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High quality DWR waterproofing from nanoCare

When it comes to hiking, sailing and other outdoor adventures, it’s all about the right clothing. If it is reliable in wind and weather, it keeps wind, rain and moisture out. If the jacket, trousers and shoes are waterproof and at the same time breathable, they offer the best protection and ensure good comfort against the skin when out and about. With a DWR waterproofing rainwater or spray simply beads off the jacket, much like a lotus flower. Find out everything you need to know about a durable water repellent waterproofing here.

Water rolls off the textile

The three letters DWR stand for “Durable Water Repellent”. If an outer fabric is equipped with it, it is water-repellent and thus stays dry. The waterproofing prevents individual drops from becoming a film of water over the entire surface. The water beads off the surface, runs down and drips off. In the case of rainwear, the finish ensures breathability: the waterproof membrane incorporated into the garments can transport moisture from the inside despite rain and wetness from the outside. New clothing is manufactured with water-repellent waterproofing: For this, fabrics are impregnated by jets or dipped in a bath of DWR and excess waterproofing is removed by machine. The manufactured clothing is permanently waterproof. How long this waterproofing reliably allows the drops to roll off depends on the respective use: the layer suffers under the straps of the backpack or through dirt and washing. If the drops no longer roll off, reimpregnation is advisable.

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This is a PWR waterproofing

A little chemistry is necessary for an accurate explanation of the ingredients. In addition to paraffin and wax emulsions, fluorocarbons and silicones are also used in the manufacture of outdoor clothing. All active ingredients provide very good permanent protection. Fluorocarbons are also known as polyfluorinated surfactants and work reliably. They not only protect the wearer of the clothing from moisture, but are also dirt-repellent at the same time. Because the membranes processed on the inside react sensitively to contamination by oil or grease, the fluorocarbons also protect against this. Because they are considered questionable despite their positive properties, many manufacturers are looking for real alternatives. A good alternative is offered by our Nanoflex Repel Eco: Highly effective system for industrial finishing of all types of fibers for highly wash-stable water repellency and soil repellency of aqueous stains. Interested in Nanoflex Repel Eco?

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Waterproofing

and the environment
The chemicals used in DWR-waterproofing ensure that the clothing treated with it is simultaneously waterproof on the outside and breathable on the inside. Manufacturers use different substances for this purpose. Fluorocarbons, which include both perfluorinated and polyfluorinated chemicals, or PFCs, are a group that now includes more than 8,000 different substances. Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) are just two of the best known. They are produced artificially. Because they tend to remain persistent and are not easily degraded over time, they are now found in all regions of the world. While some fluorocarbons are classified as completely harmless, others are considered rather problematic. Yet it is precisely the waterproofingen made by fluorocarbons that are reliable and durable. They allow rain and moisture to bead up on the outside and even keep greasy dirt out. In the case of waterproofingen without fluorocarbons, the waterproofingen are made of silicones or other polymers. Unfortunately, these don’t provide as excellent protection against greasy and oily spills. To fill this gap in the market, we have developed PFC-free products based on hyperbranched polymers: Nanoflex L-Care, Nanoflex Wash-On C0 and Nanoflex DWR CO-ECO. Do you fancy the future of waterproofing?

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Your advantages with nanoCare

Water-repellent

Drops and splashes don’t matter, a shower does, heavy rain even more so. Don’t turn outdoor into an adventure.

Permanently weatherproof

Once it has rained, cats, birds and deer are dry faster than you can look. With waterproofingen of the nanoCare brand you can manage that too.

Hygienic and smart

Wherever cleanliness is a top priority, waterproofingen does a great job thanks to its dirt-repellent properties. Whether on stone or textiles.

Textil waterproofing von nanoCare

The difference between waterproof, water resistant and water repellent

If a jacket is labelled “waterproof”, you can be sure that you will stay dry in any case, even if the rain lasts longer. Inside, a corresponding membrane ensures that the waterproof jacket is really waterproof. If the jacket or pants are classified as waterproof or water-repellent, water and dirt will also bead up on the surface. However, if the rain lasts longer, the clothing will soak through over time. Hydrostatic water column is an international standard used by the textile industry to identify waterproof, water-resistant and water-repellent clothing. Use nanoCare’s DWR waterproofing to get a durable water repellent waterproofing and enjoy a new outdoor experience. You have found interest in our DWR waterproofing?

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The DWR procedure waterproofing

If the jacket or pants are permanently impregnated, they cannot soak up water even in heavy rain. The clothing remains light, warm and always offers the necessary freedom of movement. Rain jackets and rain trousers with waterproof and at the same time breathable membranes can only show off their advantages if the outer waterproofing is also perfect. Only then does the water roll off the outside. If, on the other hand, the outer fabric becomes saturated with water, known as “wetting out” by experts, the membrane is impervious. Then it can no longer release the water vapour produced by the body to the outside.

First read, then wash and care

If the function is to be maintained for a long time, clothing made of Gore-Tex, Sympatex, eVent or other modern materials requires the right treatment. The care instructions will tell you what you need to know: Washing is uncomplicated and easy. You can simply put the vapour-permeable yet wind- and waterproof membrane fabrics in the washing machine. To ensure that dirt, salt particles and detergent residues are well removed from the clothing, these pieces must be washed relatively often. Only then will the vapour diffusion through the incorporated membrane work as intended by the manufacturer. Before putting the jacket or trousers in the washing machine, all zips and Velcro fasteners should be closed. As a rule, a gentle wash cycle at 30 degrees Celsius is sufficient, using a mild or special detergent, but without any fabric softener additives or extra fabric softener. A short spin is sufficient.

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The salt from the sweat must be washed out

Sweat contains salts along with many other substances: you can simply lick your palm and check. As the moisture from the sweat diffuses out through the membrane, the salt crystallizes into large crystals. These stay inside the jacket and pants because they can’t fit through the tiny membrane pores. If the salt crystals remain in the fabric, they can attack the material over time, making it porous and thus unable to perform its function. Likewise, all residues of perfume, creams, lotion or sunscreen should be regularly removed from the fibres by washing. Wearing a backpack or bag causes the straps to rub against the shoulders and back.

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The dryer reactivates the waterproofing

Unless otherwise stated on the label, you should tumble dry your functional clothing after washing. The lowest setting is sufficient to reactivate the waterproofing. If you do not have a dryer, it is sufficient to iron the clothing on the lowest setting of your iron. However, even with the most careful treatment of the clothes, the manufacturer’s waterproofing will wear off over time. If the drops no longer roll off the fabric but are sucked into it, a reimpregnation is due. This is the right way to care for functional clothing:

  • Read the washing and care labels thoroughly
  • Wash functional clothing frequently and reactivate waterproofing using a dryer or iron
  • If the rain does not bead up, waterproof.
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This is how clothing safely keeps out wind and weather

Functional clothing for use in wind and weather is virtually high-tech. The membrane inside the clothing has tiny but numerous pores. If it is warmer inside the jacket than outside, the wearer will sweat under stress. As soon as the water vapour inside the jacket exceeds a certain pressure, the tiny molecules diffuse to the outside and you continue to feel comfortable in your clothing. The pores are designed to allow water vapor to pass from the inside to the outside, while at the same time keeping the rain out. If the rain cannot penetrate the fabric and the sweat diffuses to the outside, the clothing is waterproof. Finally, a waterproofing perfects the fabric, water beads up on the outside and cannot penetrate the fabric.

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waterproofing Refresh

If the original waterproofing wears off, it’s time for a refresher. If you want to refresh your clothes yourself waterproof, you can either spray it on the fabric with Nanoflex Tex2, Nanoflex THD or Nanoflex L-Care. Or you can wash it with Nanoflex Wash-On New or Nanoflex Wash-On C0.

If you want to wash in the fresh waterproofing, all the rinse chambers of the washing machine must be meticulously cleaned. Then place the freshly washed jacket or trousers in the washing drum and add the amount of waterproofing specified on the package. Wash the clothes as indicated on the care instructions at 40 degrees Celsius on the gentle cycle and then dry everything in the dryer on the lowest setting. You can also hang the clothes up and let them air dry. Jackets or trousers made of GoreTex or Sympatex, on the other hand, should be impregnated with spray specifically on the outside and there on the seams, shoulders and all areas of wear. This ensures that the permeability of water vapour is better preserved. If the impregnation spray is to ensure a robust waterproofing, you should follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully. There it is listed how long the impregnation spray must act and dry. While it is sufficient for some sprays if the fabric dries for an hour in the fresh air, others must first be activated by heat.

Tip: Always carry out the waterproofing with spray outdoors.

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This waterproofing is available

By means of spray the waterproofing is simply sprayed on the garment or shoes. After drying, everything is safely sealed again against water and dirt. The individual sprays differ in smell, price and the time they take to dry. Nanoflex Tex2, Nanoflex THD or Nanoflex L-Care are odourless, attractively priced and easy to apply. At the same time, they achieve the highest performance values based on new scientific findings. With them you can easily and comfortably apply all textiles waterproof.
The waterproofing can be done just as easily in the washing machine. The specially developed agents are simply placed in the washing drum with your trousers, jacket or rucksack and distributed evenly throughout the washing process. For exact dosage and handling, simply follow the instructions on the package.
If you want to impregnate suede and other sensitive materials waterproof, an impregnation foam is well suited for this purpose. Even if the foam impregnation does not quite reach the quality of the waterproofing by a spray, the materials treated with it reliably repel the water. On the instructions you will find whether you need to rub the foam into the material with a cloth or sponge. Then the foam must dry well.

These questions are often asked on the subject of waterproofing.

If the clothing is equipped with a DWR finish, this ensures that rain and other moisture from the outside simply beads off and the upper fabric layer remains dry. This allows perspiration from the inside to diffuse through the integrated membrane, and the clothing remains breathable and waterproof at the same time.
If you are not sure whether your outdoor clothing is still rainproof, simply do a test: hold the garment under the shower and let the water run over the fabric. If the water beads up as usual, all is well. If not, you should either thermally reactivate the DWRwaterproofing or renew it.
Basically, any garment can be waterproof, especially those worn as the outermost layer against cold, rain and dirt. While this is clear for rain jackets and pants, it can also be worthwhile for workwear and other jackets. They also become water repellent with a DWR-waterproofing. Only functional clothing with an internal climate membrane, on the other hand, are actually waterproof.
It depends on the load of the garments and how they are cared for. Functional clothing should be cleaned in the washing machine at regular and relatively short intervals using special detergents suitable for this purpose. As long as the water still beads off the surface, the waterproofing is intact. How often a rucksack, jacket, trousers or shoes need to be re-washed waterproofing depends on so many factors that a blanket answer cannot be given here. Check whether the water still beads off and decide for yourself whether the waterproofing is still enough or not.
If the impregnation spray is to ensure a robust waterproofing, you should follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully. There is listed how long the impregnation spray must act and dry. While with some sprays it is sufficient for the fabric to dry in the open air for an hour, others must first be activated by heat.
This depends on the specific load and the quality of the clothing. If you want the functional clothing to actually be waterproof, a hydrostatic water column of 10,000 millimeters makes sense. With this, you can jog, cycle, hike or sail for several hours in the rain.

CONCLUSION

Get safely through the next rain with waterproofing

Whether you spray or wash your jacket, trousers or rucksack waterproof depends on the material used. Lined jackets and membranes without pores can be impregnated well with a spray. Membranes with micropores can be treated both with a waterproofing spray, but also in the washing machine. It is important that you follow the care instructions of the respective manufacturer. Then after successful waterproofing the water will roll off the jacket or trousers again and the climate in the clothing will remain pleasant.

What our customers say


Wir waren auf der Suche nach einem innovativen Unternehmen, das moderne Lösungen in verschiedenen Geschäftsbereichen anbieten kann. Nano Care nahm sich die Zeit, um zu verstehen, wer wir als Unternehmen sind und in welchem Markt wir tätig sind. Bisher haben wir mit ihren Produkten für den Schutz von Gebäuden und Textilien, den Dura-Keramikbeschichtungen für Automobile und der revolutionären antimikrobiellen Beschichtung Liquid Guard gearbeitet. Das Feedback, das wir von unseren Kunden erhalten, ist mehr als zufriedenstellend. Wir empfehlen von ganzem Herzen die Zusammenarbeit mit Nano Care und die Implementierung ihrer Lösungen.

 

Grigor Mihov, CEO Nano Coat Bulgarien

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Waterproofing our garden furniture was a task for our children. It is very reassuring that nothing can happen to them anymore due to the new mixture.

Ruth Jacobs

After the treatment of our parasol, the fabric looked like new. Now also nothing drips through and everything underneath stays dry.

Ruth Jacobs

The NanoCare impregnation for textiles was the last rescue for my convertible fabric roof from my old Escort. I can now enjoy the summer again and prepare my car for the restoration next winter.

Ruth Jacobs

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