Taking good care of your gear is a great way to ensure that it will be there for you for multiple winters. The very first thing that we recommend is to spot treat stains first before you jump to throwing it into the washing machine. Washing it only after a season (or as needed if you are incredibly active and get sweaty and dirty a lot) is going to wear on the fabrics a lot faster than if you saved it for once a year. Another thing that will make it last longer if proper storage in the off season. Be sure to dry it completely before storing it, and also make sure that it is stored in a cool, dry area that has ideal air circulation so that it doesn’t become moldy or stale when you take it out of storage.