Durable Water Repellent Sprays (DWR Sprays)
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You may not think about it that often, but the maintenance of your Gore-Tex jacket or other shell materials is of great importance to restore the water-repellent layer. With durable water-repellent sprays (DWR sprays) you can achieve this! DWR sprays apply a new layer of water repellency and help repel rain, snow and dirt, while maintaining breathability.
Read in this blog how to wash outer shells, such as Gore-Tex jackets, and maintain the water repellency.
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In this comparison we analyze five popular DWR sprays: Nikwax TX.Direct Spray-On, Grangers Performance Repel Plus, Gear Aid Revivex Durable Water Repellent, Arc'teryx Nu Durable Water Repellent and McNett Revivex Instant Water Repellent.
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We evaluate these sprays based on five key aspects:
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Water repellency restoration: How effectively does the spray restore the water-repellent properties?
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Coating durability: How long does the new DWR layer remain effective, even after washing or intensive use?
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Environmental friendliness: Does it contain environmentally friendly ingredients and is it free of harmful chemicals?
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Ease of use: Is the spray easy to apply and well distributed over the garment?
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Value for money: Is the spray affordable and does it offer good performance?
Rating table
Nikwax TX.Direct Spray-On
Nikwax TX.Direct Spray-On is a water-based spray specifically designed for technical fabrics. It restores water repellency without harmful PFCs and maintains breathability.
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Specifications:
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Price: ± $12 per 300 ml (for 2-3 garments)
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Weight: 350 g (0.77 lbs)
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Extra: Biodegradable, suitable for use on wet clothing.
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Rating:
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Restore water repellency: 7
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Coating durability: 6
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Eco-friendliness: 9
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Ease of use: 8
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Value for money: 8
Overall score: 38/50
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Alternative uses: Ideal for tents and backpacks.
Grangers Performance Repel Plus
Grangers Performance Repel Plus combines water repellency restoration with ease of use. It is a fine mist spray and is Bluesign certified, which guarantees environmental friendliness.
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Specifications:
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Price: ± $14 per 275 ml (for 2-3 garments)
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Weight: 320 g (0.70 lbs)
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Extra: Free from harmful PFCs, safe for breathable membranes.
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Rating:
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Water repellency restoration: 8
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Coating durability: 7
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Eco-friendliness: 9
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Ease of use: 9
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Value for money: 8
Overall score: 41/50
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Alternative use: Suitable for softshells and down products.
Gear Aid Revivex Durable Water Repellent
Gear Aid Revivex biedt krachtige DWR-herstel met een focus op duurzaamheid. Deze spray werkt beter in combinatie met hitteactivatie, zoals een droger of strijkijzer.
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Specificaties:
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Prijs: ± $16 per 300 ml (voor 3-4 kledingstukken)
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Gewicht: 400 g (0.88 lbs)
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Extra: Hitteactivatie aanbevolen voor maximale prestaties.
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Beoordeling:
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Herstel waterafstotendheid: 9
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Duurzaamheid coating: 9
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Milieuvriendelijkheid: 7
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Gebruiksgemak: 7
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Prijs-kwaliteitverhouding: 8
Totaalscore: 40/50
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Alternatief gebruik: Geschikt voor outdoor gear zoals slaapzakken en handschoenen.
Arc'teryx Nu Durable Water Repellent
Arc'teryx Nu Durable Water Repellent is specifically designed for high-performance clothing. It focuses on high-performance DWR recovery without compromising breathability.
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Specifications:
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Price: ± $18 per 250 ml (for 2 garments)
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Weight: 300 g (0.66 lbs)
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Extra: Optimized for Gore-Tex and other high-end fabrics.
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Rating:
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Water repellency recovery: 9
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Coating durability: 8
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Eco-friendliness: 8
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Ease of use: 7
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Value for money: 7
Overall score: 39/50
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Alternative uses: Excellent for ski and alpine clothing.
McNett Revivex Instant Water Repellent
McNett Revivex Instant Water Repellent provides fast results and is convenient for on the go. The spray works immediately and requires no additional drying time.
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Specifications:
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Price: ± $13 per 150 ml (for 1-2 garments)
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Weight: 200 g (0.44 lbs)
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Extra: No heat activation required, instant results.
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Rating:
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Restore water repellency: 7
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Coating durability: 6
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Eco-friendliness: 7
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Ease of use: 9
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Value for money: 6
Total score: 35/50
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Alternative use: Ideal for shoes and gloves.