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

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Either way I swear by putting the garment in the tumble on a low heat for 30 mins or so. Really seems to help. I was advised to do this by Goretex. Seemingly helps even without a waterproofer. 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. Depending on where you camp, it is hard to prevent the outside of your tent getting dirty, but you can help the inside. Start filling a bathtub with lukewarm water and add in a specialist tech or tent cleaner. This must be a cleaner especially for outdoor and waterproof gear. We would recommend something like the Nikwax Tech Wash or Wash N Proof. I’ve washed my Paramo Waterproof clothing in Nikwax Tech Wash but isn’t repelling water as well as it used to. How do I reproof it?

Keep the temperatures low, but not too much, because heat is usually required to activate the product. However, this is dependent on which product you are specifically using.

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. Turn your tent inside out and ensure all the doors are unzipped. While wearing gloves, submerge your tent in the water with the cleaner. This is an air-drying spray, in a water-based formula that applies easily on numerous fabrics, such as nylon, polyester and canvas. Scotchgard Water Repellent Outdoor Fabric Protector

caption id="attachment_4023" align="aligncenter" width="400"] New Paramo's are proofed and ready to go[/caption]The next two products are also by Nikwax, the first one being a duo comprised of the Tech Wash and TX.Direct Wash-in. Use two 50ml capfuls of Wash N Proof per garment and pour directly into the detergent drawer of your washing machine.

Hanging the coat on a washing line when spraying with the proofer will help maintain an even coating. A wash-in product is usually accompanied by a washing liquid, which cleans the product first. However, if that is not the case, then do that step yourself, as it will maximize the chance for a successful reproofing.Wash again on a 30 ºC synthetic cycle and ideally turn the spin cycle off (or at least set very slow) – you want the proofer to remain on the garment not be spun off If you badly mark or stain your Paramo clothing, you can try using neat Nikwax Tech Wash on a sponge or cloth to try and remove it before washing. If this doesn’t work you can use a traditional detergent or dry cleaning but remember this will remove the water-repellency from the garment and you will need to do a follow-up Tech Wash and TX Direct to restore the items waterproof ability.

No, your new Paramo has been already been fully proofed and is ready to go. This highly durable water-repellent treatment is one of the significant advantages that Paramo had over other manufacturers’ waterproofing systems in that is highly reliable and durable. However, with wear and the gradual build up of dirt the waterproofness will decline. Thankfully the waterproofing is renewable indefinitely with regular washing in the appropriate products. Ensure your washing machine soap tray is clean and free from any traditional detergents (you may want to run a hot wash through with no detergent to fully clean the system) Fill your bath tub with clean water and rinse, squeezing the tent gently. You may have to drain and refill the fresh water more than once to ensure the cleaner has completely rinsed off your tent.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). For high abrasion areas such as the elbows and shoulders, it’s recommended that a second coat of proofer is applied. Again, allow to dry naturally. I have tried washing my Paramo clothing in Nikwax Tech Wash and TX Direct but is still not performing as it did, do Paramo offer a reproofing service?