Re-waterproofing jacket, what products are the best?

[Mark_G]

Over the last few weeks my golf waterproof is absorbing water rather than repel it. (I blame the wife, its obviously something she is doing when she washes it). Does anyone have experience of products to re-waterproof clothing?

 

[Liverbirdie]

If you go to a camping/outdoor shop they sell a spray on water repellant, I can't say if it's any good or not though.

 

[DappaDonDave]

Cling film

 

[North Mimms]

Don't use detergent /normal washing machine powder.
Use soap solution.

or preferably use specialist liquid

I use either NixWax wash in, or something called Storm.

There is a washing liquid and a waterproofing liquid.

Gentle tumble drying also helps with proofing

 

[Mark_G]

I was looking at NikWax and wondered if it was as good as it seems.

 

[G1BB0]

Nikwax end of debate. I got the wash and tx stuff (runs to check under the sink...)

tech wash & TX direct, comes as a twin pack. clean the tray and wash with the tech wash

wash again with the TX direct

tumble dry on low heat

I wore mine afterwards at woodhall spa and I was as dry as a bone and anyone on here will tell you how wet it was!

 

[North Mimms]

I was looking at NikWax and wondered if it was as good as it seems.

It is good, just use the right amount, and don;t try to make the bottle go further by being mean with it.
I tend to measure out the recommended amount then add a bit extra for luck

 

[G1BB0]

I done exactly the same, measure out then one capful extra just to make sure :thup:

 

[Mark_G]

Thanks chaps, I will order some straight away.

 

[Bratty]

Yep, Nikwax is awesome stuff.

If you wash waterproofs in a washing machine with normal detergent, then it ruins them. If you wash them in a washing machine without having run it empty to flush any detergent out, it might ruin them.

If you run the machine on a cold wash quick cycle to drain it, and then use the two products G1BBO recommended (with only one suit per wash) and tumble dry low (if label says it can), they'll be like new! I promise because mine are!

As an interim measure, I use Fabsil spray, which works as a "top up". Make sure you spray evenly and concentrate on the seams especially.

 

[Oddsocks]

Where did you guys get the nikwax and fabsil, would ideally like to get my hands on some this week!

 

[North Mimms]

Where did you guys get the nikwax and fabsil, would ideally like to get my hands on some this week!

Millets Black's.
Google Outdoor stores.
For hikers, etc

 

[G1BB0]

ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nikwax-Te...Waterproof-Twin-Pack-/200799772001#vi-content

thats enough for 2 treatments :thup:

 

[North Mimms]

Hint - don't let your wife wash your waterproofs!

 

[Mark_G]

I am on dodgy ground here, if I start telling my wife how to wash my gear, I am sure I could be doing all my own washing from now on lol.

 

[North Mimms]

I am on dodgy ground here, if I start telling my wife how to wash my gear, I am sure I could be doing all my own washing from now on lol.

I'm a wife, so would consider that a result!