Reproofing

[spongebob59]

Anyone tried the Grainger's wash and repel ?

 

[nickh]

Most technical 'proofing' fabrics are best and most simply cleaned in the washing machine using a non-bio detergent, no fabric softener (this is a big destroyer of waterproof and breathable membranes as it clogs up the pores), and then dried with a combination of air and/or in the tumble drier.

Products like Graingers etc are (expensive?) soaps and water repellents which give a visual impression of water beading off of the fabric. IMO the key is tumble drying which reactivates the (any residual) waterproof/repellent coating. If you don't have a tumble drier, use an iron on a low setting.

I have been cleaning and reviving ski wear using these techniques and it works a treat.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Yes - providing you tumble dry or iron after

 

[jim8flog]

No.

I wash them in liquid soap and then use NikWax TX direct

Re tumble drying - read the manufacturers instructions not all can be tumble dried and check for 'untaped ' seams. I ruined one jacket by not doing so.

 

[KenL]

Nikwax tech wash followed by their tx direct (see below)
I don’t have a tumble dryer. Just do a 15 minute wash at 30 •C.

 

[need_my_wedge]

Have used Graingers a number of times and find it works well. I don’t have a tumble dryer to activate it but use a hairdryer whilst it’s hanging.

 

[spongebob59]

Washed with Nikwak today.
Once dry how long do you tumble dry for .
Friend has one so will pop round next week to finish off.

 

[Bunkermagnet]

Washed with Nikwak today.
Once dry how long do you tumble dry for .
Friend has one so will pop round next week to finish off.

I dont tumble dry mine after reproofing, just let them air dry. Works fine.