Thanks for the advice, but does anyone know how to fabricate some TX-Direct, or something that will revive the DWR finish of the fabric so that water beads up? I'm sure the commercial stuff that they sell for ten dollars costs about fifty cents to make. Any chemists out there?
"Gary" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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I've read all the articles about Gore-tex and DWR and how to wash and treat the garment, etc. But the commercial products like NikWax and TX-Direct are so expensive. I've seen recipes on this NG for everything from energy bars to hydration drinks- does anyone have a recipe for a home-made Gore-Tex washing and/or treatment solution?
Thanks for the advice, but does anyone know how to fabricate some TX-Direct, or something that will revive the DWR finish of the fabric so that water beads up? I'm sure the commercial stuff that they sell for ten dollars costs about fifty cents to make. Any chemists out there?
"Gary" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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I've read all the articles about Gore-tex and DWR and how to wash and treat the garment, etc. But the commercial products like NikWax and TX-Direct are so expensive. I've seen recipes on this NG for everything from energy bars to hydration drinks- does anyone have a recipe for a home-made Gore-Tex washing and/or treatment solution?
I don't understand the American obsession with laundering things. GTX is outer wear. The only GTX thing I have ever run through the clothes washer is my GTX gaiters, which I did mainly out of curiosity. I usually just wipe the winter road salt off with a wet cloth.
GTX J.
After I wear my Gore-tex cycling jacket, it is soaking wet on the inside. The appeal of putting it on the next time with dried sweat in it just is very low. Besides, it smells! I am currently looking into buying a jacket made with eVent. If this constitutes "obsession", then count me in.
I don't understand the American obsession with laundering things. GTX is outer wear. The only GTX thing I have ever run through the clothes washer is my GTX gaiters, which I did mainly out of curiosity. I usually just wipe the winter road salt off with a wet cloth.
GTX J.
After I wear my Gore-tex cycling jacket, it is soaking wet on the inside. The appeal of putting it on the next time with dried sweat in it just is very low. Besides, it smells! I am currently looking into buying a jacket made with eVent. If this constitutes "obsession", then count me in.
I don't understand the American obsession with laundering things. GTX is outer wear. The only GTX thing I have ever run through the clothes washer is my GTX gaiters, which I did mainly out of curiosity. I usually just wipe the winter road salt off with a wet cloth.
GTX J.
After I wear my Gore-tex cycling jacket, it is soaking wet on the inside. The appeal of putting it on the next time with dried sweat in it just is very low. Besides, it smells! I am currently looking into buying a jacket made with eVent. If this constitutes "obsession", then count me in.
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I don't understand the American obsession with laundering things. GTX is outer wear. The only GTX thing I have ever run through the clothes washer is my GTX gaiters, which I did mainly out of curiosity. I usually just wipe the winter road salt off with a wet cloth.
GTX J.
After I wear my Gore-tex cycling jacket, it is soaking wet on the inside. The appeal of putting it on the next time with dried sweat in it just is very low. Besides, it smells! I am currently looking into buying a jacket made with eVent. If this constitutes "obsession", then count me in.
Pat in TX
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+ I had not thought of that kind of GTX garment. And our riding styles are clearly different. I am just a commuter. Sounds like you are interested in cycling as exercise. I agree, wearing smelly stuff disrupts the feng shui.
My jacket is a windbreaker - outer shell kind of thing. I always wear at least one layer underneath. Same with my rain pants. So I only launder the inner layers.
My GTX gaiters http://www.rei.com/product/725915 serve several purposes. They keep my slacks out of the chain. They are great in cold or wet weather. And they protect my slacks from the front tire spray, since I do not use fenders.
"Pat" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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I don't understand the American obsession with laundering things. GTX is outer wear. The only GTX thing I have ever run through the clothes washer is my GTX gaiters, which I did mainly out of curiosity. I usually just wipe the winter road salt off with a wet cloth.
GTX J.
After I wear my Gore-tex cycling jacket, it is soaking wet on the inside. The appeal of putting it on the next time with dried sweat in it just is very low. Besides, it smells! I am currently looking into buying a jacket made with eVent. If this constitutes "obsession", then count me in.
Pat in TX
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+ I had not thought of that kind of GTX garment. And our riding styles are clearly different. I am just a commuter. Sounds like you are interested in cycling as exercise. I agree, wearing smelly stuff disrupts the feng shui.
My jacket is a windbreaker - outer shell kind of thing. I always wear at least one layer underneath. Same with my rain pants. So I only launder the inner layers.
My GTX gaiters http://www.rei.com/product/725915 serve several purposes. They keep my slacks out of the chain. They are great in cold or wet weather. And they protect my slacks from the front tire spray, since I do not use fenders.
"Pat" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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I don't understand the American obsession with laundering things. GTX is outer wear. The only GTX thing I have ever run through the clothes washer is my GTX gaiters, which I did mainly out of curiosity. I usually just wipe the winter road salt off with a wet cloth.
GTX J.
After I wear my Gore-tex cycling jacket, it is soaking wet on the inside. The appeal of putting it on the next time with dried sweat in it just is very low. Besides, it smells! I am currently looking into buying a jacket made with eVent. If this constitutes "obsession", then count me in.
Pat in TX
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+ I had not thought of that kind of GTX garment. And our riding styles are clearly different. I am just a commuter. Sounds like you are interested in cycling as exercise. I agree, wearing smelly stuff disrupts the feng shui.
My jacket is a windbreaker - outer shell kind of thing. I always wear at least one layer underneath. Same with my rain pants. So I only launder the inner layers.
My GTX gaiters http://www.rei.com/product/725915 serve several purposes. They keep my slacks out of the chain. They are great in cold or wet weather. And they protect my slacks from the front tire spray, since I do not use fenders.
