--- 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/ ***************************************************************************
I've heard about the Durable Water Repellent (DWR) being activated by heat and ironing seems to be the preferred method since putting the whole suit through the dryer risks damage to the latex seals. -----Original Message----- From: Peter 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? *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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