GEAR AIDWash-in Water Repellent, Concentrated Formula for Outerwear, 10 Ounce

I wasn’t sure what to expect, but this stuff was awesome. I’ve had the same Columbia raincoat for years and it was letting water soak through. I used this product and water beads up and runs right off again! Maybe even better than new. A little expensive but much cheaper than a new rain jacket and you get enough to do multiple items. Might do my tents and dry bags too!

My $300 goretex raincoat failed me in the cloud forest of costa rica. That led me down a path that ended with this product. I tried to reactivate the DWR on my coat, but it didn't work. I used this product, and water beads up on the coat. I tested it by getting in the shower with the coat on. The water beads up again and doesn't soak in.I then tried this on my 20 year old ski shell and pants. It seemed to rejuvenate those also. I didn't get in the shower with those and I didn't expect miracles given the material their made out of. I'm satified with the improvement in water repellencyMake sure you follow the instructions.

Make sure you look up some videos on the best way to apply this for your Goretex or similar gear. This works great if applied correctly - the directions aren’t the best and it may take you a few applications to figure out the best way to apply this or add to your specific washing machine as well as figuring out the correct amount to use as it seems it can vary quite a lot depending upon your washing machine. If in doubt add more or you may need to apply it again.

This stuff is magic! I needed to rejuvenate some DryPlus rain gear that's about 25 years old. After a prewash, I figured soaking would be best and followed the directions on the bottle. I used the washer but did not rinse, just drain and spin after it soaked for about 15 min in warm water. I used 3 oz figuring I'd get 3 uses from the 10 oz bottle. Then, I dried it on low heat in the dryer. After removing the coat and pants, I tested them in the sink and the water beaded up and rolled off like it was brand new. I am beyond impressed! Hopefully this treatment will last a few years, but I have 2 more applications left if needed. I am beyond amazed at how well this stuff worked. 💪

These product doest coat the jacket enough for it to be waterproof. Regardless of the directions. Im woundering if it works at all.

I had a 10 year old rain gear set, bibs and jacket. i used the recommended GEAR AID Revivex Pro High-Tech Fabric Cleaner fist. and then used the Gear Aid Wash-in Water Repellent. WOW! my rain suit came out like new. smelled new, and is completely waterproof again. i am gonna try to waterproof a sweatshirt and see how that works.

Followed direction and doesn't shed water... soaked right in material of my jacket... imo a waste of money!

This is a great replacement or add on DWR for most materials. You do need to clean the garment or bag first, with a couple extra rinses and maybe a couple more rinses. Not so much to rinse the garment, but to make sure that there isn't any detergent (especially this) or soap residue in the washer. Any detergent will drastically reduce the effectiveness of any and every DWR or breathable fabric no matter who makes it, where it was made, or what it's on. It has to do with the weakening of surface tension and allowing water to pass through areas it's normally not able to.Anyway, throroughly rinse. Run this through a soak cycle and a higher soil setting (longer agitation), and a single rinse with a low water level if your machine allows that. Ideally you can dry the item(s) on medium as this will make it bond better to the item and it will last longer. Low works but not as well, and if you can't use the dryer at all air drying works, it's just not as long lasting.