Re vigour your old waterproofs

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#1 Post by **Dangermouse** » Tue May 14, 2013 3:54 pm

I can't remember if I have passed this on before, if so take it as a bump.

Have you got old waterproof coats etc that seem to have lost their waterproofness?

Instead of trying the various liquids etc, that can leave a smell and marks, have you tried sticking them in the tumble dryer?

You want to get the item hot but not so hot that it will melt the glue on the seems. Works a treat on modern fabrics which start with names like Gore etc. Probably not a good idea for a wax jkt or old plastic macs etc.

I have also ironed my work coat, same result, just takes a bit more effort,

DM

#2 Post by **Chuck** » Tue May 14, 2013 5:14 pm

Very timely, do you just throw them in DM??, Nothing else - like those fabric conditioner sheets?

#3 Post by **Dangermouse** » Tue May 14, 2013 5:20 pm

I just put them in, on my machine I have a 30 min cycle which works for me.

#4 Post by **Chuck** » Tue May 14, 2013 5:33 pm

Will try - loadsa stuff that just does not work any more.

#5 Post by **Ovenpaa** » Tue May 14, 2013 6:28 pm

A tumble dryer certainly works well on Goretex type materials.

#6 Post by **zzr1100** » Tue May 14, 2013 7:27 pm

My SIDI bike boots are waterproof ..... ;-)

#7 Post by **zzr1100** » Tue May 14, 2013 7:28 pm

They also have a goretex liner ... I wonder ?!?

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