Washing Textiles
Discussion
I have recently bought an RST mesh jacket for the summer
As I like a bargain, it's from eBay so I want to give it a wash
The label is very helpful
As the outer is 100% polyester I can't see what the problem is with washing it, as I have all my other textile jackets - in the machine
The liner is sinaqua - I know you have to be careful with Gore-Tex but what does everyone else do with sinaqua ?
As I like a bargain, it's from eBay so I want to give it a wash
The label is very helpful
As the outer is 100% polyester I can't see what the problem is with washing it, as I have all my other textile jackets - in the machine
The liner is sinaqua - I know you have to be careful with Gore-Tex but what does everyone else do with sinaqua ?
Nikwax do specific wash and reproofing liquids for just this eventuality. I have used them for years now and wash and reproof my (non goretex) Alpinestars textiles at the start of each year. Had them 7 years now and only just replacing them, not because they are no longer waterproof just felt it was time to treat myself.
I've used the Nikwax stuff many times for both GoreTex and non-GoreTex garments. One empty load in the washing machine to clear any detergent residue then one run through on a gentle cycle with the Nikwax wash and immediately onto once through on a gentle cycle with the reproofer. Then drip dry the non-GoreTex but low heat tumble the Gore-Tex (after a period of drip drying).
KTMsm said:
GSA_fattie said:
why not just get in touch with RST and ask them???
I looked on their website and googled - couldn't find anythingAs their label says "do not wash" I'm assuming that'll be their response
i cannot see in this day and age you would not be able to after all, its going to get very grubby and stink eventually
may be that's their marketing ploy to make you buy more
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