Reply To: washing netilas yadayim on shabbos

147: Walking in the rain is OK, so you’re off the hook there.

By getting the sleeve wet (when washing your hands), the fabric is improved by being laundered, so that is questionable (if it’s OK).

It doesn’t go by what’s “uncomfortable.” Getting your teeth pulled may be uncomfortable, and against your wishes, but it’s not allowed because of gozez.

Drawing blood may be uncomfortable and against your wishes, but it’s not allowed on Shabbos.