All the Parameta® fabrics from which Páramo base layers are constructed can be laundered with a normal non-biological detergent on a 40 degree synthetic cycle in a washing machine or hand washed in warm water. We recommend Nikwax® BaseWash® for all Parameta® fabrics - it has been especially formulated for performance fabrics and offers distinct advantages:
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enhancing your Páramo base layer's wicking performance, helping the fabric to absorb and spread every drop of perspiration more efficiently in order to dry quickly;
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keeping you warmer in cold weather and cooler in humid climes;
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inhibiting the build-up of body odour and refreshing the fabric;
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prolonging the effective life of your base layer
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all in an environmentally-friendly, water-based, non-persistent product that's easy and safe to use.
If you wish to limit your energy usage, our laboratory testing suggests that you can wash with Nikwax® BaseWash® at lower temperatures (30C) without reducing effectiveness.
We recommend that you do not use either fabric conditioners or waterproofing products on Parameta® fabrics as this will affect their wicking performance.
Garments can be dried naturally or tumble-dried on a cool setting - if you suffer from static we recommend that you do not tumble dry your base layer garments.
