Washing a waterproof jacket!

[behappymate]

I've got a waterproof jacket and it's starting to get dirty, whats the best way to clean it?

[SpotTheDuck]

Doesn't it have washing instructions? Mine just goes in the washing machine.

[Bex107]

Youre best to use something like Nikwax to wash them with, which re-waterproofs them in the wash, otherwise normal detergent will make them lose their waterproofing.

[thinkbig52]

I use Nikwax to wash my hubbys waterproof jacket. As Bex107 said it also re waterproofs the clothing.

[WordGetsAround]

Definitely Nikwax

[thinkbig52]

I use Nikwax to wash my hubbys waterproof jacket As Bex107 said it also re waterproofs the clothing.

[Lawnneedsmowing]

You can buy it in all the main outdoor shops

[ItsAllGoingToBeFine]

Another vote for the nikwax washing stuff, followed by (the right) reproofer if necessary. Follow the washing instructions though - sometimes cheaper waterproofs enjoy a tumble dry.

[ErrolTheDragon]

Actually, some expensive goretex (and probably other types of membrane) waterproofs should also be tumbledried, read the care label.

[ItsAllGoingToBeFine]

Ah, I've never owned expensive goretex I'm a Paramo person

[Footle]

ItsAll, Paramo is hardly a cheap alternative !

[ItsAllGoingToBeFine]

Sorry I want saying it was cheap, I was saying I would rather spend the money in Paramo, rather than a crisp packet that only lasts a few months

[Footle]

Damn right, ItsAll.