Waterproof textiles not so waterproof

[Adam]

Hello all I went for a ride to look at a bike Wednesday only around 12 miles in light to medium rain and by the time I got there I was wet through in places.

I know you can get waterproofing spray and such but what is the best product? Any experience of certain products or recommendations?

Ta

[dirtlego]

http://www.gore-tex.com/remote/Satellite/home

But it costs fortune.

Cheers

[Mr Fro]

Hello all I went for a ride to look at a bike Wednesday only around 12 miles in light to medium rain and by the time I got there I was wet through in places.

I know you can get waterproofing spray and such but what is the best product? Any experience of certain products or recommendations?

Ta

Fabsil is the best I've tried. I use it on my touring gear and the doris uses it on the roof of her Lotus. Pain a couple of coats on your stuff and you're set!

[numptyspence]

+1 for fabsil get the brush on version that way you know for sure you have done every part of the garment, and not missed a area like I tend to with the spray.

[dimmers]

just ordered some of this fabsil, i now have high hopes!!!

i quite like the fact that its an aerosol spray... i've used nikwax in the past and it drips/runs all over the place, and hasn't really worked that well.

i'll keep you posted

(love the TMBF for tips like this!

[Tango]

I used to use Fabsil on the old canvas tents we had years ago.......seemed to work pretty good on them.......

But....to the OP.......getting 100% waterproof motorcycle gear is the Holy Grail of bikers......we've all heard of it....but no one has ever seen it......

[Adam]

Fabsil it is then! I know it won't be 100% waterproof but anything has got to be an improvement.

Sound advice thanks everyone

[Bonniebird]

I used to use Fabsil on the old canvas tents we had years ago.......seemed to work pretty good on them.......

But....to the OP.......getting 100% waterproof motorcycle gear is the Holy Grail of bikers......we've all heard of it....but no one has ever seen it......

 

Not entirely true - I have some Lewis trousers that are waterproof but they are not even slightly breathable so make you damp (and eventually cold) anyway

[Tango]

Actually, the Belstaff waxed cotton jacket and trousers I had years ago never leaked.......so long as it was cleaned and re-waxed once a year......

[Mr Fro]

Just a thought - how about some ski gear with some strap on armour underneath?

[Grumpy Old Git]

Still not waterproof! I know 'cause I've tried it.