Re-proofing waterproofs

[Dazedkipper]

After a rather windy and wet weekend I have discovered my foulies aren't exactly waterproof. So can they be re-proofed? XM offshore.

 

[sailorman]

After a rather windy and wet weekend I have discovered my foulies aren't exactly waterproof. So can they be re-proofed? XM offshore.

try Fabsil

 

[sarabande]

Nikwax have a lot of products for 1) cleaning 2) conditioning 3) re-proofing.


http://www.nikwax.co.uk/en-gb/productselector/productselector.php


They worked about 2 or 3 times on an XM jacket I had a couple of years ago, then the efficiency downgraded with each wash: just a lifetime issue, I think.

 

[Hadenough]

Use the proper stuff, Nikwax restorer and re-proofer used as per the directions works great. Trouble will be if you have used them for years without washing the salt out you are b**ered. I have 5 year old XM jacket and leggings that look like sh*t but are totally waterproof

 

[Pye_End]

Would be worth asking the manufacturer. When mine started leaking (about 5 years old and lightly used - not XM) they replaced them with new. Had tried re-proofing but wasn't very impressed.

 

[Aurai]

If

This is a matter of proofing then yes they can be saved. Worth getting them checked to see if the materials have delaminated, as can happen, and then they are u/s

 

[Dazedkipper]

I've messaged Plastimo as they distribute XM but so far no reply!