Gortex.

[Old Skier]

Good quality gortex can be refreshed by washing in Nikwax....makes a big difference. Then a warm spin in the tumble drier

I prefer Gortex but any waterproof kit is only as good as how it’s looked after. My golf and ski kit gets re-proofed by HID every year. I find it strange when folks send a fair few scheckles on good kit and fail to look after it.

 

[Old Skier]

I'm not allowed near the washing machine or tumble dryer. I rest my case mylud

 

[jim8flog]

its galvin branded treatment

and as result probably 10 times the cost of soap flakes.

 

[Tashyboy]

I don’t know if proquip are any good but Golf support have a late Black Friday sale on.

 

[patricks148]

and as result probably 10 times the cost of soap flakes.

Nope £10, two bottles of washing solution and even a rewaterproofing spray

same as this but mine is a bigger box https://www.clickgolf.co.uk/product/apparel-care-kit

 

[jim8flog]

Nope £10, two bottles of washing solution and even a rewaterproofing spray

same as this but mine is a bigger box https://www.clickgolf.co.uk/product/apparel-care-kit[/QUOTE

Out of interest is their an ingredients label on the wash liquid

I used to use this for washing and proofing but now only use the proofing product. I prefer to let a washing machine do the work

https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/159965...VYIBQBh2gOQopEAYYBCABEgLTdPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

I bought the largest bottle of the proofing liquid some years ago.

 

[richbeech]

I may be a bit naive but I'm quite surprised to hear so many stories of GG not been the best and leaking. I've got two GG jackets and 1 pair of trousers and all three have been awesome so far. In fact I would say I've given them some proper tests and two outings in particular where it absolutely belted it down for the whole 5 hours we were out and I remained dry.

I think my neck got a little damp from where the water was running down my neck but I don't see how that can be avoided in those conditions and the very bottom edge of of my jumper got wet from where it was rubbing against my trousers but other than that I was fine.

I don't wash my GG, I don't want to take the risk of damaging the goretex. I don't wear the trousers in winter unless it’s at a links course so they don’t tend to get that muddy. If they do I just wipe them down with a damp cloth as soon as I get home. And I look after the jackets and don’t go rummaging through brambles in them or just leave them scrunched up in my bag or the back of the car all year. I carry plenty of towels and keep myself as clean as possible during the round.

Maybe I’ve been lucky but can’t fault mine so far. I acknowledge that they are expensive though and that there are other garments out there now that are probably as good for less money. If you shop around you can drop on, one of my jackets I got for £100 less than it should have been.

 

[KenL]

Goretex is not delicate. Just wash in in nikwax or even a tiny amount of non-biological powder.
Ideally tumble dry or iron to refresh the water repellency.

 

[need_my_wedge]

Sounds dodgy!

Sports Pursuit have been around for years. You have to sign up for free but then get access to member offers. It's usually past season stock sold at really cheap prices.

 

[jim8flog]

I don't wash my GG, I don't want to take the risk of damaging the goretex.
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Goretex is the layer between the inner and the outer layers of the jacket. The only way it will get damaged is if you have seams where the tape has become unstuck.

As you will see on the label this is specifically for Goretex clothing

https://www.millets.co.uk/15996572/...Vhu7tCh2Daw5xEAYYBCABEgINsPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds