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GEAR AID's Revivex Durable Water Repellent Spray provides high-performance durable water repellency (DWR) to technical fabrics and outerwear. It's safe for use on waterproof breathable apparel and footwear, it will not interfere with breathability. Repels water, dirt and stains.

Preparation

Don’t skip the wash! Before applying a water repellent to any fabric, it is essential that you begin by cleaning the material first. Dirt, body oils and residues will prevent a water repellent from functioning. The fabric should be clean in order to achieve the best water repellency and performance out in the elements.

Picture a water repellent as millions of tiny hairs standing straight on end. When a bead of water falls from the sky, it lands on these “hairs” that are standing straight up and rolls right off. With time you start to get a build-up of dirt, body oils and residue on top of these “hairs.” Now they are no longer standing straight on end. Instead, they are now leaning over from the weight of the dirt and residue. So now when a bead of water falls from the sky, the tiny “hairs” are leaning over and the bead of water begins to wet through as opposed to rolling off the top.

In order for that water repellent to be effective we need to remove those residues so that the “hairs” can pop back up and stand straight up. That said, the fabric must be cleaned. But you probably shouldn't just use any type of detergent.

Typical “household” cleaners contain heavy suds, optical brighteners and fabric softeners which tend to leave behind additional residues further preventing those “hairs” from standing straight on end. Those added suds and softeners can also clog your waterproof breathable pores. This is why it is essential that you use a clean-rinsing detergent on your technical fabrics. We recommend Revivex Pro Cleaner.

Sometimes, a garment that has been treated with a DWR does not need to be re-treated with an after-market water repellent. Instead, it may just need a good cleaning with a clean-rinsing detergent. Once you have rinsed those residues clean, you can usually place the garment in the dryer (double check this for your specific garment). The heat from the dryer will cause those tiny “hairs” to pop back up and you should notice that water repellency is restored. If it isn't restored after cleaning, you will need to re-treat with a water repellent like Revivex Durable Water Repellent.

INSTRUCTIONS  

1. Begin by hand-washing or machine washing the garment with Revivex Pro Cleaner. Revivex Pro Cleaner is safe for use in High Efficiency machines. We recommend you use half the amount of detergent for HE machines.

2. Once clean, place the garment on a hanger and hang it. Do not dry it.

3. Next, spray the wet garment with Revivex Durable Water Repellent. Give the garment a nice, even application. You will know if you are applying too much if you see the repellent streaming off the fabric.

4. Next, dry the garment as per the manufacturer’s recommendation or allow 48 hours to air dry.

5. Once dry, you should notice water repellency restored!

Technical details

• Ideal for use on all fabrics (we recommend spot testing full-grain leather) including GORE-TEX fabrics and waterproof breathable membranes 
• Repels water, dirt, and stains
• PFAS-free with zero fluorocarbons
• Made in Germany

FAQs

Can you air dry Revivex Durable Water Repellent?

Yes, but please allow 48 hours for the repellent to set into the fabric.

Does Revivex Durable Water Repellent work on footwear?

Yes

Can I use Revivex Durable Water Repellent on leather and suede materials?

Whenever treating leather or suede fabrics it is extremely important that you spot test on an inconspicuous area of the garment first. Leather and suede are manufactured and treated in a number of different ways. Some suede or leather fabrics may stain or darken by simply adding water. So before applying anything to a suede or leather fabric (including water) you should always spot test first. Please check out our Leather Boot Care Kit and our Suede Boot Care Kit for leather and suede specific water repellency options.

Storage & care

Store in cool, dry place. Do not freeze. Freezing will impact performance.