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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Linds, I've tried both methods and for me the wash in version seems to work a little better
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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The wash-in version is intended for shells and the spray-on is for use on lined jackets. Don't ask me what the wash-in version does to linings. I don't know and don't wish to experiment with my own expensive kit! I just stick to what it says on the bottle. Spraying it on is not that challenging by the way.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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| uktrailmonster wrote: |
| Don't ask me what the wash-in version does to linings. |
It will waterproof the lining. Only a problem if it's a fleece type lining that acts as part of your wicking system
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Martin Nicholas, I was told about using Comfort fabric conditioner by a guy who spends a lot of time in the Welsh mountains, swears it's spot on for reproofing Goretex.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Linds, Why bother with waterproofing? Snow is effectively 'dry' & waterproofing is the least important feature required.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Linds, tx-wash is generally good in most shells materials. What jacket is it? It might be possible to work out the material from a website.
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Wash it first in Nikwax Techwash (general purpose cleaner) including the inner. After it's dry spray some water on it. If it beads up and falls off, no further action is required. If it soaks in, then wash it again with the wash-in waterproofer (lining detached of course).
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You know it makes sense.
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Linds,
If it was Gore-Tex it would be say all over the jacket..assume it isn't and you have a poly-cotton type..which is lilkey to be more breathable that GT when untreated. You will compromise this greatly when you water-proof it but its roundabouts and swings.
I would spray so as not to gunk up the machine... it probably will not last two weeks or more anyway and then you can spray it again.
I wash my jackets without any soap so as not to bung up the pores (Gore-Tex) the waterproofness is appiled as a top coat treatment..so a spray will do that anyway, if you are relatively precise.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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spyderjon, 
I'm surprised that Whitegold hasn't told us that waterproofing is for losers.
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Poster: A snowHead
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Iron the face fabric (goretex or not) after reproofing as well - not too hot kids!!! I tried the spray on but went back to wash in. Mind you - after 16 years my old goretex (still waterproof) face fabric is so fluffy that it soaks up any moisture like a sponge. Thats why I just bought a new one at long last hehehe.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I don't know about reproofing but i use grannys old soap flakes to wash mine with...seems to work ok...still waterproof
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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spyderjon, unless you are going to Whistler...
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best way is to wash the garment in either Nikwax or Grangers washing solution [a detergent free soap, should be liguid so as not to clog the pores] wash again in the waterproofing solution [the grangers product guarantees to give your clothing the same repellency as when ity was new if used correctly]
most important bit is to tumble dry the garment on a cool setting for a while, it is the heat that actually activates the proofer. there are a couple of companies workingon a product that does not need heat activation, but i am not sure when it is due out
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Linds, On a week with Warren you'll need good wicking as you'll be working real hard. "Ankle flex, ankle flex"
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Fabric Softner is designed to "relax" fibers, that is why clothes are softer after they have been treated. If something has shrunk in the wash, you can use a strong solution of frabric softner to help restore the garment to its original size. Not sure how this would have waterproofing properties.
I use Nikwax Wash and the wash in re-proofer for my jacket. I found this to be far more effective than spray on.
Bod.
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FAQ
. It has been tested in TRAIL magazine and found to be better than proprietary stuff, with no loss of breathability. Reproofing after a weeks wet weather wear is about right using Fabric conditioner.
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