Spray or wash
Again and again I get angry about the loss of impregnation when I wash my rowing clothes. I already have the topic with my rain gear or ski clothes. What do I do with functional clothing? How should I reactivate the impregnation?
Basically there are two approaches: Wash in or spray on.
if necessary
| Impregnating detergent | Impregnation spray | |
| Time to impregnate? | First after washing in a separate wash or as a combined solution | After drying |
| How to impregnate? | 1. impregnating detergent in the rinsing chamber 2. start gentle cycle 3. drying (ideal in the tumble dryer) |
1. spray dry clothing over the entire surface 2. hang clothing on a hanger 3. allow to dry |
| Problems | Chemistry to be washed may cause skin irritation with cheap products | Poor spraying performance can lead to poor results. Read safety data sheet. Do not inhale |
| Advantages | Simpler 2in1 operation Uniform impregnation |
Selected surfaces can be impregnated more strongly/weakly |
| Disadvantages | Depletion of breathability, impregnation requires wash cycle | Difficult to achieve a uniform large area impregnation, washing as an independent process (duration), health |
| Frequency | Not necessary after every wash – depending on load and expected weather | Ye after stress and expected weather |
| Costs | From 6.00 to 22.00 EUR | From 7,00 to 19,00 EUR |
So it almost doesn’t matter. If you have a little more time and are looking for an “all-in” solution, washing is your best bet.
Spraying is quick, but does not work without problems from a health point of view.
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