Waterproofing
Keep jackets and outdoor gear water- and windproof – proofing and DWR.
How to Re-seal Seams on Rainwear and Stop the Leak
Rainwear leaking at the seams? How to re-seal peeling seam tape, find where it leaks, and know when to leave it to the professionals.
Autumn Clothing Prep: Get Your Wardrobe Ready for Rain and Cold
How to get your clothes ready for autumn: wash and re-proof your shell jacket, down jacket and rainwear before the rain – and when to leave it to a pro.
How Often Should You Re-proof Your Jacket?
Is there a set answer for how often to re-proof your jacket? No – it depends on use, washing and wear. How to know when, and how to make the proofing last.
Why Does a Membrane Stop Breathing?
Feeling clammy and sweaty inside your jacket? Usually the membrane is clogged with body oils and dirt – not wetting out. How to open it up again.
How to Re-proof Workwear the Right Way
Workwear no longer keeping water and grime out? Learn how to wash and re-proof it correctly – and when to leave the job to professionals.
Re-proof a Down Jacket – Shell and Fill
A down jacket needs water repellency on two levels – the outer fabric and the down itself. How to re-proof a down jacket so it keeps you dry and warm.
How to Re-proof Gloves and Mittens
Ski gloves and mittens lose water-repellency at the fingers and seams first. How to wash and re-proof them right – and when to leave it to a pro.
How to Proof a Winter Coat or Parka
Wool coat or winter parka soaking up water and salt? Learn how to proof it so rain, wet snow and road salt bead off – and when to send it in.
How to Re-proof Rain Trousers the Right Way
Rain trousers getting wet at the seat and knees? Learn how to wash and re-proof them so water beads again – and when to leave it to the pros.
Re-proof a Rain Jacket So It Beads Water Again
Rain jacket no longer keeping you dry? How to wash and re-proof it so water beads off again – and when to leave the job to professionals.
How to Re-proof a Shell Jacket the Right Way
Shell jacket no longer beading water? Learn why, how to wash and re-proof it correctly, the drop test – and when to leave the job to professionals.
Re-proof Ski Gear – Ready for the Ski Season
Wet ski gear is cold ski gear. How to re-proof a ski jacket, ski trousers, gloves and bibs before the season, so you stay dry and warm in snow and sleet.
Re-proof a Softshell Without Clogging Breathability
A softshell breathes through the whole fabric, so proofing must be done a little differently from a hardshell. How to do it without suffocating the breathability.
How to Re-wax a Waxed Cotton Jacket
Waxed cotton letting water in? Learn how to clean, re-wax and heat-set your jacket at home – and when it is worth sending it in.
How Long Does Proofing Last – and How to Make It Last Longer
Proofing has no fixed expiry date – wear, dirt and heat use it up. How to make DWR last longer, and when to send the jacket to a professional.
Jacket 'Soaking Up' Water at the Shoulders? It Has 'Wetted Out'
Does your jacket go dark and clammy at the shoulders in the rain? It's called 'wetting out' – and it doesn't mean the jacket is leaking. What happens, and how to fix it.
Prepping Your Outdoor Gear for Autumn and Winter – a Complete Checklist
Get your whole outdoor kit ready before the cold: wash, re-proof and check zips and seams. A complete autumn checklist – and when to send it in.
When Does Your Jacket Need Re-proofing? Do the Drop Test
Not sure if your jacket needs re-proofing? The drop test takes 30 seconds and gives the answer. How to do it, what the answer means – and what to do next.
Ski Gear Prep: Get Your Kit Ready Before the Snow
How to get your ski gear ready before the snow: wash and re-proof your ski jacket, trousers, gloves and mittens – and when to leave it to a pro.
Reactivate Water Repellency with Heat – Before You Re-proof
Sometimes a jacket just needs heat, not fresh proofing. How to reactivate the DWR with a tumble dryer or iron – and when that's enough.
Always Wash Before You Re-proof – Here's Why
Proofing does not bond to a dirty jacket. That is why you must always wash before you re-proof. How to do it right, step by step.
How to Wash Gore-Tex Correctly – Wash, Dry and Re-proof
Afraid to wash Gore-Tex? You actually should – dirt and body oils clog the membrane. How to wash and reactivate the water repellency correctly, and when to leave it to professionals.
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