Re-waterproofing Textiles

[AceOfHearts]

My textiles are a few years old now and aren't as good at keeping water out as they once were. They are also filthy after my recent trip and im sure once they are put through the wash they will be even worse.

Are there any waterproofing products that stand out above the rest?

[timf]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Nikwax-Tech-Wash-and-TX-D...

works great, even on a rucksak put throgh the wash and re proofed, its now more waterproof than when it was new

[SAS Tom]

Washing your textiles with a decent waterproofing product will achieve 2 things.

Firstly it will replenish the water repellent coating of the outer material. This should help the material not soak up so much water giving the membrane an easier job. Secondly it will clean any dirt out of the pores of the membrane. When the pores get clogged with dirt it can allow water to pass through which is why you get wet.

Many people thing that washing their textiles will make them not waterproof anymore which isn’t the case unless either the seams have started to rot from damp or there is a hole worn through the membrane. Neither of these issues can be fixed really but they can be made worse from washing which is why people think washing makes things not waterproof.

I’ve always had good results from Nikwax Tech wash and the wash in reproofer.

[Lee540]

I did Berik jacket and it came out better than new.

[AceOfHearts]

Perfect, thanks guys

[RizzoTheRat]

Another vote for the nikwax stuff linked above. I do all our bike kit and other waterproofs once a year with it.

[dern]

In my experience the wash in stuff makes the pocket liners waterproof which is very bad. I just buy some tent reproofer and paint it on with a brush.