I’d appreciate some informed advice/opinions for the best brand of water repellency treatment to use on some older nylon rain jackets that now seem to be slightly “wetting out” in rainstorms. (These are not GoreTex or similar so-called “waterproof/breathable” membrane jackets.) They aren’t leaking lots of water through the material, but across the back and down the arms they show splotchy dark spots, and when I run my finger down the inside of those locations I get moisture. I’m aware there are products you spray on, others that you use in the washing machine, and perhaps other methods. I have no experience with any of them. Thanks for any suggestions.”
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Seeking recommendations for DWR products
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I’ve had best results from Granger’s Repel Plus, which works pretty well for me. I’ve also used NikWax and it was fine. Follow label directions to a T with both.
I made a jacket with RSBTR WPB fabric. After a few years I noticed it wetting out very easily.
I used revivex durable water repellent. Per instructions. Washed jacket by hand. Hung wet jacket. Sprayed with revivex. Let it dry some. Put it in drier until it was hot to the touch.
Then it was much better at not wetting out, but not as good as the best WPB
I think Grainger’s would be equivalent.
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