Isabella Wharton
12 January, 2026
How to Care for your Sealskinz Products
The Sealskinz Product Care Guide. Ensuring your products last is the simplest way to be sustainable and look after our planet
Caring properly for your Sealskinz products is an essential part of making them last longer and reducing their impact on the planet. Our product care guides and washing instructions are designed to help you protect the performance, comfort and durability of our technically advanced, sustainably considered fabrics. By washing less, following the correct care steps and repairing where possible, you help preserve waterproofing, breathability and insulation while cutting down on unnecessary waste and resource use. Thoughtful care extends the life of your gear, keeps it performing at its best and supports a more responsible approach to outdoor products, better for you, and better for the environment.
Sealskinz Care Guide
Mindful Changes

Around two-thirds of an apparel product’s environmental impact happens during the consumer use phase, making product care one of the most effective ways to reduce that impact. By washing less frequently and wearing garments more between washes, you can significantly lower the overall lifecycle footprint of your clothing. Choosing to wash fuller loads rather than several small ones also helps conserve water and energy, saving time and money while supporting a more sustainable approach to outdoor product care.
When caring for your Sealskinz accessories, including waterproof socks, gloves and headgear, always follow the care label instructions attached to each product. Our washing instructions are specifically designed to protect the technical performance of our Aquasealz™ membrane and our waterproof, windproof and breathable fabrics. Factors such as colour fastness, membrane construction, seam sealing and intended end use are all considered to help maintain waterproof protection, insulation and comfort. So, you, and your accessories, can stay outdoors longer.
Proper care is especially important for waterproof clothing and accessories. Using the correct detergent, avoiding fabric softeners and washing only, when necessary, helps preserve the waterproof membrane and durable water repellent finish. Keeping your Sealskinz gear clean and well maintained ensures it continues to block rain, wind and cold effectively, so you can stay outside longer, whatever the conditions. Looking after your waterproof socks and accessories also reduces the need for early replacement, cutting down on waste and environmental impact.
Small, mindful habits can make a big difference. Measuring detergent correctly can eliminate the need for extra rinse cycles, reducing water use. Before washing, empty pockets, close zips and fasten closures, and wash new coloured items separately from lighter shades. Treat stains as soon as possible, particularly on natural or performance fabrics, as they absorb more over time. For gentler product care, we recommend air drying over tumble drying and steaming instead of ironing to protect fabric fibres and waterproof performance. With the right care, your Sealskinz products will last longer, perform better and support a more responsible way to enjoy the outdoors.












