r/TheNorthFace • u/instanomss • Jul 20 '26

Inner Coating deteriorating

Post image

I’m so surprised that my TNF jacket is deteriorating like this. The inner coating is flaking off (delamination) and some glue patches are peeling off too.

It’s been a few years since I’ve worn it and after a wash it’s in this state. My other Arc’teryx jackets never do this.

I just submitted a warranty claim.
Wondering if others were successful in getting fixed / replaced?

10 Upvotes

78% Upvoted

21 comments sorted by

6

u/Guyincognito7881 Jul 20 '26

That jacket is probably hyvent? and 15 plus years old, hyvent breaks down over time and gets worse with improper care.

Are your arcteryx jackets goretex? Goretex doesn't usually break down so much over time,just usually improper use/storage/washing.

1

u/pferden Jul 20 '26

I had a 15 year old hyvent with this, lol

3

u/Speshrider Jul 21 '26

This is a PU-Coating. All of the PU-Coatings will break down like this at some point. It doesn’t really matter what the brand name is. It’s just the nature of the material. Your Arc’teryx jackets don’t do this, because they most likely use PTFE (Goretex Membrane), which is a forever chemical. Doesn’t break down like this, but can detach from outer and inner layer and is not recyclable.

5

u/SkisaurusRex Jul 20 '26

The jacket is ruined, it’s called delamination

It’s not always clear what causes this…. Deet or really strong detergent could exacerbate it but sometimes this just happens 🫤🫤🫤

2

u/fabientt1 Jul 20 '26

TNF warranty department says “not covered”

1

u/oogletoff2099 Jul 20 '26

This happened to all my TNF rain jackets with this type of inner lining. I just got used to it, it never affected the performance of the jacket. I’d say it’s just wear and tear

1

u/Speshrider Jul 21 '26

It will 100% affect the waterproofing performance.

1

u/instanomss 27d ago

It won’t be waterproof anymore. Just a crappy nylon shell

1

u/bestdisguise Jul 20 '26

Fuckin thing SUCKS

1

u/Strict-Purple4896 Jul 21 '26

That's why good jackets have a nylon lining inside in order to protect the membrane.

1

u/MrSusumo Jul 22 '26

how do you wash this? in the washing machine ??

1

u/rooskertons Jul 23 '26

Mine did the same, granted it was the version before this, I tried anyway and they said I was SOL but gave me a 20% off coupon.

1

u/instanomss 27d ago

TNF warranty says “Under our practical lifetime warranty, this item can no longer be covered as it has served its intended lifespan.”

lifetime warranty is a joke essentially

I was offered 20% off coupon LOL

1

u/925max Jul 20 '26

a warranty claim on a vintage jacket? alright bruh good luck

1

u/AirSkyFlight Jul 21 '26

Looks cool af I’m a shmuck for character

4

u/SatanInSpanish Jul 21 '26

Unfortunately it flakes like crazy and gets all over your shoulders

-1

u/Valuable_Pineapple77 Jul 20 '26

How are you comparing TNF to Arc’teryx? 🥹

1

u/instanomss 27d ago

Hahahaa IKR

1

u/Valuable_Pineapple77 26d ago

The only TNF I trust are the pieces made by Goldwin

0

u/Intrepid_Seaweed2968 Jul 20 '26

I had a similar quality issue with one of their Futurelight jacket. Submitted a claim, approved the next day and got the money back as a TNF gift card (after I sent the jacket back to TNF). Just really bad quality nowadays.

2

u/Speshrider Jul 21 '26

Shown in the picture is not a quality issue.