Start filling a bathtub with lukewarm water and add in a specialist tech or tent cleaner. This must be a cleaner especially for outdoor and waterproof gear. We would recommend something like the Nikwax Tech Wash or Wash N Proof.

Our proofers should not alter the look or handle of the fabric. However, it is recommended that the products are tested on a small, inconspicuous area before spraying on or washing into the garment. No, your new Paramo has been already been fully proofed and is ready to go. This highly durable water-repellent treatment is one of the significant advantages that Paramo had over other manufacturers’ waterproofing systems in that is highly reliable and durable. However, with wear and the gradual build up of dirt the waterproofness will decline. Thankfully the waterproofing is renewable indefinitely with regular washing in the appropriate products. I’ve washed my Paramo Waterproof clothing in Nikwax Tech Wash but isn’t repelling water as well as it used to. How do I reproof it?

WITH GRANGERS YOU CAN!

caption id="attachment_4025" align="aligncenter" width="299"] Nikwax Tech Wash & TX Direct[/caption] How often you wash your Paramo clothing will depend on how regularly you wear it, the weather conditions and how much dirt it has attracted. As a general rule, we would suggest that every 3-8 weeks is a good guide. Even if the outside looks clean the pump liner material inside the clothing can become clogged from the salt in your sweat building up in the material, and the result is that it is ineffective at pushing moisture towards the outside and thus keeping you dry. Let the tent soak for around 20 minutes then drain the tub and gently squeeze out any excess water – do not twist! If you badly mark or stain your Paramo clothing, you can try using neat Nikwax Tech Wash on a sponge or cloth to try and remove it before washing. If this doesn’t work you can use a traditional detergent or dry cleaning but remember this will remove the water-repellency from the garment and you will need to do a follow-up Tech Wash and TX Direct to restore the items waterproof ability.

Use two 50ml capfuls of Wash N Proof per garment and pour directly into the detergent drawer of your washing machine. If the outer material of the clothing starts to ‘wet out’ (see photo below) this is an indication that it needs cleaning. Tech Wash is the same product as the one mentioned previously and you use it directly in a front-loading washing machine, as per instructions. If you are using fabric-strengthener reproof sprays, or even if not, it is advisable to do a second coating on areas that fold and are prone to abrasion, such as the shoulders or elbows. This will ensure that the coating on those areas will last as long as the reproofing on the body. As mentioned above reproofing should only be done when the garment no longer performs as it should in terms of waterproofing even after being washed in Nikwax Tech Wash. The water repellency added by Nikwax TX Direct has been shown to last approximately 30 wash cycles and therefore as a general rule reproofing is unlikely to be more than once a year. By using Nikwax Tech Wash regularly and keeping an eye on the fabrics beading ability you will easily be able to tell when it needs a reproof.Ensure the detergent compartment of your machine is clean of any detergent. (You may also wish to run your washing machine on a hot wash with nothing in it to clear any residues from detergent or softeners). Tech Wash is a soap-based cleaner, which is formulated for waterproof, synthetic clothing, sleeping bags, garments and equipment. It is a water-based product, which is biodegradable and does not contain any VOCs or PFCs, which are considered harmless not solely to the environment but also to the human body. The last spray is by Scotchgard, the Water Repellent Outdoor Fabric Protector. It is specially formulated for textiles that are designed to withstand extreme conditions, by forming an invisible barrier which protects not only against rain, but also stains from grease and dirt. Nikwax TX Direct is a wash-in water-based re-proofer which reduces the water absorbency of the outer material and thus recharging the waterproofness of your Paramo waterproofs. caption id="attachment_4023" align="aligncenter" width="400"] New Paramo's are proofed and ready to go[/caption]