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2022
Have you bought a ski and/or snowboard jacket, and you want advice on how to maintain, wash or repair it?
Get all the information you need to help you keep your garment for longer.
The winter season is over and your jacket needs washing.
We know that putting a skiing or snowboarding jacket in the washing machine can be a stressful business. Don't panic! You can clean it without damaging it so it retains its technical properties. Be careful not to clean your jacket too often or you may damage it.
Over time, your ski or snowboarding jacket may lose some of its technical qualities.
Learn how to look after and re-waterproof their trousers so they don’t get soaked after a day's skiing because they’re wearing a garment that’s no longer waterproof. You will extend its life span and you can use it for longer.
Looking after and repairing an adult ski jacket
The components used in our jackets are chosen for their hard-wearing properties so they can withstand some of the obstacles you may encounter on the ski slopes: ski edges, branches, falls 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.
When it comes to repairing your jacket, there are 3 possible scenarios:
1 - You bought your jacket less than 2 years ago:we'll repair it for you free of charge!
2 - You bought it more than 2 years ago but you want to give it to us to repair:check out our workshop services!
3 - You want to repair the tear yourself, irrespective of whether you bought it within the last two years or more than 2 years ago: Check out our DIY tips!
For the duration of the warranty (2 years for ski jackets, 5 years for snowboard jackets), we will repair your product for free. Whether it's a tear or a problem with a seam or zip...These services will be available in your local Decathlon store.
If, however, we can’t repair your product (unrepairable product defect), you can exchange it or get a refund.
The workshops in our Decathlon stores can repair your jacket; below you'll find some of the services they offer:
Nb: not all our shops are equipped to repair the product locally. If this is the case, your product will be sent to a regional workshop which means it will take longer for you to get it back.
Looking after and repairing your child's ski jacket properly
Did your jacket tear because of a ski or snowboard edge that was a little too sharp?
Don't think about sewing it up or applying an iron-on patch: making a hole will create an entry point for water and reduce its waterproof properties.
Your greatest ally: adhesive repair tape!
Cut a rectangle, with rounded corners, one or two centimetres larger than the size of the tear and stick it flat on to the fabric.
