Thread: Re-waterproofing Goretex

I’ve got two Swazi Thar coats which are not that old. One in particular has become extremely leaky around the shoulders and neck.
Can anyone recommend a good product to wash them in. I look after my gear and they are regularly washed etc. thanks in advance

Nikwax wash on. Follow the instructions to wash and soak treat
Get a Nikwax spray also and spot treat the shoulders and elbows occasionally and it will last for years

what akaroa1 said. remember not to spray too much on, thin coats

Yes, Nikwax.

I find the Geko guard spray on works well and it’s easy to use.
https://earthseasky.co.nz/product/ge...KhYSgvrMOX7vUY

Also keep your goretex jacket carefully rolled up in a gear bag

The thing that breaks down the waterproofing most is having it loosely stuffed in your pack or daypack and getting it in and out all the time.
That is harder on the treatment than actual use

Originally Posted by akaroa1

Also keep your goretex jacket carefully rolled up in a gear bag

The thing that breaks down the waterproofing most is having it loosely stuffed in your pack or daypack and getting it in and out all the time.
That is harder on the treatment than actual use

Thanks. Good to know. That’s me to a tee.

Used to be me
Mine was in and out of daypack a few times a week all year round
Hadn't realized that was damaging the waterproofness

Now it's rolled up and sealed un a dry bag
Still in and out of pack all the time but not crumpled differently every time.

And gets carefully dried after use and always rolled the same way.

Might as well make them last as long as possible because good ones are expensive and hard to find what I like

Just remember once the goretex begins to fail the membrane and breathability is not there anymore, so in effect you are turning your expensive breathable goretex into a standard simple barrier coat where you are touching up the waterproofing.

It's one of the issues with goretex, once the membrane starts to go it's done unfortunately.