Scotchgard Heavy Duty Water Shield 1 Can, 400 ml - Water Repellent Spray, Ideal For Outerwear, Tents, Backpacks, Canvas, Polyester And Nylon

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The best news of all is perhaps that the Water Shield formula is not composed of C8, PFOA, and PFOs and is, therefore, friendlier and less toxic to inhale. What is Scotchgard? Scotchgard is a line of aerosols that protects your fabrics. These products, which are separate from cleaners, protect fabric items from dampness, stains, odor, and damage caused by rain, snow, mud, or accidental splashes of water or drinks. So, is the new Scotchgard Water Shield any good? Yes. Scotchgard Water Shield does what it says it does; waterproofing fabric. Both products really need more than one application in my experience. Nikwax recommend that you use their wash-in product prior to using their spray on product. That certainly seems to yield better results.

Kiwi uses robust silicone to fill these “gaps” in your outdoor gear and create a waterproof yet flexible surface. This makes it ideal for tents, boots, and hunting equipment. Alternatively, a rain cover is always an option. They won’t keep all the water out, and it will be hard to get your items, but they’ll provide extra protection. Leather Waterproofing We then tested how well their coatings worked with hot coffee, cold cola and greasy butter, leaving them on the surface for a few moments before attempting to mop up the mess with a microfibre cloth. When you’re using a waterproof spray, first start by laying out your fabric over a piece of cardboard. Lightly spray the surface of the fabric while holding the can about 6 inches away. Go over the entire piece of fabric without applying it too heavily. So, the fabric should not be completely saturated with spray.Well, nothing is completely waterproof. But polyester is actually water-resistant, which is quite different than waterproof. If you have fabric, make sure that it’s completely clean first. You can spray fabric boots while they’re wet or dry, but many people like to make sure they’re dry and leave them out overnight to dry. This takes longer, but you’ll be able to see if you got all the spots. Leather Boots Its main constituents were surfactants that are hydrophilic and oleophobic. These compounds not only repelled liquids, stopping them from soaking into fabric, but also prevented staining by deterring particles from binding to the fibers. Revivex comes in an aerosol can whereas Nikwax prefers a trigger spray mechanism. Each to their own (and I can absolutely see how an aerosol is marginally more convenient) but I definitely prefer the manual trigger spray approach. I’m not keen on the extra resources required for an aerosol delivery (it seems wasteful and, of course, you have to pay for it). And I’ve always found aerosols seem to run out of propellant before the can is empty.

Therefore, if you need an effective fabric protector that keeps your upholstery water/rain/snow proof; or protects your favorite dress, fabric purse or shoes at a party from accidental spills, Water Shield will meet your expectations. The other pain point when using the Water Shield is that it takes forever to dry. You may have to wait for up to 24 hours before your sofa, or other upholstery dries, which is significantly a long time for an item that is part of daily living.So for me this isn’t a big deal, but if you have a super-sensitive nose, it might be a big deal for you! Number of Applications Required When talking about Scotchgard fabric protector, one of these two names comes to mind depending on how new you are to the product: Scotchgard Water Shield and Scotchgard Fabric Protector. For those who camp regularly in unforgivable weather, a waterproof spray like the Nikwax Solarproof is imperative to ensuring your tent shields you from the elements. It gives you great water-repellency and even UV protection while not compromising the versatility of your tent. Scotchgard Heavy Duty Water Shield — Best Waterproofing Spray for Outdoor Fabric Specs The company has introduced a variety of innovations since its founding in 1977. Among other things, it was the first company to develop a non-softening wax for leather boots, which is still a popular product. As discussed earlier, a common trend was for waterproofing agents to make fabrics very hard—Nikwax changed all that with their patented formula. Just like Nikwax, KIWI also has two brands featured on our list. This solidifies its reputation as a formidable manufacturer. It’s also the producer of our favorite product on the list—the Camp Dry—so you can be guaranteed that it is worth considering for your boots.