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Cleaning a waterproof jacket

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WhichOneIsPosher · 10/10/2025 09:30

I have a TresTex jacket which I washed in Nikwax yesterday, but its not cleaned the dirtier areas such as round the cuffs etc. Anyone have any tips for how to sort this?
Also, am I right in thinking that shoving it in the tumble drier for a bit helps restore the waterproof-ness? I don't have a drier but have time to run out to the laundrette today if needs be. Thanks

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Tiredofwhataboutery · 10/10/2025 09:32

I’d rerun it through with the nikwax tbh, sometimes you need to do it twice. Then I have a re waterproof nikwax so wash it again with that then leave to dry naturally.

Ruggerlass · 10/10/2025 09:47

Wash in NikWax, then use NikWax reproofer, then leave to drip dry. I do mine every six months or so.

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WhichOneIsPosher · 10/10/2025 11:09

Thanks! I'll buy the spray reproofer

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