Re: rain
Bonnie Snodgrass (snodgrab@ncr.disa.mil)
Mon, 21 Oct 96 11:19:56 EST
I read in a backpacking magazine the explanation for this. Gortex,
Ultrex and other truly waterproof fabrics are actually two layers. The
top layer is just plain fabric, the inner layer is the synthetic
membrane. The fabric is treated with a chemical waterproofing. Use
only powder detergent to wash treated fabrics. The liquid detergents
will destroy this waterproofing. Ironing after washing helps
reactivate the waterproofing after washing. The membrane will always
remain waterproof unless the membrane is cracked or damaged, but the
fabric will absorb water and get soaked if it's water proofing is
washed off and you will have a wet outer layer.
Bonnie Snodgrass
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Subject: rain
Author: ridecamp@endurance.net at smtp
Date: 10/20/96 10:35 PM
Nothing like a rainy weekend to get one wondering about rain gear and
all the rides I've done where I haven't stayed all too dry.
Loni Newcomb told me that she heard that if you iron Goretex, it will
revive it's waterproofness. True, the label says, wash, tumble dry
and iron, but has anyone tried this. Am I going to have to start
ironing rump rugs!!??
John and Sue Greenall
greenall@vermontel.com