Wash in Waterproofing Treatment

[andybrock]

I’ve got an old ex army smock that I use, it isn’t waterproof but I’d like to make it showerproof. Do any of the wash In treatments work?
I’m not expecting them to turn water in a prolonged downpour just something to turn the odd shower.
Thanks

 

[Jagged77]

Nikwax TX direct works well. Don’t use it with a Buffalo type top though, that needs the spray on stuff.

 

[Sionyn81]

I’ve got an old ex army smock that I use, it isn’t waterproof but I’d like to make it showerproof. Do any of the wash In treatments work?
I’m not expecting them to turn water in a prolonged downpour just something to turn the odd shower.
Thanks

Should add some waterproofing. There's 2 parts to it, Nikwax Tech wash first, make sure you clean the washing machine soap drawer out thoroughly first and give the washing machine a rinse cycle empty. Wash item in tech wash. Then wash again with Nikwax Tx direct for the waterproofing. I use them regularly with my hiking jackets and trousers, it's great stuff.

 

[VSS]

Get some of Diver Dave's "Repel", and just spray it on.
He was a member on here, but don't think he still is?
Google it, and plenty of references come up.

 

[nun_hunter]

There was a thread on here a while ago where someone with plenty of knowledge (maybe @NigelM ) who suggested spray on ones are better as they only coat the outside of the fabric and so help to keep the breathability rather than sealing the inside too.

 

[Dickie]

Diver Dave’s or Graingers.
Aren’t nikwax anti hunting?

 

[Ronin]

Just reproofed my gear with grangers (available via screwfix by the way)

Seems to work very well and quite a bit better value than nik wax

 

[Koenig]

Screwfix are the cheapest stockist for Fabsil. If you spray your Army jacket concentrating on the shoulders and seams you’ll have something pretty weatherproof-but NOT waterproof.

 

[chriswjx]

Diver Dave’s or Graingers.
Aren’t nikwax anti hunting?

Preparing for a Successful Hunting Season - It's more than a list - Nikwax NA

Preparation. It’s one of the best parts about planning a trip. You make a list, you add to it, subtract from it, and then you refine it and then refine it again. You lay out all of your gear before you, ponder over it, and think to yourself, “am I forgetting anything? I better not...

www.nikwax.com

Granted it is from 2019, but can't find anything else more recent. Would suggest their fine with it?

Another +1 for Diver Dave's stuff. Works best if you can gently heat/dry the garment after application, so I usually don't do it until the winter and then bung it on the radiator. He sells it via eBay.

 

[NullMac]

Tried the Nikwax stuff a couple of times. Can't say it worked.

 

[Dav247]

I've tried a few different spray on products and all seems to repel water but like you said won't withstand working in the rain.

Desperatly trying to waterproof an old favourite I found myself on YouTube....you can make your own by dissolving silicone in white spirit. Bit whiffy for a few days but probably worked for longer than the off the shelf stuff.

 

[Goingback]

Have a search in your area for anyone who offers a New Zealand rug washing service (equine) They usually can reproof clothing easily and have industrial washing machines to do so

 

[sauer]

Diver Dave repel
Best stuff I’ve used

1x250ml Repel by Diver Dave Water repellent spray waders, horse Blankets, fabric | eBay

It works well on fishing flies, it was not designed for this but appears to work on all but CDC - no idea why! It was never designed to fix holes, it will not turn a net into a bucket! The repel needs to be applied directly to the fabric and not to dirt.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[Greenmist]

Tried the Nikwax stuff a couple of times. Can't say it worked.

I think its dependent on the material as to the treatment to use, I use nikwax on tighter fibres and graingers on more coarse material