of a good day --...

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How to Keep Your Winter Outerwear Performing Longer

By Katherine Donnelly on

Good winter outerwear isn't cheap....so here's how you can keep it alive and performing well for as long as possible. But spending more upfront for high-quality fabrics, top notch construction, and the features that you not...

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Where to Have Your Winter Outerwear Professionally Repaired

By Katherine Donnelly on

Feature photo courtesy of Rugged Thread. Got a rip in your favorite snow jacket? Broken zipper on your go-to pair of ski bibs? We know all too well that when we're out enjoying the great...

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Here's What You Should Know Before Patching Your Winter Outerwear

By Katherine Donnelly on

The number one repair request we get from our customers? Gear patching. It's not even a contest. Patching gear, including both outerwear and down/synthetic layers, is far and away the most common topic we talk...

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Why It's Time to Rethink How Product Warranty Works

By Katherine Donnelly on

Welcome to the world of warranties. My name is Katherine, and I have been managing TREW's operations - including warranties and repairs - for just over a year now. In that time, I have seen a...

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Here's What You Should Know About Zippers

By Katherine Donnelly on

Sure, it might not be the most sexy of topics to dive in to but it should go without saying that zippers are a crucial part of the garment industry - and that goes double (maybe...

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How to Wash Your Merino Wool

By Chris Pew on

The wonderful thing about merino wool is that you don’t have to wash it often. The natural structure of merino wool fibers reduces the proliferation of odor-causing bacteria. This makes for a less stinky shirt...

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How To Wash Your Ski Jacket and Pant

By Katherine Donnelly on

One of the most common questions we get is, "how do I wash ski gear?" Well, it's easy, and we made a fun video to show you how to clean your ski jacket or pants. It's...

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