nikwax - waterproofing

I'm not sure if this stuff works but I thought it might be worth a shot to make my madison jacket a bit more waterproof??

has anyone used this stuff before? I've go the techwash (currently in the washing machine) and I also have some tx direct.
Do I need to let it dry before giving it a second wash with the tx direct stuff or can I just sling it straight back on?

I'm not expecting miracles but if it helps a bit it has to be worth a shot

Just pop it straight in the machine at 30 degrees. Once it's washed if you have a tumble dryer put it in there on a low heat setting, or somewhere warm to dry.

The heat helps to remelt the DWR (durable water repellant) coating into an even layer & it should then be as good as new with the water beading straight off.

Hope this helps.

*worked in a mountaineering shop for over a year.

cheers betty
I do have a tumble dryer but it's been stuck at the back of the shed for 3 years as it's pretty expensive to use #tightarse

also make sure the drawer is detergent free.

Definitely make sure the drawer is free of detergent. A hairdryer will work too for heat, or on a radiator.

For future I would recommend the spray on tx-direct/reproofer as you don't need to do a double wash if you want to save the pennies/planet.

Just pop it straight in the machine at 30 degrees. Once it's washed if you have a tumble dryer put it in there on a low heat setting, or somewhere warm to dry.

The heat helps to remelt the DWR (durable water repellant) coating into an even layer & it should then be as good as new with the water beading straight off.

Hope this helps.

*worked in a mountaineering shop for over a year.

You don't need tumble dryer if using nikwax . just follow instuctions on bottle.

If using other brands then you need to

I'm not sure if this stuff works but I thought it might be worth a shot to make my madison jacket a bit more waterproof??

has anyone used this stuff before? I've go the techwash (currently in the washing machine) and I also have some tx direct.
Do I need to let it dry before giving it a second wash with the tx direct stuff or can I just sling it straight back on?

I'm not expecting miracles but if it helps a bit it has to be worth a shot

According to nikwax best applied when wet as it's water based

http://www.nikwax.com/en-gb/products/productdetail.php?productid=16&activityid=-1&itemid=-1&fabricid=-1