re-proofing Goretex

[Lerch]

So as some may know, Goretex wears out after use and loses it's proofing.
Does anyone know how to re-proof jackets, etc..? I've heard there were chemicals that you put in while washing, but I'm not sure.

 

[Fishbone Jones]

Sorry. I've washed mine plenty and have never had a problem, nor loss of repelancy.

 

[PViddy]

Ya,

Go to your local outdoors store and pick up some Goretex wash, Nikwax is good http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441893793&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302698657&bmUID=1137160067951

Then you will want to dry the item on high heat, as this helps in a recharging of sorts of the gortex fabric.

hope this helps.


cheers

PV

 

[Farmboy]

Like said above you can wash it in stuff that will restore the Goretex or spray stuff on after you take it out of the dryer.

http://www.oneshottactical.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=oneshot&Product_Code=AC-RWSFO&Category_Code=AC

 

[fourninerzero]

Ive used Nikwax lots on my goretex stuff, as well as their other products for down sleeping bags, ect. The stuff works well for maintaining water proofness and such.

 

[GO!!!]

I've also used Nikwax, it is good for maintenance, but if you are already losing repellancy, trade it in, it's too late.

When you get a new Gore-tex garment, dry it on HIGH heat for a half hour or so, it causes the gore -tex spray to bond more tightly to the fabric, and will make it last longer.

Then use Nikwax.

 

[Lerch]

Thanks for all the info guys, I'm gonna make a few calls around to local sporting shops ;D