Waterproofing a fleece

[ethan]

I wonder just how good that Nikwax stuff really is, maybe for a light drizzle once, but really I would take doofskis advice and take a lightweight waterproof jacket. You could end up ruining a nice fleece by putting Nikwax on it!

Paramo do lightweight jackets that are completely waterproof using Nikwax. I have one but paid £250 for it. There are supposed to be a number of waterproof nano coatings available that are supposed to Waterproof anything but I have never tried them.

 

[kaiowas]

What on earth were you searching for to bump this thread!

There has been a pattern recently of new users signing up with a real name, bumping an old thread and including a link to a product of some kind. A cynic might think there was some kind of SEO going on...

 

[Scrutinize]

There has been a pattern recently of new users signing up with a real name, bumping an old thread and including a link to a product of some kind. A cynic might think there was some kind of SEO going on...

Actually it's highly plausible since its happening a lot recently plus, traffic and throughput on the forums is definitely slowing right down. There used to be pages of new threads daily; now more often than not, threads from yesterday or longer will still be on the front page of several of the sub forums inc GD.

I suspect the focus is focus is to generate topics and discussion.

This is what has happens where nothing controversial or slightly outspoken can be said on public forums anymore.

 

[413x]

Yeah I specifically bought myself a waterproof (hard shell? ) without a lining specifically so I can wear it when it's warm or cold over a fleece or not.

For me, a fleece is a for warmth
A water proof is a waterproof.

I also wouldn't get a lined waterproof as more than likely ill get to hot when it's not cold but wet

 

[Glaucus]

superhydrophobic sprays are good and dont change the feel of the material.
however, there downside is they don't last long and need reapplying extremely regularly and don't survive a wash, whatever the company says.

however, they are so mind-boggling good.

i still want to see the built in superhydrophobic materials come more common place in all types of clothes, apparently, they last much longer. as log as they lasted a year, I would happily change wardrobe that often if it worked.

 

[Will Gill]

What on earth were you searching for to bump this thread!

'It's half term I'm off school and bored'

 

[Jokester]

Nikwax stuff is great, the Tech Wash is great for maintaining existing waterproofed garments.

 

[Kol]

I spent bloody ages reading David’s link. I want my life back.

 

[Thekwango]

I spent bloody ages reading David’s link. I want my life back.

if that was you who change the link - you are a sir are a plum.......can't believe I've just been RR'd!!

 

[Deleted member 651465]

I use nikwax (2 part tech wash) to waterproof my motorcycle clothing. Don’t see why it wouldn’t work on a fleece, but then I’m not sure why you’d bother

 

[Akagi]

got me