Wash In Waterproofing Recommendations Please

Discussion in 'Clothing, Gadgets & Equipment' started by Zhed46, Nov 10, 2025 at 7:51 PM.

  1. I want to proof a quilted textile jacket. It's not the usual motorbike cordura or cordura-like textile but more the sort of material fashion jackets are made from (see pic).

    I've used Nikwax before but it was ages ago and I can't remember if it worked or not.

    What's good, what's rubbish? Any Top Tips appreciated.

    Thanks.

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  2. Nikwax was my go to ‘wash in’ waterproofer as well. Found it was more a repellant than proofer. OK for showers but nothing heavy. Used it on fleeces and light rain used to bead on the fleece.
     
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  3. I too use Nikwax.

    You need to apply several times a year.
     
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  4. Wassatmean?
     
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  5. Dover Boat

    Coat

    Cockanese innit.
     
    #6 bigjimmyb, Nov 10, 2025 at 10:07 PM
    Last edited: Nov 11, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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  6. I thought it might be but Google said Dover is cockney RS for “give over”

    The jacket is a Bering Maximus btw.
     
  7. Very nice.

    You could use ‘Nanny’ (goat) too.
     
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  8. We use Nick wax in this house for my boys work oranges waterproofs.

    I have used the waterproofer on my light quilted jacket from M&S it's shower proof but not waterproof
    It works well on my karrimor weathertite jacket as that's already waterproof
     
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