Can you use Fabsil on Altura jackets?

jonnyc2420
jonnyc2420 Posts: 557
edited April 2010 in MTB general
As it says above really...... ive got a night vision and another Altura jacket that I can't remember the name of - and a tin of fabsil spray - says it works on all fabrics but thought I should check first......... :?
Falcon Sierra - 80's
Muddy Fox Courier - 80's
GT Palomar 90's
GT Zaskar LE - 90's
Cannondale k v 900 90's
Santa Cruz Bullit - now
Orange Evo 8 STOLEN 26/09/10
Orange P7 Pro
Lots of kites.

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  • neninja
    neninja Posts: 424
    edited April 2010
    Fabsil is really for tents etc - it will stop the fabric from breathing

    You really need either Nikwax TX wash in proof or Grangers 30degree wash in proofer or DX spray proofer
  • jonnyc2420
    jonnyc2420 Posts: 557
    Many thanks for the quick response....... will give it a miss then.
    Falcon Sierra - 80's
    Muddy Fox Courier - 80's
    GT Palomar 90's
    GT Zaskar LE - 90's
    Cannondale k v 900 90's
    Santa Cruz Bullit - now
    Orange Evo 8 STOLEN 26/09/10
    Orange P7 Pro
    Lots of kites.
  • neninja
    neninja Posts: 424
    I've added an extra bit to my earlier reply
  • alfablue
    alfablue Posts: 8,497
    If the jacket leaks, it has failed (probably delaminated) - no treatment will restore its function (i.e. breathable and waterproof). Time to make a warranty claim or buy another one.
  • blister pus
    blister pus Posts: 5,780
    Nikwax Tech Wash and TX Direct will reproof it.
  • neninja
    neninja Posts: 424
    Often when people think they are leaking they aren't.

    It's because they need the DWR coating needs refreshing. The jacket is simply wetting out externally when it rains instead of the water beading off which stops the fabric from breathing so condensation builds up on the inside.

    Often simply washing the jacket in a Granger or Nikwax wash product and then tumble drying it on a low heat is enough to bring the DWR back to full strength.

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