Any suggestions of the best way to clean Gore Tex waterproofs? Is there a solution available to re waterproof the items as they aren't as waterproof as they used to be.

Regards
Aaron.

Non-biological washing detergent.

But youmight find that it will be improved by tumble drying the garment. This tightens the fibers and might solve your problem.

Hi Aaron, have a look in the outdoor shop in arbroath just up from this fishing tackle shop they sell the stuff your after!

This is the stuff you need and you also get the re -proofing for water proofs there also

http://www.tiso.com/shop/nikwax/tech_loft_wash_-_300ml/

This link has them both
http://www.tiso.com/shop/nikwax/tech...ect_twin_pack/

Nikwax is the stuff to use. Use Loft Tech Wash for cleaning and TX Direct/Wash-In for re-proofing. Lots of useful info on looking after Gore-Tex fabrics on their website too.
I've used their products for years now and can recommend them.

http://www.gore-tex.com/remote/Satel...g-instructions

and here's a test of various makes on goretex

http://furtech.typepad.com/care_main...ng20story1.pdf

RogB

how about removing oil stains from a patagonia wading jacket (don't know what fabric they use?)

Can anyone help?

What a timely thread; over the weekend, I caught this:



and you can see in the next photo what it did to my jacket:



Covered in tench slime and dried on to boot. It's only a mercy that I managed not to get slimed by the two eels I caught. I think a biological detergent might be needed to get the slime off, but the jacket's washing instructions say wash without detergent. I've tried that, now I'm going to let it dry and see if it's come off without detergent. I'm not confident it will have.

Fish for real fish and it won't happen

WASH
Machine-wash warm (104° F/40° C). Powder or liquid detergent. No fabric softener. Follow manufacturer's instructions.

DRY
Tumble-dry warm. The heat from the dryer will help to reactivate the durable water repellent (DWR) treatment on your garment's outer fabric.

BLEACH
No chlorine bleach. It may damage your garment.

IRON
Steam-iron warm, placing a towel or cloth between the garment and the iron. No need to iron the garment until it is completely dry.

WATER REPELLENT TREATMENT
Gore recommends applying a topical water repellency restorative (DWR treatment) for outdoor fabrics, available at your local outdoor retailer. We do not recommend wash-in treatments as they can affect the garment's breathability.

STAIN REMOVAL
Use a pre-wash treatment such as Shout® or Spray 'n Wash®, following its manufacturer's instructions. Rinse well.