Apparently TRAIL magazine has reported good reproofing results on goretex using Comfort Pure fabric softener (at a tiny fraction of the cost of the 'proper' commercial products) as a wash in agent, but I don't know what method they used to achieve this - can anyone enlighten me? Anyone tried this? Reckon it'd need a spell in the clothes dryer to work?
Trail mag - reproofing goretex with fabric softener
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I hadn't seen this, but I use fabric conditoner to showerproof woollen cloaks and tunics and it really works very well.
I'd be interested to hear any other reports of it's use, especially with breathable fabrics.
Cheers,
Toddy
I'd be interested to hear any other reports of it's use, especially with breathable fabrics.
Cheers,
Toddy
I'm gonna try emailing the performance fabrics mob at the University of Leeds (who did the testing) to see if they'll spill the beans. I'll let you know if they say anything.
Toddy,
How do you proof a woolen sweater with fabric softener? I've got a wolly pully commando sweater and an M1951 heavy wool shirt that I wouldn't mind proofing as they're not quite as showerproof as they once were. Any help would be appreciated!
Adam
How do you proof a woolen sweater with fabric softener? I've got a wolly pully commando sweater and an M1951 heavy wool shirt that I wouldn't mind proofing as they're not quite as showerproof as they once were. Any help would be appreciated!
Adam
Just really overdo the amount of fabric conditioner you use. I half fill the bath and pour about 250ml of conditoner into the water, then when it's well mixed I put in a cloak, about 5metres worth of 60" wide fabric, and leave it to soak for 15 to 20 minutes. Squeeze out excess water and leave it to drain overnight. Then hang up to dry. I do the same for plaids.
I use warm but not hot water, it opens up the wool scales a bit better than the cold.
Woollen pullovers get a similar treatment but I usually just spin them on the wool cycle of the washing machine and hang them on a broad jacket hanger to dry or lay them out flat on an old towel.
I also buy fibre lubricant that is used to stop warp threads fluffling up on a loom, and this works very well to showerproof wool or even cotton. It's not perfect but it does work.
Remember and rinse the bath out really well before you climb in for a shower
Cheers,
Toddy
I use warm but not hot water, it opens up the wool scales a bit better than the cold.
Woollen pullovers get a similar treatment but I usually just spin them on the wool cycle of the washing machine and hang them on a broad jacket hanger to dry or lay them out flat on an old towel.
I also buy fibre lubricant that is used to stop warp threads fluffling up on a loom, and this works very well to showerproof wool or even cotton. It's not perfect but it does work.
Remember and rinse the bath out really well before you climb in for a shower
Cheers,
Toddy