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As I said in another thread, I washed the winter coats. I tested all 3 jackets, prior to packing away and all have lost water repellency. Not sure if it's me or the product. (These jackets are under two years old, 2 Berghaus and a Peter Storm)
Did as follows.
Cleaned soap drawer on washing machine.
Put washing machine on 'clean' cycle to remove any remaining detergent residue.
Used recommended amount of Nikwax Tech wash on recommended cycle.
Washed each coat separately.
Now I'm no expert, but it does say that washing (and I quote) 'Cleans effectively, reviving breathability and water repellency.' So have I done anything wrong? have I been naive to believe the spiel? or does this always happen when you wash waterproof jackets?
Reproofing now.
Did as follows.
Cleaned soap drawer on washing machine.
Put washing machine on 'clean' cycle to remove any remaining detergent residue.
Used recommended amount of Nikwax Tech wash on recommended cycle.
Washed each coat separately.
Now I'm no expert, but it does say that washing (and I quote) 'Cleans effectively, reviving breathability and water repellency.' So have I done anything wrong? have I been naive to believe the spiel? or does this always happen when you wash waterproof jackets?
Reproofing now.