the 6 samples was taken as the result of the test, and the average value was multiplied by 24 to g/m2*24h. The waterproof fabric has two properties: oil repellency, water repellency and water resistance. The highest test results for this fabric are JIS l-1099 B1 and B2 Japanese industria...
However good a waterproof membrane is, if the outer fabric becomes saturated with water, there is no way for your sweat to escape, at which time you will get very soggy. This is usually the point where people assume that water has come through the jacket. Unless it’s burst through the...
If unable to tumble dry, iron the dry garment on gentle setting (warm, no steam) by placing a towel or cloth between the garment and the iron. This will help reactivate the DWR treatment on your garment’s outer fabric. Dry Clean Gore recommends home laundering. If professional dry cleanin...
(to help readers better understand the Q&A's) Styrofoam is mostly air, which is why it is so light. It is water resistant but not waterproof -- it will absorb water over time in many applications. A second problem is that people want to decorate it, and some paints & coatings have so...
Drying your waterproof gear is very simple, the key is to make sure not to get anything too hot - high heat can damage the fabric and membrane. Run your dryer on medium or low heat for about half an hour. If your jacket is still wet, hang dry it. Don’t hang dry in direct sun...
How to Waterproof Shoes 1. Using Wax You can either decide to use beeswax or a clear candle's wax to treat your shoes. However, before using just any wax, ensure it is either colorless or matches your shoe's hue. Wax is best used for canvas shoes or other fabric shoes as it melts...
GORE-TEX is a patented type of waterproof fabric made with a variant of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) known as expanded PTFE (ePTFE). As one of the first flexible waterproof fabrics invented, GORE-TEX remains a highly popular waterproofing material with
Rohan uses its own waterproof and breathable textile called Barricade™.Two very popular alternatives are eVent® and SympaTex®. eVent clothing works in a similar way to GORE-TEX: it has three layers of fabric, with a backing fabric on the inside, a wicking Teflon-type (PTFE) membrane...
Step 5: How to re-waterproof a GORE-TEX jacket If you have tried to re-activate the coating but water is still soaking into the outer fabric, it's time to apply a new water repellent treatment. Here is how to re-waterproof your GORE-TEX jacket with a durable water repellent (DWR) ...
Washing waterproof jackets or clothing and treating them to re-waterproof the fabric can be a daunting challenge to take on. At Berghaus we often get asked ‘can you wash waterproof clothing?’ or ‘how do you wash a waterproof jacket?’ the answer to those questions are ‘of course you ...