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WHICH WATER REPELLENT IS BEST FOR YOUR OUTERWEAR?
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ORIGINAL
SPRAY-ON FORMULA
One benefit of the spray is that you can concentrate
heaviest on areas where water repellent finishes (DWR) tend to wear first, such as the shoulders of a jacket or the seat of a
pair of pants.
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ReviveX Wash-In Water Repellent is ideal for all standard
‘three-layer’ constructed hard shell garments and fleece. Three-layer rainwear generally has a fine mesh (looks like mosquito
netting) liner bonded solidly to the garment interior. People who choose the wash-in version often do so for the ease of use.
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SPRAY-ON FORMULA
FOR SOFT SHELLS
Soft shells are more breathable and flexible than
traditional hard shell waterproof breathable garments. Soft shells use stretch woven fabrics with tight layered weaves. ReviveX
Spray-On Water Repellent for Soft Shells is specifically engineered to deeply penetrate soft shell fabric’s thick, tight weave
for maximum water repellency.
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RAINWEAR & SOFTSHELLS
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Step 2: Close all zippers and Velcro® tabs. Wash
garments using the delicate cycle and warm water. Whenever possible use a front loading, instead of a top loading washing
machine.
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Alternate Step 2: If desired, hand wash garments in a
sink or tub. Fill sink with just enough water to cover the garments and add cleaner. Gently knead all areas to remove dirt and
stains. Rinse thoroughly until water runs clear.
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Step 4: Dry using heat setting recommended by garment
care label (medium heat if possible). To restore rainwear and softshells to their original water repellency, dry garments for at
least 60 minutes.
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WOOL GARMENTS
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Wool sweaters and technical wool outerwear should be washed
with ReviveX® Wool Cleaner whenever stained and at least once per
season. High performance wool pants, shirts, socks and underwear should be washed after each use. Most new technical wool
garments are pre-shrunk and made to be machine washed and dried. Check garment label. If hand washing is required, follow these
steps:
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Step 1: Fill sink or tub with enough water to submerge items and add
ReviveX Wool Cleaner; soak for 5 minutes. Gently knead items to
remove dirt and stains.
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Step 2: Drain sink and carefully squeeze soapy water
out. Rinse until water runs clear. Place item on a clean bath towel. Roll up gently to expel water. Repeat with dry towels.
Step 3:
Air dry flat on a fresh towel.
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DOWN GARMENTS
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Don’t be afraid to wash down jackets! Clean with
ReviveX® Down Cleaner to restore loft and warmth. Jackets, vests
and smaller down items can be easily hand washed at home.
Step 1: Prior to washing, apply cleaner directly to heavily soiled areas.
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Step 2: Fill sink or tub with just enough warm water
to submerge item; add ReviveX Down Cleaner. Compress item to
remove air and place in water.
Step 3: Rinse item repeatedly until water runs
clear (at least 3 times). Gently compress or roll item (do not wring) to expel water. Place item in washing machine for 2 spin
cycles to remove excess water before drying.
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Step 4: Before drying, apply
ReviveX Spray-On Water Repellent to the outer shell fabric. Apply
liberally to shoulders, cuffs and zipper areas. Dry garment by itself in a large dryer (it needs room to tumble freely). Use
heat setting recommended by garment care label (medium heat if possible).
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SEAM TAPE & FABRIC REPAIRS
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Peeling seam tape can be repaired with
Seam Grip®. Simply apply adhesive under area to be repaired, press
or tape closed until cured.
Use
GORE-TEX® Fabric Repair Patches to provide a long lasting fix to
damaged rainwear. Enhance patch durability with pressure and heat—set iron to medium heat (if garment care label allows) and
press in a circular motion.
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GAITER STRAP REPAIRS
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To repair gaiter straps: melt away stray threads with a
lighter. Then buff surface with a rag dipped in rubbing alcohol. Allow to dry and buff again. Apply a wide strip of clear tape
to undamaged side, turn over and apply Freesole® to damaged side.
Remove tape after 45 min. Cure level overnight.
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