Originally Posted by
KenshiBiker
... This will necessitate a new rain jacket, since my old Gore Tex jacket just doesn't seem that waterproof anymore.
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NO, IT WON'T, necessitate a new jacket! Waterproof jackets lose their proofing eventually, and need reproofing. Many sporting goods stores carry sprays that will reproof your jacket. Actually I worded this poorly and less technical, precise than this brilliant post made and lost amidst all the bad replies to this thread:
Originally Posted by
jates2000
... Eventually the DWR coating will wear off at high abrasion points of the jacket. When this happens, just put your jacket in the dryer for a quick 15 minute tumble at medium heat. This should renew your DWR coating. Eventually you'll need to reapply a new DWR coating which you can buy at any outdoor retailer; brands like Nikwax or Grangers are great for renewing the DWR on your jacket. Keep in mind that dirt and sweat can also affect the DWR coating on your jacket.
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I did not know about the dryer trick, that is a very useful tip! [MENTION=351810]jates2000[/MENTION], how do you know so much about this subject, do you work in the industry?
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KenshiBiker, so just put it in the dryer and see if the Goretex jacket is rainproof again. If that does not work buy Nikiwax or Grangers and respray your jacket.