Gore-Tex just released a whole new line of environmentally-friendlier ... but avoid using top loaders with agitators that can rip these more delicate jackets. Wash in cold water using Woolite or ...

Hagens Berman, the firm responsible for the lawsuit, claims W.L. Gore & Associates misled consumers.

You might imagine that something as technical as Gore-Tex would be finicky to keep clean. As it turns out ... itself recommends simply zipping your jacket to the top and then machine washing ...

and the good news is that it's really easy to wash. Related: Review: Peak Performance Vertical Gore-Tex ePE Jacket and Pants Note, these are general rules and following the specific washing ...