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Water repellent= lets the water in and then lets it outWaterproof=lets the water in but not outnothing really keeps you dry in a true frog strangler downpourThis based on years of experience. Gloves are the worst.Peter Y.
Anything with a membrane has the outer material coated with DWR or similar type of coating. This keeps the membrane from "wetting out". It needs to be renewed on a regular basis. Boots, gloves, jackets, pants-all of it.NixWax and a few others are workable solutions. Dirt/oil (body or otherwise) will also compromise the performance of the membrane. In short, regular maintenance is needed for optimum performance.
I use Nikwax TX direct and Tech Washhttp://www.nikwax.com/en-gb/products/productdetail.php?productid=4http://www.nikwax.com/en-gb/products/productdetail.php?productid=3&itemid=-1&fabricid=-1But the issue of waterproof on bike is also obvious2 piece will always leak at join, wet crutch because water climbs up your front and soaks from waist down if it rains hard enough.
has anyone else experienced this? I have a few pieces of waterproof riding gear that have stopped being waterproof. they are newer items with internal waterproof membranes. My Firstgear gloves decided not to be waterproof anymore at the grand canyon last week. then my tourmaster boots became waterproof in only one direction; the water got in but not out. then my Fieldsheer jacket started to leak. all items are 3 years old +/-. do the membranes wear out?