--- John Blackburn <digipixs_at_erols.com> wrote: > The guys in > the ski shops say to wash the shell, I've done that > and not noticed any real > difference. The next step was to apply a treatment > to the outer layer, sorta > like a water repellent to the nylon outer shell (the > Gortex is under the outer > shell) and it didn't work any better. I would be very skeptical about applying anything to the outside unless the fabric manufacturer recommended it. I remember a few years ago reading about another option. There was discussion (on rbp I think) about ironing goretex to reactivate it. I do not remember the particulars. I am not recommending it, but it was supposed to be recommended by someone at Gore and Assoc. or one of the garment manufacturers (I forget which). I wouldn't do this with out checking with Gore or the garment manufacturer. Anyone know anything about this or did I dream it? Pete Staehling Yahoo! Greetings - Send FREE e-cards for every occasion! http://greetings.yahoo.com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Mar 01 2002 - 04:22:48 PST
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