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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2016 3:57:34 GMT -8
Hey guys. I think my pants could use a wash and I wasn't sure if I can just put it to wash with the rest of my clothes considering the little bit of waterproofing the pants have. Any advice on how to properly handle?
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Post by rebeccad on Sept 2, 2016 6:50:35 GMT -8
Is there a label? These things usually have washing instructions. If it's like most WPB jackets, it's just a matter of rinsing twice to be sure all detergent is off. You might want to spray them again with a spray-on waterproofing.
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Post by tigger on Sept 2, 2016 7:34:34 GMT -8
I hand wash mine in mild detergent, use a spray on silicone-based waterproofer, put in the dryer on high for 30 minutes allowing the waterproofing to bond into the fabric, then spray on a second light coat. If it isn't repelling enough, I repeat steps two and three.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2016 8:16:17 GMT -8
Ok thanks guys. I just wasn't sure if I should be using detergent or not as the label just says to watch at a certain temperature. I probably go with hand washing as well.
So after a wash, it's good to reapply the DWR?
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Post by tigger on Sept 2, 2016 8:34:41 GMT -8
So after a wash, it's good to reapply the DWR? As mentioned, the dryer will help to bring back some of the life of the DWR but if water is just absorbing in, I would definitely hit with some DWR. Mind you, I live in the PNW. There's no such thing as too much DWR as far as I'm concerned. My rainshell gets hit with DWR almost every fall, and sometimes I'll even do a shot in spring. Mine gets scraped off from bushwacking and scree fields. |
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Post by rebeccad on Sept 2, 2016 9:02:06 GMT -8
My rainshell gets hit with DWR almost every fall, and sometimes I'll even do a shot in spring. DO you add that to a gore-tex (or eVent or whatever) jacket, then? It doesn't gum up the works? |
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Post by tigger on Sept 2, 2016 9:09:08 GMT -8
DO you add that to a gore-tex (or eVent or whatever) jacket, then? It doesn't gum up the works? Correct. All my outer layers, outside of summer use, have Gore-tex. According to everything I had read and experienced, it does not "gum up the works". Cleanliness is most important as the dirt/oils destroy the breathable water repellent membrane function. All my research points to my DWR actually help keeping my boot's leather moisturized better and maintaining breathability. I've had similar experience with my rainpants, gloves, gaiters, and jacket shell. |
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Post by rebeccad on Sept 2, 2016 14:06:39 GMT -8
Thanks, tigger . I may start giving our rain jackets a boost. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2016 14:40:06 GMT -8
rebeccad, The DWR on the jacket keeps the jackets outer layer from getting wet. Keeping the jacket from transfering water into your pack when it is no longer raining and one does not have to carry the water weight around (for us gram weenies). I use to think the DWR would clog the workings of the water proof membrane but I found that is not the case. If the outer layer of the rain gear is Cuban (Dyneema) then a DWR is not needed.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2016 16:33:14 GMT -8
Late to the show as usual.............
I wash my DWR coated stuff with Nikwax TechWash in the machine, dry them, then spray the outer surface with DWR treatment, either Nikwax or McNett Revivex depending on the fabric. My Goretex gets Nikwax, eVent gets Revivex. I prefer the spray over the wash-in as in my experience the jackets just seem to breathe better. I clean my jackets frequently, especially if I've been around campfire smoke.
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Post by High Sierra Fan on Sept 28, 2016 20:30:26 GMT -8
Such "breathable" fabrics have pores that are designed to let water molecules pass through. But if the outer fabric wets out you'll have a layer of water right up against all the pores: blocking them. Shuts off that "breathability". The liquid water would still be blocked by the hydrophobic nature of the breathable membrane so none of the outside water should leak in: but as we all know it's drowning in our own sweat that awaits with a none breathing outer garment.... ETA: Arc'teryx just posted a video on this. Arc'teryx - GORE-TEX Wash Tutorial m.youtube.com/watch?v=I4N6ZuKTZ_c |
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