hitmanNo2 Posted June 10, 2019 Report Share Posted June 10, 2019 I spent a lot of time in the rain at the weekend and it quickly became apparent that my soft shell jacket is no longer waterproof so I thought I would try and buy some waterproofing product to extend it's life. It looks like Grangers Fabsil Gold seems to be the best product out there. I hear good things about Nikwax too. Anyone tried anything with good results? Link to post Share on other sites
shmook Posted June 10, 2019 Report Share Posted June 10, 2019 I've used nikwax spray on fabric boots with good results, and the wash in stuff is decent too. It's popular on outdoor/bushcraft forums that I've had a nose around, too. If you go on the nikwax website, you can also get a free sample if you fill in a questionnaire. It's quick, and you can you can do it every few months or so. Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore1-6 Posted June 11, 2019 Report Share Posted June 11, 2019 Second Nikwax wash - just read the instructions carefully and throw a rinse through the washing machine afterwards. It does require a re-application if you've put it through heavy use (either heavy weather or kit/daysacks causing wear on the shoulders) Link to post Share on other sites
ardrummer292 Posted June 11, 2019 Report Share Posted June 11, 2019 Third for Nikwax wash-in treatment. I've applied it to all my smocks with great results. The waterproofing doesn't last forever, but it's easy to reapply once or twice a year. Link to post Share on other sites
ninja master of coffee Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Granger's do a proofer specifically for clothes, it's also chemically the same thing as DWRs applied to water proof and water resistant clothing by many companies, nikwax is basically PVA glue chemically. You might want to use a spray rather than a wash in on a soft shell, otherwise you're adding water repellency to the inside of the garment which isn't necessarily a good thing. Also, if you can, tumble drying the garment after it has been treated improves the water repellency but obviously check that it can be tumble dried first. Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.