Washing Enduro Jackets

How is the best way to keep enduro jackets waterproof?
I have machine washed mine at 30 degrees with detergent in the past and they come up nice and clean, but don't seem to remain waterproof very long.
What are the options?

Don't wash at all and just brush mud off?
Jet wash?
What do you all doi with yours........

Use Nikwax Washed and proofs .

don't wash and stand downwind

That's a good question Grogan. I'll be watching this topic with interest

Wash 40deg.....spray with tent water proofer in aerosol can.....simples

There are two products for Gor-Tex

NikeWax Tech Wash and TX.Direct wash in waterproofing (keeps the water in raindrops).

Cheaper option is Rug Wash for horse gortex blankets! You can also buy it by the gallon... :study:

juljam33 wrote:Wash 40deg.....spray with tent water proofer in aerosol can.....simples

You ride your bike in a tent??? Doesn't it get in the way???

phil990 wrote:

juljam33 wrote:Wash 40deg.....spray with tent water proofer in aerosol can.....simples

You ride your bike in a tent??? Doesn't it get in the way???

Only when he trys to stand on the pegs

juljam33 wrote:Wash 40deg.....spray with tent water proofer in aerosol can.....simples

Try using Thompson Water Proofer(or an unbranded water proofer ,used for building ,its cheaper and works great, thats all I ever use on my tent and they have never leaked,it will smell for a few days but the smell will go .Do not use on gortex .Great on Leather footwear.

Dont use washing powder or soap detergents as these will stop the waterproofing. Use tech wash and buy tent waterproofer from Go Outdoors this can be bought in cans and sprayed with a plant spray or painted on, works out cheaper than spray cans. This works.