How to care for your Owney Outdoor jacket
Thanks to a special coating, Owney Outdoor jackets are extremely resistant to rain and wind. That outer layer keeps water out, but also has a high level of breathability. As a result, you will not sweat in an Owney Outdoor jacket – the water does find its way out. This coating should be maintained properly. So give Owney Outdoor jackets a special treatment before you store them for the summer. Find out what to do here.
Waterproof jacket for dog lovers
Except for the softshell jackets, all Owney Outdoor jackets protect against rain and wind. Thanks to a special coating in and on the outer layer, the jackets have a water column of 10,000 MM. This makes the outdoor jackets for dog lovers nice and waterproof in the rain. Only at very high pressure – e.g. when you sit on the fabric for a long time – does the risk of leaks arise as the water cannot escape and ends up being pushed through the coating.
Proper closing
When asked about the waterproofness of Owney Outdoor jackets, always check that the jacket is closed properly. All zips should be properly zipped up – don’t forget the ventilation zips under the armpits. Also check that all Velcro openings are closed properly, otherwise water will still enter through zips or pockets. Of course, good jacket maintenance is essential. Otherwise, a water-repellent jacket will turn into a water-absorbing one.
Proper washing
You can certainly wash a water-repellent jacket, but you should do so with a special detergent so that you do not affect the water-repellent layer on the jacket. Pay attention to the following:
- Wash at 30 degrees maximum.
- Use a special liquid detergent for outdoor products – no washing powder or fabric softener!
- Carefully follow the washing instructions.
- Do not spin dry as this may damage the outer layer.
- Dry outdoors, not in a tumble dryer.
- Only wash the jacket when really necessary. The more often you wash, the more you can damage the coating.
Proper impregnation
Only a clean jacket can be impregnated. In principle, an Owney Outdoor jacket only needs it after 5 to 10 washes, when you notice that the water-repellency has decreased. Hang the washed and dry jacket and spray the impregnating agent at a distance of 15cm on the jacket. Then wipe off the excess spray with a damp cloth and let the jacket air dry.
Do you still have questions about the maintenance of Owney Outdoor jackets? We are happy to help: call +31(0)6 109 104 63 or email info@noho.nl.
4Season dog shoes from EQDOG help save lives
EQDOG is different from most other brands. The Scandinavian brand invents the most practical products for dogs and dog owners and pays a lot of attention to their products. The brand calls itself “a bit nerdy”. But their particular attention to even the smallest details is now helping after the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. That’s where rescue dogs search for people whilst wearing their 4Season dog shoes.
Veteran on 4Season dog shoes
Sahara is a sniffer dog and member of the Search And Rescue (SAR) team from Thailand that searches the rubble for people in Turkey after the devastating earthquakes. This veteran has been walking on the same 4Season dog shoes from EQDOG for five (!) years and she has worked with them all over the world. Sahara is by no means the only dog who works with EQDOG products. Police forces, rescue and search teams, fire brigades and patrols, among others, work with dogs that need reliable, functional equipment for their work and rely on EQDOG for exactly this. In addition to the 4Season dog shoes, the Cool Dog cooling vest, Pro-Life Vest life jacket and of course the bestseller Click’n Treat reward bag are also widely used by these kinds of organisations.
Safe at work
It’s no wonder that many K9 teams from Security, Rescue, Police and Military Forces from all over the world use the 4Season dog shoes. The shoes ensure that their dogs can work safely. The dog shoes have a particularly good fit and no seams on the inside. The soft but strong soles provide good grip on the surface, but also ensure that dogs can still feel the surface, while their sensitive foot pads are protected. The wearing comfort is enhanced by a sturdy ankle strap that prevents the shoes from slipping. The 4Season shoes are sold with a sock. This ensures a better fit, rapid drainage of sweat and prevents nails from getting stuck when putting on the shoe. They also keep the dog’s feet nice and warm. And sniffer dogs could certainly use that in the low temperatures in Turkey and Syria after the earthquakes.
Have you spotted EQDOG?
Of course EQDOG is very proud that their products are used by so many K9 teams all over the world. Have you seen a dog at work with one of the EQDOG products? Send your photo to info@noho.nl and we will pass it on to EQDOG.