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Waterproofing garments

submitted by Version6 to whatever 3.6 yearsOct 8, 2021 16:02:24 ago (+6/-0)     (whatever)

With the weather changing I've decided I'm going to try my hand at waterproofing a couple of things. Any of you have any experience waxing a jean jacket? Can I just use a parrafin wax/bees wax mix for that? And do any of you know anything about using lanolin on wool? I have a peacoat but it does let water through and I'd like to minimize that. Thanks!


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[ - ] Thisismyaccount 3 points 3.6 yearsOct 8, 2021 16:24:03 ago (+3/-0)

You might want to see if you can get some spray waterproofing silicone at a sporting goods store. That stuff works and at a decent price.

[ - ] Shitheel 0 points 3.6 yearsOct 8, 2021 17:00:07 ago (+0/-0)

I second this. Cheap and easy solution. I keep a can in the cabinet to spray my shoes occasionally and anything else I need.

[ - ] Thisismyaccount 0 points 3.6 yearsOct 8, 2021 17:01:55 ago (+0/-0)

I've used it for years and it has never failed me. You may have to respray but it's still worth it and easy to use.

[ - ] Jiggggg 0 points 3.6 yearsOct 9, 2021 16:41:58 ago (+0/-0)

That's interesting.... Does it change the texture or feel of fabrics? Like if I sprayed a cotton track jacket, would it turn it hard?

[ - ] Thisismyaccount 0 points 3.6 yearsOct 9, 2021 16:43:47 ago (+0/-0)

I never had anything like that happen. Just had to wash and respray it to waterproof my jacket again.

[ - ] Cynabuns 2 points 3.6 yearsOct 8, 2021 16:25:17 ago (+2/-0)

I sewed a man's watch roll out of duck canvas not too long ago and was looking into waxing this myself but the recipient didn't want to wait. As I recall, the camping diy sites had quite a few tips on this. I'd be interested in hearing how yours comes out if you pull the trigger.

[ - ] lord_nougat 1 point 3.6 yearsOct 8, 2021 17:31:37 ago (+1/-0)

Your skills will make you a useful member of my crew when I shanghai you to sail off to... wherever it is one sails off to anymore these days.

I used to think sailing to Australia sounded like a cool idea. Lol how times have changed. Heck, everything about this boat was kind of planned arounf the eventual voyage to Aus and beyond. I guess sailing round the horn to eastern Europe could be a possibility. I also hear good things about the Netherlands. I wonder if they have much demand for lords of nougat there.

But as per usual, I digress..

[ - ] Cynabuns 1 point 3.6 yearsOct 8, 2021 17:38:23 ago (+1/-0)

In addition to sewing, I also make the best White bread you'll ever taste... the Netherlands sounds nice, it's probably time for us to reconquer those lands anyway. I'm in.

[ - ] lord_nougat 1 point 3.6 yearsOct 8, 2021 17:40:34 ago (+1/-0)

Brb, mounting the deck cannons.

[ - ] Cynabuns 1 point 3.6 yearsOct 8, 2021 17:41:40 ago (+1/-0)

HAWT!

[ - ] ForgottenMemes 0 points 3.6 yearsOct 8, 2021 20:43:33 ago (+0/-0)

I use mink oil on leather. It's not the 80s so I don't have a jean jacket.

[ - ] Jiggggg 0 points 3.6 yearsOct 9, 2021 16:39:54 ago (+0/-0)

I've used mink oil on boots and it really works great.