The Montbell Water-Repellent Course, which can be used to maintain outdoor gear, was jointly developed by OKULAB Co., Ltd., a nationwide laundry service provider, and Montbell. Three new stores in Sapporo, Kobe, and Saitama have been added, bringing the total number of stores where the course can be used to 10 nationwide
■What is the "Montbell Water-Repellent Course"?
The Montbell Water-Repellent Course removes dirt from outerwear and sleeping bags that have lost their water-repellent properties, then dries them after applying a new water-repellent finish. It's suitable for outerwear such as down jackets and rainwear, as well as sleeping bags (filled with feathers or polyester). Heating them in a dryer allows the water-repellent agent to set and become effective. Items whose water-repellent properties have worn off can easily be maintained at a laundromat, allowing you to extend the life of your beloved items
Left: Before using the course
Right: After using the course
*Photo taken 30 seconds after water was dropped
*100% cotton clothing was used to confirm the water-repellent effect
Course name: Montbell Water-Repellent Course
Capacity: Approximately 5kg (approximately 3 down jackets)
Estimated time: Approximately 65 minutes
Course price: 1,800 yen* (5kg capacity)
*Prices at Sapporo Kosei, Konan Yamate, and Tobu Court (prices vary by store)
■Minimize the environmental impact of the washing process
The product uses the environmentally friendly PFAS-free Montbell Water Repellent (OD Maintenance Water Repellent). Taking into consideration the environmental impact of wastewater, the amount of water used is kept to a minimum, and a special rinse process has been added to ensure that the agent is distributed evenly across the laundry
here for a lineup of other water repellents, including easy-to-use spray types .
Montbell has been switching to fabrics that do not use PFAS since 2020, and to date, approximately 70% of all products, including trekking pants, thermal clothing, and sleeping bags, are made with PFAS-free fabrics.
■ Three stores where the new service has been introduced
Baluko Laundry Place Sapporo Kosei
Address: 8-2-5 Kita 7-jo Higashi, Higashi-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Business hours: 24 hours a day, open all year round
Scheduled to start operation on Thursday, March 13, 2025
Baluko Laundry Place Konan Yamate
Address: 1-8-13 Honjo-cho, Higashinada-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture
Business hours: 5:00-26:00 (last entry 25:30) Open all year round
Starts on Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Baluko Laundry Place Tobu Ikoat
Address: 3-3-1 Matsubara, Soka City, Saitama Prefecture
Business Hours: 24 hours a day, open all year round
Starts on Wednesday, February 26, 2025
■ 7 stores where you can continue to use the service
Baluko Laundry Place Koshimizucho Watashino (Koshimizucho, Hokkaido)
Baluko Laundry Place Yoyogi Uehara (Shibuya Ward, Tokyo)
Baluko Laundry Place Shibuya Bridge (Shibuya Ward, Tokyo)
Baluko Laundry Place Suginami Imagawa (Suginami Ward, Tokyo)
Baluko Laundry Place Nishi-ku Shinmachi (Nishi-ku, Osaka)
Baluko Laundry Place Lalaport Sakai (Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture)
Baluko Laundry Place Tenri Tamba City (Tenri City, Nara Prefecture)
[Information]
・Montbell Co., Ltd.
2-2-2 Shinmachi, Nishi-ku, Osaka 550-0013
Official website: https://www.montbell.jp/
・OKULAB Co., Ltd.
4-5 Motoyoyogi-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0062
Official website: https://okulab.co.jp/