Have you washed your waterproof jacket recently? Or have you noticed that your waterproof jacket has started to get partially wet?
What is water resistance? Is it the same as waterproofing?
Many people think that durable water repellent means waterproof, but after using it, they realize that the fabric penetrates after being underwater for a long time, and it is not really waterproof. In a nutshell, water repellency is a durable water repellent treatment, so that the water in the fabric surface to form droplets (like lotus leaves), is not really waterproof, but to reduce the adsorption of water by the fabric, so that the water can be on the surface of the fabric is "set aside", the water stays a long time or will seep into the inside; and waterproofing is through the use of waterproofing membranes, so that the inner layer of the fabric to keep dry and not get wet. dry and not be wet.
How to recognize DWR function failure?
Often users feedback that the purchase of such brands as ARC'TERYX, Mammut, Marmot and other brands of punching jackets do not seem to be waterproof, encountered rainy days, the surface of the punching jacket directly wet (mainly the back of the shoulders, waist and other backpacks rubbing to the place), there is a "black spot" formation. Formation, it is better to wear a sweater to play outdoors.
The most simple and intuitive way to judge is that if wearing or cleaning and drying, the surface of the rushing clothes can not form a water droplet rolling down the lotus leaf effect, wetting the table cloth, indicating the need to activate the waterproof function of the rushing clothes. (Localized failure is also common)
How do I recover the water repellency(DWR)?
First of all, follow the instructions on the wash label of your garment. All recovery measures must not damage the fabric.
Water repellency can be restored by drying. Drying at high temperatures helps the molecules of the water repellant to reorganize and form a tighter waterproof membrane.
First, make sure your washing machine is clean and free of lint from other garments (to avoid clogging the waterproof fabric).
Secondly, wash your clothes with soap as indicated on the wash label.
Thirdly, spin the garment on slow speed.
Lastly, Dry, iron or use a dehumidifier to remove all the water from your waterproof garments; in this step, dry the garments for an additional 20 minutes after they are completely dry to ensure that the DWR treatment is restored to its optimum effect.
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