How To: Waterproof your Coats

How To: Waterproof your Coats

​We’ve got a winter storm today, so that means I’m going to catch up on my waterproofing! I’ve been pushing it off but today's the day!

Did you know there’s great products out there to help waterproof your gear so you don’t have to get rid of them?!

Today, I’m using one of the top brands NIKWAX ! I’m waterproofing my coats and my husband's coats since they have started to lose their waterproof capabilities. You know you need to waterproof them when guess what they stop repelling water and start soaking all the water in. Believe me, it’s no fun when it happens and you end up feeling like a cold, wet puppy dog! 

So let’s walk through the steps so you know how to waterproof your jackets and coats…

1. Pick 1-3 Garments that you need to waterproof (No more than 3 at a time)
2. Start with the NIKWAX Tech Wash and follow the instructions on the back of the bottle depending on what kind of washing machine you have and how many garments you’re cleaning.
3. Once your cycle is done, keep your garments in there and now use NIKWAX TX.DIRECT Wash-In and again follow the directions on the back of the bottle.
4. After that cycle is complete you can hang dry your garments or if the care label allows you can dry it on a low setting. (To be on the safe side, I’m going to hang dry mine)

And Tada! You have officially waterproof your coats or jackets! It’s just that simple! So if you’re like me and have been pushing this off, use a snow day to get some of those extra house chores done! Happy waterproofing day!  xoxo Kimmy