Mountain Warehouse Wash N Proof 300ml -Breathable Proofer - For Hiking Gear, Clothing

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caption id="attachment_4027" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Reproofed Paramo Fabric Beading water[/caption] Depending on where you camp, it is hard to prevent the outside of your tent getting dirty, but you can help the inside. Use two 50ml capfuls of Wash N Proof per garment and pour directly into the detergent drawer of your washing machine. Take off your shoes when entering the tent. If you’re not able to leave them outside, pop them in a plastic bag. caption id="attachment_4031" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Areas that are prone to dirt such as the cuffs can be pre-traeted[/caption]

If you are using fabric-strengthener reproof sprays, or even if not, it is advisable to do a second coating on areas that fold and are prone to abrasion, such as the shoulders or elbows. This will ensure that the coating on those areas will last as long as the reproofing on the body. As mentioned above reproofing should only be done when the garment no longer performs as it should in terms of waterproofing even after being washed in Nikwax Tech Wash. The water repellency added by Nikwax TX Direct has been shown to last approximately 30 wash cycles and therefore as a general rule reproofing is unlikely to be more than once a year. By using Nikwax Tech Wash regularly and keeping an eye on the fabrics beading ability you will easily be able to tell when it needs a reproof. Don’t allow wet clothes in your tent. Dirt can cling to wet clothes and then fall off once dry, leave your wet clothes to dry either outside or in the porch area (if you have one). We recommend that you only use the TX Direct when the Tech Wash fails to reactivate the waterproofing as describe above i.e. the material ‘wets out’ and water no longer ‘beads’ on the surface.

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Allow the washing machine to run through the complete wash and rinse cycle at 30 degrees or according to care label instructions. caption id="attachment_4023" align="aligncenter" width="400"] New Paramo's are proofed and ready to go[/caption] caption id="attachment_4026" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Paramo Fabric "Wetting Out"[/caption] How do I look after my Paramo waterproof clothing is one of the most regular questions we get asked. Read on to find out the answer... The last spray is by Scotchgard, the Water Repellent Outdoor Fabric Protector. It is specially formulated for textiles that are designed to withstand extreme conditions, by forming an invisible barrier which protects not only against rain, but also stains from grease and dirt.

Nikwax Tech Wash is a wash-in, non-detergent, biodegradable liquid cleaner that removes dirt from the clothing without damaging the water-repellency and therefore reviving the garments waterproofing and breathability. In contrast traditional washing powders will strip out this repellency leaving the item unable to protect you from the wet and needing a full Tech Wash and TX Direct reproof. Ensure the detergent compartment of your machine is clean of any detergent. (You may also wish to run your washing machine on a hot wash with nothing in it to clear any residues from detergent or softeners).How often you wash your Paramo clothing will depend on how regularly you wear it, the weather conditions and how much dirt it has attracted. As a general rule, we would suggest that every 3-8 weeks is a good guide. Even if the outside looks clean the pump liner material inside the clothing can become clogged from the salt in your sweat building up in the material, and the result is that it is ineffective at pushing moisture towards the outside and thus keeping you dry.