When waterproof isnt water proof (clothing advice)

[richrock]

Having just commuted home with a small ocean thrown in my face , I found that my 'waterproof and windproof' jacket isn't quite up to the job any more...

It's not that old, but realise that I may need to get it waterproofed with something. It's a synthetic textile one, and it is very windproof.

Any suggestions on what to use to improve it's repellent ability when it comes to the best weather Wales has?

And ditto for the leather gloves too. Absolutely no idea how to do those as they've got about a kajillion knobbly bits to protect my digits if I ever off . They have got holes for breathing too, but noticed that the rain just soaked into the leather.

Cheers
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[prawny1]

its normaly the stitching that leaks on textile jackets, you can get water proofing stuff like you said, but i find i only really get wet when the rain pools up on the jacket and seeps through,

[BadDog]

Nikwax is the stuff you need. You add it to a machine wash.

Dunno about leather gloves though.

[Mudskipper]

Leather gloves can never be waterproof, it's down to the stitching.
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[calyx]

After last week's British monsoon my super duper water resistant gloves are still wet as a (censored)..
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[Feasty]

I just buy big bottles of Nikwax waterproofing spray from Ebay and cover myself from head to foot after having a shower. That way regardless if my gear leaks or not, I'll always stay dry... Feels funny though...

Seriously I do get this stuff and spray/wipe it over my gear, leather gloves and boots included (only after using leather proctection on the boots though), it works a treat but does need redoing every month or 3.


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[the grim reaper]

I have leather Alpinestars gloves that have a membrane in them and they are 100% waterproof, leather ONLY gloves are not waterproof by any means.

I use the Nikwax tech wash to clean my textiles and then their waterproofing spray, with the jacket hanging in the garage. Be aware though, you'll need two of the 500ml bottles to properly do a full waterproof suit (well, one and a bit but one is not enough).

Cheers

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[Smooth]

My Aldi textile jacket only leaks at the crook of the elbow bend on both arms.

I was considering using some sort of glue on the inside of the elbow section, but, without cutting stitching, the lining gets in the way.

Has anybody used a suitable substance to paint on? It can be non-breathable as long as it is fully water-proofing. Copydex/Evo Stik?!
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[kenny]

i found nothing is 100% water proof unless you get goretex items so i invisted in my goretex jacket goretex trousers and goretex gloves and i can be out in the rain like last weeks downpoor and i was dry as a bone
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[Smooth]

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[kenny]

but i think goretex are the olny ones that will says its 100% waterproof as they have to be preasure tested each piece of clothing before you buy it
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[BadDog]

[Smooth]

I've used Nikwax products on boots and clothes before. It helps waterproof the outer surface, but won't fix a damaged membrane.

The Aldi jacket isn't Gore-Tex, I think it's just Nylon that's been coated on the back, so PVA glue would repair the damaged coating.
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[GAS]

Thomsons Water seal is excellent Yes it can be used on Textiles leather etc its not just for brick work ,I have heard its good for tents,rucksacks,golf shoes all sorts give that a try. Now ts in waterbased easy to brush on

[Itchy]

It doesn't have to be Goretex to be waterproof....

At home I left behind a pair of rubber overboots , and overgloves, 100% waterproof. I also left behind a rubberised jacket of sorts also 100% waterproof, same with oil skin jackets very waterproof..

The only advantage to goretex is that is it 20% breathable, hence if you buy a dry suit they use for cold water diving like at lake Baikal you will be dry from the outside water , except you will sweat tons and tons...

I have out here in Mongolia a 100% plastic sheet tarp type pair of water proof over trousers they really are 100% water proof and non breathable, hence when I take them off I am wet but not from the rain but my sweat.
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[ram_doom]

I have some kushitani goretex leather gloves, and though the leather gets utterly soaked with water, and they feel wet and squidgy, the goretex always keeps the water off your skin.
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[chris-red]

I've always found Triumph own brand kit to be V good, I have had my jacket for 2 years or so and it has been solid. It is very expensive but you should be able to get seconds at most bike shows I paid £55 for a £300 jacket.

Gloves I went for HG python, have had them a little over 8 months and they have been great. Good value at £40.
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[DMan]

If you dont mind the feeling of the wet\heavy glove then just wear a pair of those surgical glove things inside, keep warm and dry (ish).
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[Stelmer]

I've got a pair of Spada Force II gloves which I read about online. Still waterproof after over 2 years.

My jacket is still somehwhat waterproof. Spyke Typhoon. Burnt the back of one sleeve on the downpipes putting the chain round the front wheel.

Trousers leak now. A pair of Army Goretex trousers makes them waterproof again.

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