Nikwax in front load washimg nachines? I'm not getting good results anymore

[undertow2]

I have both Arcteryx and Pattagucci - all either 2 or 3L Gortex... I found this video on Arcteryx website and have used this method on both brands (Pattys website pretty much outlines the same process as Arcteryx) and this method has worked flawlessly for me...

[MagnificentUnicorn]

I have both Arcteryx and Pattagucci - all either 2 or 3L Gortex... I found this video on Arcteryx website and have used this method on both brands (Pattys website pretty much outlines the same process as Arcteryx) and this method has worked flawlessly for me...

That's basically what I do, but what I really want to know is how they got my washer and dryer out in the woods without me noticing.

[XXX-er]

those things grow free range all over north Vancover eh

I been using the same method for years the only difference being dry the garment if you are spraying on a solvent based DWR product

[GeezerSteve]

The major clothing mfrs all seem to think that the wash-in methods are just fine. Are they wrong?

It's not right vs. wrong. IME solvent-based DWR spray works better, i.e., stays on longer before it abrades off.

[XXX-er]

yeah there is a continuim between a gortex piece never washed/treated/often repaired with ductape TO regular washing/DWR treatment/less abuse/proper repair

but why would you chose to buy a bottle of wash-in DWR which you mostly flush down the drain vs buying a bottle of spray-on all of which ends up on the garment?

except for the spray-on product which falls on the ground, I did my jacket on the wooden deck and the wood was waterproofed where ever the spray got on the wood, now I hang it in the gravel drive way or bathtub to treat

[axebiker]

That's basically what I do, but what I really want to know is how they got my washer and dryer out in the woods without me noticing.

Those are mushrooms.

[SkiLyft]

How about getting grease (like oil from a dressing) out of 3L gortex??

I've tried just about everything...

[galibier_numero_un]

One thing I picked up from the video was that I used a ton more spray on stuff than they did. So now, I realize it was overkill, time consuming and also wasteful. It sure took a long time to saturate the garment and it stunk for weeks afterwards. Worse yet, my wife wouldn't let me put it in the drier until the smell dissipated.

I have to assume that they applied the right amount. Given that, I have no idea why anyone would choose wash-in version of the product.

... Thom

[2FUNKY]

How about getting grease (like oil from a dressing) out of 3L gortex??

I've tried just about everything...

Goof off, or any citrus type cleaning liquid. Soak the spot, brush with a soft toothbrush, let's soak for a while, then throw it in the wash machine.

[undertow2]

Goof off, or any citrus type cleaning liquid. Soak the spot, brush with a soft toothbrush, let's soak for a while, then throw it in the wash machine.

This... I use this exact method (dish washing soap) and before I wash I do this to all my arm cuffs and it works like a charm...

[BCMtnHound]

the spray-on product which falls on the ground, I did my jacket on the wooden deck and the wood was waterproofed where ever the spray got on the wood, now I hang it in the gravel drive way or bathtub to treat

My laundry is in the part of the basement that still has bare concrete floor. Forgot to put down a towel to soak up the excess drip, and now there is a slick spot right where I have a pivot point next to a support post. Twice a fun when wearing wool socks!