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Making ponte fabric waterproof

BrendaP

Making ponte fabric waterproof
« on: May 13, 2018, 22:03:23 PM »
I have just finished making an unlined jacket from poly scuba fabric
https://www.thetextilecentre.co.uk/collections/jersey/products/neon-sketched-splodge-floral-print-poly-scuba-jersey-dress-fabric-material?variant=40013613064

I used New Look 6142 and I am quite pleased with it, though it is quite roomy and feels as though it ought to be a raincoat rather than a light jacket.

So, is it possible to waterproof, or at least make showerproof, this type of fabric?  and if so is it better to use a wash-in or a spray-on product?
« Last Edit: May 13, 2018, 23:16:39 PM by BrendaP »
Brenda.  My machines are: Corona, a 1953 Singer 201K-3, Caroline, a 1940 Singer 201K-3, Thirza, 1949 Singer 221K, Azilia, 1957 Singer 201K-MK2 and Vera, a Husqvarna 350 SewEasy about 20 years old. Also Bernina 1150 overlocker and Elna 444 Coverstitcher.
http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.

Lachica

Re: Mking ponte fabric waterproof
« Reply #1 on: May 13, 2018, 22:24:31 PM »
Don't see why not. If you can wait a week until I get back from hols I can try a bit for you, I'm pretty sure I have a bit of waterproofing spray lurking around somewhere.
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wrenkins

Re: Making ponte fabric waterproof
« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2018, 06:27:50 AM »
I have used both spray on and wash-in for re-proofing ski gear and I prefer the spray on. I don't know if it was my imagination but I thought the wash-in affected the wicking properties of my jacket and made it a bit clammy.
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BrendaP

Re: Making ponte fabric waterproof
« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2018, 09:25:07 AM »
I'm not expecting really waterproof, I've got a good proper waterproof.  It's just that when I tried the jacket on it just felt as though it ought to be a mac! 

Thanks for your thoughts about loosing the wicking properties with wash-in.  I suppose if the stuff is on the outside rather than throughout the fabric it will be more comfortable to wear.
Brenda.  My machines are: Corona, a 1953 Singer 201K-3, Caroline, a 1940 Singer 201K-3, Thirza, 1949 Singer 221K, Azilia, 1957 Singer 201K-MK2 and Vera, a Husqvarna 350 SewEasy about 20 years old. Also Bernina 1150 overlocker and Elna 444 Coverstitcher.
http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.

Holly Berry

Re: Making ponte fabric waterproof
« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2018, 11:29:51 AM »
My only thought would be, if the spray forms a film it may split if the fabric stretches. Perhaps with scuba though there might not be enough stretch to make a difference.
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Bodgeitandscarper

Re: Making ponte fabric waterproof
« Reply #5 on: May 14, 2018, 11:52:37 AM »
The sprays I've used in the past haven't formed a film, I presume they are still the same.

wrenkins

Re: Making ponte fabric waterproof
« Reply #6 on: May 14, 2018, 13:39:36 PM »
My spray didn't form a visible film. I presume it was some type of polymer coating as it needed tumble dried to complete the process. It'll all be in the formulation. The inventors will have thought of all that.  8)
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