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From: Linda Marie
Date: 08-27-2004, 03:34 PM (1 of 24)
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I found a heavy weight poplin fabric which has a high sheen to it but I want to make a lightweight raincoat out of it. Is there a product available to make a fabric water resistant?
Linda Marie
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From: MaryW
Date: 08-27-2004, 03:42 PM (2 of 24)
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Hi Linda Marie, I do think there is something on the market. It is a spray if I am not mistaken. Works on tents too. Hey girls, what is the name of that stuff that makes things water repellent?
MaryW
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From: paroper
Date: 08-27-2004, 04:45 PM (3 of 24)
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Will Scotchguard do it?
pam
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From: DorothyL
Date: 08-27-2004, 06:08 PM (4 of 24)
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I said this on the other board where we were all glad to be back but I'll say it again. I've seen a clear vinyl that you apply to regular fabric. I don't know how it works. I saw it at JoAnns I think. Dorothy |
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From: Linda Marie
Date: 08-28-2004, 12:28 AM (5 of 24)
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I appreciate you taking time to answer my questions. I am not sure about covering the whole thing in vinyl as that could get quite hot. Spraying on may be the only way to go. I am going to just surfing the net until something comes up but I appreciate your suggestions! Linda B. Rock Hill, SC 
Linda Marie
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 08-29-2004, 08:11 PM (6 of 24)
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I answered on the other thread.. Scotchguard is the best , easiest answer there is.. It does not show, it only has to be re-applied when you wash it all out, and it works 100 % of the time.. Like all 3-M products it is worth the price, but they do NOT give it away.. I have been using it for 30 years or therabouts..
Sew With Love
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From: smessier
Date: 09-20-2004, 02:41 PM (7 of 24)
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Hi, I'm new here, but I've been sewing off an on for 38 years. Yikes! Didn't realize it had been so long until I just figured it out! I like making home decor items, purses, and clothing. I have a heck of a time fitting myself, but I love sewing clothes for others. Anyway, I've never seen any type of spray that can make a fabric waterproof. However, there is a product that we spray on our tents...can't think of the name, but it is spray silicone. Okay, just looked in my cupboard and found some. It's made by KIWI and it's for tents, tarps, boots, etc. It's called 'Camp Dry' and it works pretty well. It says it's effective on all breathable materials and it's branded as a water repellent. You can usually find it in the shoe polish area. Hope this helps! Sandy |
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From: MaryW
Date: 09-20-2004, 06:11 PM (8 of 24)
Smessier, welcome to Sew Whats New and thanks for the help. 
MaryW
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 09-21-2004, 07:15 PM (9 of 24)
Well, I think the Scotchgard is a water repellant , not a waterproofer.. All I know is that if it gets a spill and you wipe it off quickly it does not soak in and stain, no matter what color the liquid.. and so, we all started treating our London Fog's with it instead of paying the price to have them dry cleaned... Much more economical.. $ 5.00 a can and it covers several yards of material.. It is on almost all upholstered furniture you buy nowadays, but we used it first for our L F raincoats back in the 60's, and I personally still use it.. 
Sew With Love
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From: MyMenagerie
Date: 10-15-2004, 12:06 PM (10 of 24)
| Hi, I've used both! The Camp Dry (spray silicone) we used on our field boots for tromping in the wet grass. Scotch Guard we've used on everything from coats to table mats and cloths, to upholstered furniture. I love both and think they would both work but I'd go to the store and compare the cans sides by side in case tehy mention any reason for not doing it. |
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From: Melanie T
Date: 10-23-2004, 10:20 AM (11 of 24)
McPhee Workshop sells several varieties of weather proofing stuff for outerwear. I have never tried any of it, but the descriptions in the catalog are nice and the people that you talk to on the phone are very knowlegable and helpful. One of the products can be washed in in the wash machine, I think that would be an easy way to apply it to the material or to the finished garment. I am planning to buy a can and use it on all of my kids mits, coats & hats this winter. They have a website too. 
Melanie
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From: SummerRainemama
Date: 01-01-2005, 02:31 PM (12 of 24)
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You can also have the fabric PUL'd (Polyurethane Laminate) Its what some of us diaper makers use for waterproofing diapers. There are yahoo groups who do coops and each woman sends in there yardage of fabric to be PUL'd. HTH's |
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From: sewerzzzzzz
Date: 02-28-2005, 07:50 PM (13 of 24)
| Nikwax from www.campmor.com |
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From: Sancin
Date: 03-01-2005, 02:56 AM (14 of 24)
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Hi all If you read the label Scotchguard IS silicon spray - and you pay for the pretty can and aerosol. Silicon is silicon - a petroleum by product. I also use it for many things. I used to be able to buy liquid silicon by the gallon (at 1/100 of the price) at a paint store here. It is used to waterproof shower stalls. I have not been able to get it for a long time, though I check every paint and hardware store I go into. It is usually by the paint thiners and chemicals. I used to transfer it to the little bottles with the fluff ball inside that I use to water proof my winter boots. I don't think the stuff that McPhee sells is silicon as I looked at the product and asked what it is made of. It is used to seal the seams in outer wear. In US probably can get the same stuff from any sewing shop that carries outdoor clothing fabric. Sundrop Textiles in Coquitlam BC also carries several waterproof products like McPhee's (are on line and very good to order from) Funny, I also have a similar coat on the go. I had the material, needed a coat and didn't want to buy more material. I think it will be relatively water resistant as it is tightly woven. I don't think I would trust it in a heavy rain. Sundrop carries a fabric called westcoat fabric which is similar to, but softer, than Commander, which is very water repellant. Good luck - let us know how it turns out. *~*~*~* Nancy*~*~*~* " I try to take one day at a time - but sometimes several days attack me at once."
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From: MaryW
Date: 03-02-2005, 10:29 AM (15 of 24)
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This is weird because I was told that Scotchguard was outlawed and not for sale any longer. Something in it was harmful to people and pets.
MaryW
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From: TammyE.H.
Date: 03-06-2005, 03:25 PM (16 of 24)
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Scotchguard, outlawed??? S"funny... I just had a can of it in my hands at the grocery store last week... Maybe they just modified the recipe... |
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From: Magot
Date: 03-06-2005, 04:14 PM (17 of 24)
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A good place to try would be local hiking/outdoor shops. There you can get the entire range of spray on the boot stuff(which I have used on my suade(sp) boots and found needs constant reapplication) to the wash in re-proofer used on waterproof coats. This latter product is excellent and lasts all season. I believe you have to be careful how you wsh the coats, that is only use soap products not detergents, but it tells you on the bottle. One bottle is enough for a couple of washes and I would apply it after the garement is made. It does not affect the feel of the fabric, maybe crisps it up a bit - but the lining to my husband's coat always feels the same after I have used it. It's not that expensive and worth a go. And yes, I have spent my time painting tents with the sealer stuff - thats why I now have a caravan! love and kisses, Jan
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From: paroper
Date: 03-06-2005, 05:07 PM (18 of 24)
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If there is a ban, it may vary by country or even state within the country.
pam
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From: Sancin
Date: 03-07-2005, 04:56 AM (19 of 24)
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I don't know if Scotchguard is banned but I do know that it is a petroleum byproduct and thus 'oil'. If inhaled as it may be in aerosol spraying it can cause lipid pneumonia which is very serious as the lipids breakdown lung tissue. There are warnings on products where this is a potential problem (like use mask etc) for just this reason. I suspect one does not put masks on their pets when spraying. It is particularly dangerous to the very young and very old. Potential for lipid pneumonia is also one of the reason's one should not give peanuts to children much before 4 or 4 years of age. I may have retired but the health teaching never leaves one!! 
*~*~*~* Nancy*~*~*~* " I try to take one day at a time - but sometimes several days attack me at once."
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From: Magot
Date: 03-07-2005, 12:21 PM (20 of 24)
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The sprays for shoes and so on all say use in a well ventilated room (silicone based) - I mean - who wants silicone coated lungs? I always use it outside and remain upwind. love and kisses, Jan
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 03-07-2005, 12:33 PM (21 of 24)
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I do not spray any aerosole inside my home ! ! It all goes outside.. I only have one set of lungs and I abused them with cigaret smoke for too many years before I quit.. I can still buy Scotchgard, and I do.. I believe in 3 M products and they are worth the money to me.. IMHO, of course..
Sew With Love
Libby |
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From: Magot
Date: 03-07-2005, 02:21 PM (22 of 24)
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I have to admit I can't breathe if I enter the bedroom after Tony has sprayed his 'pits. Still, I prefer my husband sweet smelling rather than rank!
love and kisses, Jan
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From: AndreaSews
Date: 03-13-2005, 08:04 PM (23 of 24)
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I looked back and saw that it was in August that this thread was started. The sewer has probably finished her project and worn it all winter! But for what it is worth, I have a water repellent made for outerwear, called Revivex. It's non-toxic and non-aerosol. You wash the garment, rinse twice, and pump-spray it onto the wet garment. Tumble dry and you're done. I got mine at REI, in store (also try REI.com). If they don't havethat brand anymore, then they certainly have another brand going into the spring season.
Andrea
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From: MariLynnTX
Date: 05-25-2005, 07:39 PM (24 of 24)
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I have learned a lot about waterproofing fabric just reading this thread. I have never waterproofed anything but baby bibs and I used the iron-on plasticizing stuff for those. Works great! Just rinse it under the faucet. I love to read these threads; so often learn something I didn't know before! MariLynntx
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