ReviveX vs. Nikwax DWR

[murdaya]

Totally agree with other comments here. Jars has been swapped around.

Apart from noticing the elastic bands and cloths size, you can also see evidence that as soon he puts a spoon of water on each jar, you can clearly see that the Nikwax forms a sphere bubble shape straight away. Whilst the ReviveX did not have such sphere shape bubble form.

[KyleMorelli]

Can you test Granger DWR with Nikwax and ReviveX too? those are the 3 my local store sell.

[MarksShrimpTanks]

nik wax is better ? loos like the jars were swapped around?

[Nunyabiznss]

Appears to me that the fabric the Nikwax is on is more taut, which could explain why the trail of water does not return to the puddle as quickly. It would be so helpful if better controls are used. Also the longevity of the formulation and how much it affects breathability is (for me) more important than how slick it makes a surface initially. I'd imagine that there are compromises to be had; no DWR and my garment will breathe extremely well, but wet out quickly. Soak it in silicone and it will shed water extremely well, and do so for a very long time, but not breathe.

[FHCOutdoors]

Ok so watching this, your jars are flipped? So the Nikwax is actually the better performer? Thanks for the comparison.

[GEX-]

Checking the waterproofing after applying Nikwax is partly correct, that is, if you spray a few drops of water, it is good, but if you put the shower on the bath, on the jacket, you will have a surprise because it will no longer be waterproof. Try!

[robertostman]

so the videos about the product mention that there are flexible polymers in the product... here I wonder are these polymers safe?? I mean these could be dangerous for the environment by perhaps not being biodegradable or by intoxicating the life forms that may come in contact... it may pollute the person wearing these as well... it may be better to get wet than to get intoxicated and pollute all around us just because we wanted to be dry...

[ProlitegearPage]

Is is time to reapply DWR to your favorite outerwear? Look for:
Condensation
Reduced Breathability
Increased Garment Weight

[goanywhere]

Personally as an observer of a homey type test, both are extremely effective after an hour. Any marginal differences may he explained by any number of factors. I would happily use either.

[nukeproofed]

Someone swapped the jars around!!! look at the elastic bands, (and the shorter cut cloth).The one on the right has a twist in it then after the wait its on the invalid....

[flipflat]

Never use a wash and waterproofer unless it's on a non laminated polyester or nylon.
However if it's a laminated polyester or nylon that is "not breathable" to begin with, then it doesn't really matter🤷 go ahead and do it👍.

Personally I would never want the underside of Gore-Tex where the pores are vulnerable, to get clogged up with any product, no way 🤷!!!

The whole point of having microscopic holes is to allow water vapor through right?
Why would you want to clog these pores, which "will happen" when you completely submerge the clothing in a bath of DWR😞.

I absolutely love using wash-in waterproofers on plain nylon clothing like windbreakers 👍.
For all my other waterproof/breathable fabrics I use TX-Direct on the outside of the fabric where you want the DWR in the first place 👍.

Or you could use my money saving clever hack, and by a bottle of TX-DIRECT Wash-in (which is concentrated meant to be diluted in the washing machine) and fill a spray bottle with ( 1 part TX-DIRECT Wash-in, and 7 parts water )😎.

What that means is your one bottle of "TX-DIRECT Wash-ln" turns into eight bottles of "TX-DIRECT Spray-On" 😂.
I don't think Nikwax wants you to know that hack lol, it's like getting 8 bottles for the price of one bottle 👍.

I'm pretty sure they'd rather you buy eight bottles of "TX-DIRECT Spray-On" rather than make 8 bottles from 1 bottle of "TX-DIRECT Wash-In"🤷.

I make my own laundry soap free of surfactants, brightners, dies and chemicals so I skipped the tech wash also.

I hope this helps somebody 👍 if you have any questions feel free to ask, I will eventually respond ✌️.

[rtanoskills]

I've just tried ReviveX and it didn't work at all. Directions are simple, Tech wash > spray on ReviveX > Tumble dry low/medium heat. Did all that, and it doesn't work. Didn't even bead the water up. Going back to Nikwax.

[powhoundus]

2014 as I recall was when C8 was phased out for environmental reasons so this Revive-X he tested is likely C8 and the current Revive-X (C6) is not nearly as effective.

[phi]

Any update on DWR durability between Nikwax and ReviveX?

[chefgav]

Love all your reviews, how's your long term testing coming along with these.
Thanks

[patrikfloding]

Hi!
Is that a goretex membrane you are testing on? (As opposed to layers)
How would things look if there is an outer layer, and a membrane beneath?
Pardon my ignorance here..
I just washed an Aquafoil jacket in Nikwax, and when it rained the jacket seemed to get wetted (just looking at it -no water pearls), but water didn't penetrate, and it dried very quickly once the rain stopped.
I might do the treatment again, as I let the washing machine run rinse cycles (dohh).
Thanks!

[riverghost]

Great video and review. you helped me make a decision. thanks

[add]

I work in science and am an outdoor enthusiast. could I suggest using a 2 equally measured weights of fabric, apply same measured weight (or volume) of products to each fabric piece. using a water column with material at the bottom. fill water column. place a container under each column and measure weight of water collected (or not) after say 24 hrs or something? columns should be about 5 metres long..you could use clear plastic tubing or plumbers pipe. resistance to hydraulic pressure (eg driving rain) as much as anything will determine effectiveness of product. You could also tickle the fabric like in your vid to simulate mech action.

[cheyennewhitburn]

how about safe for your skin...? interesting to hear if people find irritation using the wash-in coating the interior of the jacket

[bloozle]

Thanks for the great info. Would you use a DWR treatment on a tent/fly, or tarp? How about on a pack?