Jacket Reproofing, GORE-TEX® Reproofing using the Aqua-Repellant System

The LSR AQUA REPELLENT REPROOFING SYSTEM for reproofing jackets, trousers and all outdoor activity garments is suitable for GORE-TEX®, Sympatex®, eVENT®, Aquafoil®, HyVent® and all other types of breathable waterproof jackets and trousers.

Above are two identical top-of-the-range breathable, high performance outdoor garments. But what's the difference...?

The one on the right has been treated with LSR's exclusive AQUA REPELLENT REPROOFING SYSTEM which INCREASES WATER REPELLANCY of a one year old breathable garment from 75 minutes to 15 HOURS, and simultaneously improves the breathability of the garment by 35%

The Evidence
LSR commissioned a leading university's textile department to undertake tests on a 12 month old breathable garment. These tests showed that after only 75mins the outer fabric soaked up water, which then affects the garment's ability to breathe, resulting in 'wetting out'. The diagram (right) shows how a wet and soiled untreated outer fabric makes it impossible for the membrane to "breathe".

'Wetting out' is a term used when perspiration becomes trapped in the garment due to an unproofed outer face fabric letting in water - thus blocking the breathable membrane. This causes the wearer to feel cold, damp and uncomfortable.

LSR's Aqua Repellent Reproofing System was then applied and the garment re-tested. The tests showed that the same garment stood up to 15 hours continuous heavy rain before the outer fabric soaked up water! Breathability was also increased by 35%. The diagram (right) shows how perspiration - shown by the main arrow - can easily pass through the breathable membrane and proofed outer fabric.

The tests proved conclusively that the Aqua Repellant System WORKS!

The Aqua Repellent System is an exclusive and customised service carried out under stringent standards, using the most technologically advanced proofing materials.

We first test all garments on the Seuter tester to ensure that the waterproof membrane is in good condition and that the garment has not started to delaminate. If the garment fails this test it cannot be made waterproof and needs replacing - we will contact you to let you know.

Mail Order Postage & Packing

See our Order Form for current prices (PDF file - opens in new window). Please note that return postage charges are per parcel - regardless of how many items are enclosed.



Read our mail order information page before sending a parcel.

COLLECTION BY FedEx - NEW!
LSR can arrange for your item to be collected from your address at £12 (or £15 for large items like tents). See mail order page for full details.

Contact LSR

Tel 01282 439109 Fax 056011 53292 Send Email
Lancashire Sports Repairs Ltd.
19 Athletic Street,
Burnley, Lancs.
BB10 4LP

Callers welcome Mon-Thurs 9.00-5.00pm Friday 9.00-1.00pm except Bank Holidays. Always plenty of bargain items (footwear, rucsacks etc.) available in our salesroom. Phone before making journey.

LSR is a licensed repair centre for GORE-TEX® fabrics

'I felt propelled to write you a quick email to tell you how impressed I've been with the service your company has provided me. I needed to get my Berghaus jacket re'waterproofed', and after speaking to a very helpful lady called Ann, I sent it off to LSR. No more than a day later Ann called me herself to let me know that the jacket had been received and that she had already tested the problem areas, and would make sure that everything was re-tested after treatment before returning it to me. I've just collected the coat from the courier company, and I am very pleased with not only the condition of the jacket now that it has been 'serviced', but also the level of customer care and personal attention I received. I'll be happy to recommend you to friends.' Yours, Sophie P.