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Sorry if this has been brought up recently, but figured with winter well on it's way, I figure I should get my waterproof jacket sorted. So, looking for recommendations of products to use to get my "not-so-waterproof" waterproof again.

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Posted : 26/10/2013 3:18 pm
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What material?

If Goretex/eVent;

Put washing machine on an empty wash no powder maybe a few towels.
Soap flakes dissolved in a jug of hot water
Add to washing machine with garments (2 items max usually)
Wash on 30/40 degree wash
Extra rinse
Wash in proofer TX Direct
Tumble dry on warm (for eVent)

Nikwax cleaner doesn't really clean that well


 
Posted : 26/10/2013 3:23 pm
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Always had good results with Nikwax products.
Wash in Techwash first then reproof with TX direct wash in.


 
Posted : 26/10/2013 3:26 pm
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Is it a good idea to apply tx direct to a gore windstopper active jacket (gore fusion). I don't think it came with any DWR but it might make it more waterproof but might also knacker the breathability


 
Posted : 26/10/2013 3:46 pm
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Maybe the spray on might be better- but Nikwax also do this [url= http://www.nikwax.com/en-gb/products/productdetail.php?productid=56 ]softshell?[/url]


 
Posted : 26/10/2013 3:48 pm
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Make sure to clean the detergent drawer out first. And put a hot wash on first with some soda crystals and a few towels to clean any remaining detergent out of the machine.


 
Posted : 26/10/2013 4:45 pm