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Nikwax on a hoodie?

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Blake.P
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would washing a cotton hoodie with nikwax help to make it a bit more waterproof. i dont want/ need it to be like really water proof, but more so that it doesnt get soaked and freeze if snow lands on my hood or something

basically would it make a hoodie something like those new saga riding hoodies?
Aug 2 2012 5:48PM
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BigBadWolf
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No clue, but you could get an old thrift store hoodie and try it? That way if it doesnt work, you didnt waste a nice hoodie.
Aug 3 2012 4:55PM
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LC.
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http://www.nikwax.com/en-us/products/productdetail.php?productid=250&activityid=1&itemid=1&fabricid=-1

It only helps a little though.
Aug 4 2012 4:39AM
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7springsprod
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Im very interested to see how something like this works. Anyone try it?
Aug 4 2012 11:05AM
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snakerton
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no that won't work. its meant for goretex
Aug 4 2012 12:59PM
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cwphoto
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this might help you a little

http://www.snowboardingforum.com/outerwear-accessories/48823-waterproofing-cotton-polyester-hoodies.html
Aug 4 2012 3:13PM
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Casual.
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i did it on a sweatshirt like a year ago. didn't really make much of a difference
Aug 4 2012 3:36PM
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Blake.P
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i might try that nikwax for cotton stuff then. not looking to make it waterproof at all, just looking to add a little water repellancy so it doesnt get soaked right away when it gets some snow on it
Aug 4 2012 4:06PM
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Dr.Dickless
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the cotton would soak up too much for it to make a difference, there are just too many pores in cotton

it works on outerwear like wax on your bases, just filling in pores and shit
Aug 5 2012 2:14AM
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