Bulgaria Ski discussion board

washing ski jacket

can any one recommend a product to wash and protect ski jacket and trousers. worried about losing water resistance.

re: washing ski jacket

I always just use normal wash powder never had a problem

re: washing ski jacket

Just stick mine in with the rest of the wash - never had a problem.

PP

re: washing ski jacket

thank you will do the same but will therestill be water proof as seen some products around claming to water proof clothes

re: washing ski jacket

You can buy an additive to go in your wash to improve waterproofing. Just dont over wash your ski clothes.

re: Non detergent

Sam if it is breathable (which it probably is) you will need a non detergent powder for breathable fabric, you can find them in all good outward bound shops. That alone should do it but as 'belt and braces' you could get the re-proofer by the same manufacturer
Hope this helps

re: washing ski jacket

hi there,

i use a product called NIKWAX Tech Wash to wash the jacket and trousers and then I do a seperate wash with NIKWAX TX Direct Wash in (which is the waterproofer). You then don't need to waterproof the clothes for another 6 or so washes. You can get the waterproofing stuff from any good ski shop or ebay.
Hope this helps.

re: washing ski jacket

I have a similar product which I get in Oswald Bailey or Blacks - any outdoor hiking/walking/camp shop sells the stuff.

Kim

re: washing ski jacket

THERES A PRODUCT IN MOST CHEAP STORES WHICH CONTAINS A SOURCE OF RUBBER THATS EXELLENTE! FOR SKI JACKETS.

re: washing ski jacket

I wash mine as normal and then a week or so before my next trip I treat them with 'Fabsil' it's a waterproofing agent which you spray on so is really simple to use. You can get it from most outward bound/army surplus stores. I think it's about £6 for a large can which does about 4 ski suits.