help needed choosing a goretex spray

[donpoppa]

most of the ones ive seen said to wash it first then iron after i spray it and it dries. the problem is with my jacket i cant wash, dry, dryclean, iron, etc.

 

[bg babyglock26]

I'm sure hand washing wouldn't hurt it none

 

[nasdaq]

Dry clean the jacket. Make sure they don't wash it but rather treat it with the cleaning solution.

Then apply the spray.

 

[donpoppa]

im thinking about taking it to the cleaners. but it says dont dryclean.

 

[11wordisbond]

You should be good with a gentle hand washing. Use a mild detergent.

 

[kdawg]

Does it need reproofed?

If not you can just spot clean it with a sponge.

The problem with the cleaning is that you need to get all the detergent out before you can proof it - that's why you get the special detergent in the twinpack - partly to wash out the old proofing and partly because it rinses out thoroughly.

You'd probably be okay washing it on a gentle cycle - the main reason you can't wash it is because it ruins the waterproofing.

Then rinse it with the reproofing stuff then tumble dry it for about 30 mins - I find that works better than ironing.

It's supersatisfying after you've done it too - put it on and pour some water down your sleeves - it's cool how it just beads up and runs off.

 

[donpoppa]

yeah it just needs reproofing. the jacket is satin lined thats why im scared to put it in the wash and dryer.

 

[kdawg]

Just make sure you do all the zips and stick down all the velcro - I've forgotten that before and the velco can make a mess of the lining.