Cleaning jackets

[scrapps]

I have a waterproof jacket that I have owned for a year or four it was blue and white when I got it but its now blue and grey due to road dirt etc.
Can these jackets be cleaned to look like new ? can I just pop it in the washing machine ? will it still be waterproof after ?
Sorry to ask a silly question but I cannot read the labels on it.(worn away). The jackets in great condition just very dirty.

[jimz750]

Washing machine - Try it, If it is no longer waterproof the you can get waterproof spray for tents etc to re-cover, Go Outdoors or similar.:)

[Albie]

Buy that black and dayglow one mate or wait until bike show.

[Stafford]

Nikwax cleaner and re proof (http://www.nikwax.com/en-gb/activity/index.php?activity=MOTORBIKING)

[bigredduke]

If it's a textile waterproof material don't wash it with normal detergent and fabric conditioner use Nikwash followed by a wash-in waterproofer also using the washing machine.
http://www.theoutdoorshop.com/showPart.asp?part=PN30493
http://www.theoutdoorshop.com/showPart.asp?part=PN30499

I haven't used this particular supplier, it was just the first that came up in the search!

[Stafford]

Just for you bigred ;) (http://www.specsavers.co.uk/?gclid=COTaqM_yoqUCFQFO4QodWhU3jg)

[scrapps]

Nikwax cleaner and re proof (http://www.nikwax.com/en-gb/activity/index.php?activity=MOTORBIKING)

Cheers Stafford that looks just the job.....:)

[Nickj]

If it's a textile waterproof material don't wash it with normal detergent and fabric conditioner use Nikwash followed by a wash-in waterproofer also using the washing machine.
http://www.theoutdoorshop.com/showPart.asp?part=PN30493
http://www.theoutdoorshop.com/showPart.asp?part=PN30499

I haven't used this particular supplier, it was just the first that came up in the search!

And don't remember run a short wash cycle to wash the washing machine first with something like fairy flakes NOT detergent.

[bigredduke]

Just for you bigred ;) (http://www.specsavers.co.uk/?gclid=COTaqM_yoqUCFQFO4QodWhU3jg)

Oh Hah bloody Hah! I was carefully composing my considered and helpful reply whilst you sneaked yours in before me. I can't help it if I'm a slow typer can I? :twak:

[Albie]

Oh Hah bloody Hah! I was carefully composing my considered and helpful reply whilst you sneaked yours in before me. I can't help it if I'm a slow typer can I? :twak:

Well you could get a secretary to do it for you or use at least 2 fingers. Twice as fast then.:woot::ukm:

[gary tompkins]

Hmm.. I think I'll give some of that stuff a go on my Furygan jacket

Like yours scrapps - mine's at least 4 years old and looking a bit sad

[scrapps]

Buy that black and dayglow one mate or wait until bike show.

WHAT buy a new one :eyepopping: You know me better than that... I re-soled my bike boots as they had worn out in only 8years.
Also the dayglow jacket maybe a bit loud with my new dayglow lid.

[scrapps]

Hmm.. I think I'll give some of that stuff a go on my Furygan jacket

Like yours scrapps - mine's at least 4 years old and looking a bit sad

I have ordered some of the cleaner and re-proofing stuff I will let you know how it does.