Yes, I agree, think large majority of Paramo users would agree regular washing/ reproofing needed.
In years when I used same Paramo jacket on practically every walk I did (going out a couple of times a week) I washed jacket 2 or three times a year and reproofed annually.
In same period Paramo trousers needed washing and reproofing considerably more often...probably because they tend to get clogged up with dirt far more than jacket in normal walking..so need frequent washing to clear “pores” to restore breath-ability.
Yup.
The last heavy snow this winter, I decided to take as a holiday* and walk the long way to Kinder Scout (about 90mins in shortest route in good conditions). I wore my 1992 Paramo Cascadia (?) trousers that have been frequently washed and reproofed, and used heavily over that time. I still wear them if it's going to be wet all day, or a high chance of that, but otherwise, the cut and pockets mean I don't. They still work better than most other options I've tried
I do wear my Velez smock (only 2005 vintage) more often - I regard it as a softshell that is pretty warm and happens to be effectively** waterproof. Although it has reasonable venting options, I still don't wear it in summer as it tends to be too warm.
*good call, a colleague who lives three quarters of a mile away toook 4-hours to get to work
**water does sometimes get in the side zips, but very little, and it does get "pumped" out so actually isn't a problem after a couple of minutes. I'd rather be dry and comfortable everywhere with a little short-term proper wetness on one side than damp all over.