Re-waterproofing foul weather gear

Maine Sail · Mar 11, 2009

NikWax

Ted said:
Does anyone have a product recommendation for re-waterproofing foul weather gear? I have a light weight inshore 6 year old Douglas Gill and a medium weight costal 8 year old Henri Lloyd set that are starting to loose their water repellency. They are both nylon type fabrics in good condition. (not Goretex) Thanks.

NikWax TX Direct. I like the spray on version. The stuff is amazing..

NikWax TX Direct Spray On (LINK)

stevec22206 · Mar 12, 2009

You might try a product made by the McNett company called ReviveX. Comes in a spray.

Steve

Tricia · Mar 12, 2009

Re: NikWax

Maine, have you tried their wash in product?

Maine Sail · Mar 12, 2009

Yes

Tricia said:
Maine, have you tried their wash in product?

Yes but follow the directions to the letter! I still prefer the spray.. ReviveX is also good but TX Direct seems to out last and out bead it in my experience.

Tricia · Mar 12, 2009

Thanks! TX Direct spray it will be.

Stephen K · Mar 12, 2009

I allready own and use 303 Fabric Guard on sunbrella products with great results. Would it be a good choice for foul weather gear as well?

Maine Sail · Mar 12, 2009

I would not suggest it..

Stephen K said:
I allready own and use 303 Fabric Guard on sunbrella products with great results. Would it be a good choice for foul weather gear as well?

It is not a good idea. 303 High Tech Fabric Guard contains petroleum distillates (mineral spirits). Both TX Direct & ReviveX are an aqueous or water based product and contains no chemicals that can damage the product.

Using 303 you run the risk of damaging the garments functionality..

Stephen K · Mar 12, 2009

Re: I would not suggest it..

Thanks Maine Sail, that was the exact information I was looking for...while it would be nice to avoid "one more product", I surely don't want to risk damaging quality foul weather gear.

Maine Sail · Mar 12, 2009

I forgot to

I forgot to mention one of the reasons I prefer the spray on over the wash in.

If you have a garment with a wicking liner the last thing you want is for it to be water repellent as it is supposed to wick moisture from you. Using the "wash in" version treats every part of the garment including a wicking liner. Using the spray on allows you to put it only on the exterior of the garment..

Hope that helps..