I washed a very very old soft shell jacket with an extra cap full than the suggested amount. It didn't come out water proofed at all - that I can tell anyway. But I don't know if it's my jacket is so old it probably will never work on it or if the liquid isn't very good. Maybe others have had better results? Will try again another time and see.
Breathable softshell garments are most likely to get sweaty and wet inside when used in damp or wet conditions. If the outer fabric absorbs water, the garment can lose up to 70% of its breathability. Therefore, the durable water repellency (DWR) on the outer fabric of your softshell jacket must be maintained to ensure comfort. It will eventually wear off and need to be renewed with Nikwax Softshell Proof. Easy and quick to apply in a washing machine, its highly durable water repellency (DWR) develops on air drying. The washing machine application ensures that the treatment goes right through the garment, treating seams, tapes and cords, as well as the fabric. Nikwax Soft Shell Proof has been specifically designed and optimised for softshell garments; it leaves a flexible water resistant treatment on individual fibres allowing moisture vapour to pass through, maintaining breathability.
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