i've been away, so maybe this has been answered. it is owner maintenance. several companies make products for use on goretex. only one i recall offhand is by nikwax. problem is that you need to heat them after spraying them on or washing them in. the usual advice to throw in drier doesn't work with gasketed suits, ironing them on low temp is next best. george ruta northcountry kayak 518-677-3040 In a message dated 98-09-02 15:59:56 EDT, rcline_at_onramp.net writes: << Renewing the Durable Water Repellancy to Goretex: Is this owner maintenance or a factory return issue? Robert George Ruta wrote: >it will >attract enough water to significantly dampen the outer layer of fabric. this >wet layer will then require a higher vapor pressure inside the suit to force >your sweat out through the goretex pores, i.e. you'll dry out more slowly. >this is the same reason why it is worthwhile renewing the durable water >repellency (DWR) when it fades - you'll feel drier and more comfortable inside *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sat Sep 12 1998 - 11:48:28 PDT
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