Weatherproofing
Which Water Repellent is Best for You?
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Original Spray-On Formula
ReviveX® Spray-On Water Repellent is a ‘universal’ application for hard shell outerwear as it only treats the outside of the garment, leaving interior (possibly wicking) liners untreated. The spray-on version is also ideal for treating down and synthetic insulated garments and sleeping bags. 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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Wash-In Formula
Use ReviveX Wash-In Water Repellent to treat hardshells and hard-to-treat items such as fleece jackets and hats in one load. Ideal for 2.5 and 3 layer hardshells (rainwear without a wicking liner). For skiwear and other ‘wicking liner’ garments use Revivex Spray-On formulas.
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Spray On Formula for Soft Shells
Soft shells are more breathable and flexible than traditional hard shell waterproof breathable garments. ReviveX Spray-On Water Repellent for Soft Shells is specifically engineered to deeply penetrate soft shell fabric’s thick, weave for maximum water repellency.
DWR Finish
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How ReviveX® Works
All rainwear is factory treated on the outside with a special water repellent spray called DWR (for “Durable Water Repellent”). Over time that treatment wears off causing fabrics to “wet out” – which reduces breathability and creates excess condensation, making you damp and cold. ReviveX water repellents are unique because they bond to both the fabric and any remaining factory DWR creating the most durable water repellent finish available.
Find more great tips like these in our Repair Guide
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Apply Seam Grip® Seam Sealer & Outdoor Repair to the inside of the perimeter floor seam; this seam is often not taped at the factory. Draw seam sealer across threads and under folds.
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Mountaineering boots are built with the roughest terrain and wettest conditions in mind. These boots may use full-grain leather and often include Gore-Tex® fabric for maximum dryness. Weatherproofing: Use ReviveX Leather Gel Water Repellent