FIRST USE
Be prepared for your sports activities in all weather conditions, by discovering the functionality of your 3-in-1 jacket.
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3-in-1 jacket
2024
Extend the lifespan of your 3-in-1 jacket! Follow our quick and easy tips for its care and repair. Opt for repair over replacement and enjoy your jacket for longer.
How do you wear this 3-in-1 jacket?
The 3-in-1 jacket combines an insulating down jacket with a waterproof one, allowing you to easily adjust your outfit depending on the weather conditions. Wear the down jacket alone for protection against the cold, the waterproof jacket for the wind and rain, or pair them up for complete protection against the elements.
To assemble the layers, simply slide the zip of your down jacket inside your jacket, fasten the snap buttons at the sleeves and collar and voilà, you’re ready to go.
In what temperature range can I use my down jacket?
The 3-in-1 jacket system is ideal in cold conditions from 0°C down to -10°C, depending on your jacket model. It can also prove to be useful in warmer weather, as you can leave the inner layer at home and only take along the rain jacket.
What’s more, the zips offer better ventilation under the armpits, so as to regulate the jacket’s inner temperature.
Care for my 3-in-1 jacket
Cleaning
When cleaning your jacket, you may find that only the inner layer has an unpleasant odour, so you can separate the two pieces for washing. This will help to maintain the waterproofing qualities of your jacket for longer.
Hand washing your down jacket 🧼
If you’re going to be hand washing your down jacket, soak it in lukewarm soapy water. Intense heat isn’t recommended, rather opt for a moderate temperature. Rub the stains and dirty areas very gently. Rinse thoroughly, and don’t hesitate to repeat the rinsing process until the water runs clear.
After washing, gently wring the down jacket to remove excess water. If it’s a feather down jacket, avoid twisting it so as not to damage it. Then lay the down jacket flat on a clean surface, in a well-ventilated area, out of direct sunlight. Turn it over regularly for uniform drying.
Once dry, gently shake the down jacket to redistribute the feathers and restore its volume.
Washing your down jacket in the machine 💦
All our down jackets, whether feather or synthetic, can be machine-washed at 30°C. Be careful, however, not to wash your down jacket too often as this can affect its performance!
For feather down jackets, we advise you to use a special detergent intended for this type of product.
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR FEATHER DOWN JACKETS
Down jackets require very special care both for washing and drying to preserve their insulating and thermal properties.
Washing your waterproof jacket 🧽
To see your waterproof jacket accompany you for a longer time in the sports you practise, you need to adopt good care practices.
If your jacket has an unpleasant odour or it needs a good clean, it is machine-washable. However, you must follow the following steps to avoid damaging it:
- Empty out all the pockets.
- Zip up the zips.
- Loosen the straps and elasticated parts.
- Follow the information on the jacket label carefully to select the correct washing machine temperature. If there aren’t any labels, select a temperature of 30°C.
- Use technical washing detergent sparingly to prevent residue.
- Set the spin to minimum so as not to damage the jacket.
- To make sure all the detergent is gone, rinse a second time.
To dry your jacket, you can choose to put it in the dryer on a very gentle programme, or to dry it in the open air, on a hanger, or flat.
Once dry, to revive the waterproof qualities of the jacket, you can spray on a layer of waterproofing liquid to enhance the properties of the fabric.
Points to watch out for?
- Don’t mix your jacket with colour garments or garments with different materials.
- Don’t dry your jacket in direct proximity to a heat source.
- Choose a suitable detergent that does not degrade the technical properties of the waterproof jacket (access the product sheet below).
Over time, your waterproof jacket could loose some of its technical properties.
To avoid ending your rainy days soaked because of clothing that is no longer waterproof, learn how to easily maintain it and reactivate its waterproofing properties. This will extend its lifespan, so you can use it for longer.
Have a problem with your 3-in-1 jacket?
The components chosen for our jackets are strong, to ensure they can withstand all the little elements they may come up against: branches, falls, fences, etc.
But despite this, mishaps can occur: a broken zip, a small tear, a ripped seam, hook and loop straps that don’t fasten or a press stud that comes off.
That’s nothing serious in itself!
And choosing to repair your garment instead of replacing it, means choosing to extend its lifespan and taking action to lessen your impact on the planet.
You have two options to repair your jacket:
1 - Repair your jacket yourself.
2 - Take it to one of our workshops to have it repaired.
Repair a tear on your down jacket yourself
- WANT THE REPAIR TO BE INCONSPICUOUS? DO THE STITCHING YOURSELF!
Be careful, if you sew, don’t pierce the other side of the jacket, as this will create a thermal bridge and so reduce the performance of your jacket.
- SHORT OF TIME AND NO SEWING SKILLS?
DECATHLON DOWN JACKET PATCH REPAIR DIY TUT
To place a repair patch on your down jacket yourself, nothing could be simpler. Once you have your repair patch for your down jacket in hand:
- Start by returning the down or wadding inside your down jacket.
- Clean the edges of the tear with water and leave it to dry completely.
- Peel the patch from its backing, cut a rectangle with rounded edges one or two centimetres larger than the size of the tear, then glue it to the clean fabric.
- Remove the air bubbles by pressing from the centre towards the edges of the patch.
- Leave to rest for 15 minutes.
DECATHLON SLIDER REPAIR DIY TUT
Repairing the zip slider yourself
Is your zip slider broken? All you need is 5 minutes to repair it.
DECATHLON SLIDER REPAIR DIY TUT on jacket
Repair the zip slider yourself
Is the zip slider of your 3-in-1 jacket on your outer jacket or down jacket broken and you need to change it? This process doesn’t require any stitching, and it will only take you a few minutes.
Here are the various steps to follow:
- Measure the width of your zip to find out the correct slider width
- Identify the type of slider: spiral, reverse or vision
- Buy the suitable replacement slider
- Insert a flat screwdriver or pliers between the notches of the slider and the blocker to remove your old slider.
- Remove the damaged slider by sliding it along the slide.
- Insert the new slider onto the slide and screw to tighten it.
- Check that the slider slides well and that’s it!
Give a second life
No longer using your 3-in-1 jacket but don’t know what to do with it?
Rather than throwing it away, don't hesitate to resell it second-hand on the Decathlon Second-hand platform! Fill in all the information about your product online. We will therefore offer you the best sales solutions, then you can drop off your product in the store to finalize the procedure.
