Washing textiles in the washing machine

[Guest]

Is NIKWAX TECH the way to go?

Just want to wash them in the washing machine but not jepodise the waterproof (ness) of the jacket?

Any other idea?

Thank you

[Gavskin]

im pretty sure you get two bottles,one for cleaning and one that re- waterproofs both used in the washing mashine

[Guest]

I would not wash my textiles in the washing machine as I would fear the detergents in there from previous washes would severly damage them, but if others think it is a good idea???

[Guest]

mine have been in a few times, just hang em on a hanger on the line and spray with Nikwax, and dont put on a boil wash...

or jump in the shower with em on, hand wash style...

just remove the linings and armour first....

[Guest akey]

I always run mine through the washer:

Make sure the detergent draw is really well cleaned you dont want any standard detergent in there at all (we always use in wash stuff anyway).

Use Nikwax techwash to wash and then the the reproofing stuff after, both are done in the washing machine so just do one after the other. Then let dry naturally.

My textiles are well over 2 years old and still waterproof / clean.

[Guest]

Ok so you do two separate washes, one for wash and one for waterproofing or you put one in the detergent draw and one in the softener draw?

would you do it on a quick wash?

It's not that they need 'cleaning' as such just covered in road kill, tried a hot wet cloth and that doesn't get em off, any other options?

[spunky1976]

i used this the other week its two different washes one for wash then another for the reproof.

did mine on the quick wash that our machine does about half an hour.

end result is my kit is all waterproofed up again and tested in recent rain we've had

[Guest]

As Akey says, I use washing machine. And I have tested mine in some serious rain and snow, no ill effects!

Ruthie, detergent in detergent drawer for wash.

Waterproofer in same detergent drawer for waterproofing cycle. So thats 2 different cycles.

At least thats the way i have always done it

EDIT: oh and I use Nikwax Tech Wash, and Nikwax Direct TX as well

[Guest]

It's not that they need 'cleaning' as such just covered in road kill, tried a hot wet cloth and that doesn't get em off, any other options?

wear a fleece or hoody ontop, then chuck it in the washer... they even do TMBF ones on here..

[Guest akey]

ruthie follow the instructions on the nikwax stuff i think it tells you which wash.

[Roadtorque]

I put my triumph textile jacket through the washer with a small amount of pure soap flakes, came out like new

put it on a hanger on the wash line till it was dry then used a whole can of spray on proofer,,double coat on the jacket triple coat on the seams,,,,,,Now looks good

[Guest]

I put my triumph textile jacket through the washer with a small amount of pure soap flakes, came out like new

put it on a hanger on the wash line till it was dry then used a whole can of spray on proofer,,double coat on the jacket triple coat on the seams,,,,,,Now looks good

 

Proofer? The kinda stuff you put on ya shoes?

[spunky1976]

I've used the spray on proofer too, you can get it from camping shops, used it on my rucksack that wasn't waterproof at all and its never let water in all winter

[Guest]

Ah good point! Thanks

[Roadtorque]

I put my triumph textile jacket through the washer with a small amount of pure soap flakes, came out like new

put it on a hanger on the wash line till it was dry then used a whole can of spray on proofer,,double coat on the jacket triple coat on the seams,,,,,,Now looks good

 

Proofer? The kinda stuff you put on ya shoes?

 

Most good bike shops will sell fabric waterproofer, camping & caravan outlets will sell proofer for awnings & tents, nikwax is also good,, So which ever is easier to get your hands on,,, spray it outside & don't sniff it or you'll be away with the faeries,,,,,,,

[Guest]

BE WARNED!!!!

The last time I washed a textile jacket it cost me a new washing machine!

The NikWax washing liquid is very foamy and might damage your machine too - USE SPARINGLY!