Re-Waterproofer?

[MuddyMonster]

There's a re-waterproofing brand that is often recommended on here, but for the life of me can't remember what it is called! It *might* have gold in the title?

I discovered on my lunch break today that last year's utterly waterproof winter coat now leaks slightly at the elbows So looking to to remedy this ASAP.

 

[Sealine]

Nikwax is the brand I'm aware of but I've never used it myself. A quick google found Fabsil Gold https://www.fabsil.com/product-page/fabsil-gold
ETA: I think I've seen Fabsil recommended for rugs but not so sure about coats.

 

[eggs]

Fabsil Gold (tent reproofer) - really easy to use and does the job.

Did a very good job on my 30 year old Musto jacket.

 

[Melody Grey]

Nikwax is ok and fairly easy to use, though I have to say that the rugs I’ve done have never been as waterproof as they were new.

 

[HappyHollyDays]

Fabsil Gold, absolutely brilliant stuff. The water beads off my rugs even after two years. Make sure you apply it in the open air to clean coat and dry it in a well ventilated place as it really does smell for a while afterwards. Either buy the spray can version or the liquid and decant into a spray bottle.

 

[phizz4]

Bear in mind that these reproofers only restore the fabrics ability to shed water, the DWR. If the waterproof coating or membrane is leaking it won't solve that.

 

[HollyWoozle]

We’ve used Fabsil Gold as well.

 

[MuddyMonster]

It was Fabsil Gold! Thank you all

 

[poiuytrewq]

Nikwax is ok and fairly easy to use, though I have to say that the rugs I’ve done have never been as waterproof as they were new.

Mine neither, I was never sure I was doing it correctly. I just try not to wash them now.

 

[Jambarissa]

Does the fabsil stop the rug being as breathable?

Theres a woman at my stables who gets her rugs cleaned every 5 minutes and fusses no end over what weight of rug to put on today because her horse often sweats under his rug despite barely moving in the field. I've often wondered if its the reproofer.

I hardly ever wash the warmer rugs and horses never sweat.

 

[Jambarissa]

Bear in mind that these reproofers only restore the fabrics ability to shed water, the DWR. If the waterproof coating or membrane is leaking it won't solve that.

Also this! Cut open an old jacket or rug and you'll see that it has a rubbery lining to the material that is damaged by wearing and especially washing.