Looking after and repairing your child's ski jacket properly

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children's ski trousers

2022

Have you just bought ski or snowboard trousers for your child and want some advice on looking after it, washing it or repairing it properly ? Get all the information you need to help you keep your garment for longer.

Is there a problem with your child's ski jacket?

The components used in our children's jackets are chosen for their hard-wearing properties so they can withstand some of the obstacles you may encounter on the ski slopes: edges, branches, falls etc.
Mishaps can always happen: a small snag, a seam that tears, a zip that comes loose, or a snap 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 environment.

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!

1- YOUR 2-YEAR PRODUCT WARRANTY

2 years for ski trousers
5 years for snowboarding trousers

For the duration of the warranty (2 years on ski trousers, 5 years on snowboard trousers), 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.

1- Your 2-year product warranty

How does it work?

Throughout the 2-year warranty period, we undertake to repair your product free of charge. 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.

2- Our workshop services

The workshops in our Decathlon stores can repair your jacket; below you'll find some of the services they offer:
Note: 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 trousers properly

3- Diy: repairing a tear yourself

Has your child ripped his/her trousers against a slightly-too-sharp ski edge?
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.

How to wask your child’s ski trousers

The winter season is over and your child's jacket needs washing.
We know that putting a ski 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.

How to reactivate the water repellency of the trousers

Over time, your child's ski trousers may lose some of its technical properties.
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.