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How do I test a jacket for waterproofness?

Started by Tweed, March 26, 2010, 11:25:34 PM

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scotty9

Quote from: guest on March 27, 2010, 01:25:51 AM
Watersports  :lol: :lol: :lol:

hahahaha  :lol: This thread took a slight tangent....  :lol:

Fishtales

Quote from: guest on March 27, 2010, 12:30:39 AM
I basically had a jacket which was goretex which ended up unproofed cotton. :x



If it is Goretex it is still Goretex as that is a waterproof membrane attached to whatever material the jacket is made from. Nikwax doesn't cause the water to bead on the surface, unless it is fleece :), but it does stop the water from passing through the jacket. After working outside in all weathers for the past thirty years I could write a book on waterproofing clothes :) I have been out in three to four hours of heavy rain in a Nikwax waterproofed jacket and been drier than guys in full issue waterproof jackets. Ok!, they were cheap crap but that isn't the point. Washing it in Nikwax Techwash  every now and again and re-proofing when it needed it was all it took to keep me dry.
Don't worry, be happy.
Sandy
Carried it in full, then carry it out empty.
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alancrob

The secret to waterproofing in the machine is definitely getting rid of ALL traces of detergents and soap. The only time it worked for me was cleaning the tray then soaking it for a few hours in hot water, then running an empty hot cycle a couple of times. Still not as good as having to buy a nice new one!

Is it not "waterproofability"?  :?

Fishtales

You don't have to use it in a machine. Make up the solution in a large basin and wash/waterproof it like that, you know the old fashioned way, by hand :)

After using it on the jacket give your tent a treat ; soft brush to paint it over the flysheet and door and a soft cloth to wipe the excess off and allow to dry :) A warm sunny day in the back garden is all it takes. I have done my Argos Oneman and Blacks Good Companion Standard Cotton tent this way.
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Tweed

Sounds like some good advice - thanks all.  It'll need to be mind - I'll not be in the market for a new one now - what with having to fork out for the therapy to get the mental images of the whole NZ/watersports thing out of my head  :shock:

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