Questions tagged [waterproof-clothing]
Questions about clothing that is in some way waterproof.
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Avoid ankle pain when wading in cold water
I launch my 12ft aluminum boat at a pebble beach in Lake Ontario, east of Toronto. Since there isn't a proper vehicle boat launch at this location, launching the boat requires wading into the water ...
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Waterproofing Pendleton jacket. Polyester/cotton blend shell [duplicate]
I want to apply a waterproof spray to my wife’s Pendleton rain jacket. I was just going to spray with Silicon, but I found out there are other, probably better choices.
DWR. Durable Water Repellant. ...
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Comparing breathable vs non-breathable clothing. What are good/bad points of each? [closed]
What are good points and badpoints for breathable vs non-breathable clothing?
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Reproofing a coat
I am reproofing an Isotex™ coat which somebody had previously laundered and destroyed its waterproof properties. I don't know what grade the fabric is, but it is probably not the lowest as the coat ...
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Would waterproof gaiters (over waterproof trousers and boots) prevent water from seeping through my clothes if submerged?
As stupid as this sounds, if I was to wear Gore-Tex trousers and boots and then place Gore-Tex gaiters over the boots/trousers bridging them together, could I wade into water up to my waist?
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My Rab jacket is no longer water proof/resistant after wash
The first use of the jacket kept my completely dry in the rain. The water would bead and could be shaken off very easily. This walk lasted 4hrs and it rained for about 3hrs. At the end I took off my ...
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How to protect GoreTex from bag strap abrasion?
I recently bought an expensive GoreTex jacket and I want to be proactive in maximizing the life I get out of it.
One thing I have noticed on previous jackets is that the shoulder areas can degrade ...
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How to waterproof leaking 3-layer shell fabric
I have a few older (5+ years) but not excessively used "waterproof" breathable clothing items (pants, jackets), that are not waterproof in high-abrasion areas such as knees, shoulders, ...
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tips for wading in knee deep water where water moccasins could roam
Lately I've taken up a new hobby: taking pictures of train trestle bridges. There's one that goes over the San Gabriel river in Texas that I can get within half a mile of but any further than that ...
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Should I wash new child snow mittens before wearing?
I bought new mittens for my kid for the coming winter holiday. They should be waterproof or at least water-resistant.
Normally when i buy clothing, i wash it before wearing. The fabric may not have ...
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Waxing G-1000 trousers - melting options
I really need to wax my G-1000 trousers - but I do not own a clothes iron and only a flimsy travel hairdryer. The instructions for the trousers/wax say, I should use either to melt the wax after ...
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Is it possible to apply DWR to heavy cotton fleece hooded sweatshirt for water resistance?
I have an American Giant sweatshirt that is fantastic. Superb quality and fit. Heavy 10oz cotton. What would be the best way to add water resistance to a garment/fabric normally water resistant? ...
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Waterproof mittens for cycling and snow-fun: leather or synthetic?
I have a pair of nubuck leather mittens that are nice and warm but do not last very long when cycling in the rain in autumn/winter or when building snowmen and throwing snowballs.
So now i'm looking ...
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How to remove butter stain from raincoat?
Long story short, I got a huge oily stain on my raincoat. More precisely butter, on the shoulders part. It looks bad, it smells like butter, and I am really not comfortable having it on my clothes + ...
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Mountaineering trousers with short legs
Do any mountaineering / Alpine style waterproof trousers come in short legs? I have a 29" inside leg and I've really struggled to find anything to fit.
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