Bob wrote:
"todd" wrote in message
oups.com...
Just use TechWash or a similar product. Most outdoor stores and
ski
shops will sell non-detergent soaps that work great. They clean up
ski, snowboard, camping gear, whatever...and preserve the
breathability
and waterproofing.

Is "Ivory" an equivalent product?

Bob


I don't think so. You want a cleaner that isn't soap, I believe. Go
in an outdoor store, they'll have something. Here is a description of
Nikwax's TechWash product;

WHY USE NIKWAX TECH WASH?

Tech Wash is a non-detergent, biodegradable cleaner that removes
dirt and detergent residue while leaving the fabric's water-repellency
intact. When garments are laundered in detergent, a water-attractive
residue is left behind The hydrophilic(water loving) molecules of the
residue mask the effectiveness of the garments durable water-repellency
(DWR). This causes the fabric to 'wet out' prematurely. All waterproof
breathable fabrics rely on the DWR to optimize their performance. Tech
Wash more than doubles the life of the DWR. Tech wash will also remove
water attractive residues left from other detergent washings.