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Title: Gore-tex proofing
Post by: marmot on 12:08:57, 25/02/07
Some time ago there was a very interesting article in Trail magazine effectively advocating that we should use standard fabric conditioner instead of (very) expensive proofing agents for our breathable fabrics.
Recently I put this to a salesman in a very well know Keswick gear shop (famous for it's quality CS), he became quite defensive, suggesting that the fabric conditioner would eventually break down and destroy my Gore-tex jacket, he also rubbished other proofers other than the only type sold in the shop.
A likely story I think, any thoughts or new research I haven't seen yet?
Title: Re: Gore-tex proofing
Post by: titaniumdude on 14:18:54, 25/02/07
I tried the comfort stuff that trail recommended since it worked out only a fraction of the cost of using nikwax or grangers and thought it was pretty useless.  My jacket wetted out in no time the next time I went out resulting in predictable condensation build up.  Immediately gave the jacket a dousing of tx direct on return to home and restored the dwr.  I'm interested to hear other folks experiences with this stuff.
Title: Re: Gore-tex proofing
Post by: marmot on 22:37:23, 25/02/07
I've just tried the fabric conditioner (I'd ran out of Nikwax) and haven't had time to test it out yet, I'll report back when it gets a good wetting.