I1v3 Smart Fabric AB

Fantastic fabric protectant for the upcoming winter! *Used on my sneakers and winter jackets!*

I've been meaning to try out this new and improved version. Since I don't have a convertible top I have been using Smart Fabric on my shoes for years now. This time I decided to see how well it works on a sherpa lined fleece jacket I just purchased from costco. Washed the jacket and then proceeded to douse the outside with the smart fabric until thoroughly soaked as per instructions. I would caution to do this in a well ventilated area as I did this in my bathroom and had to get a fan blasting in there for a few hours to dissipate the fumes. I let the jacket dry for a day and a half before using. I did notice that it left quite a tacky texture on the fleece fabric when I felt it after it was dry. I was hoping that it wouldn't just rub off on my seatbelt or car seat after one use. I did an initial water test on the sleeves, and sure enough the water just ran right off. With the winter weather approaching here in the PNW, I wanted to test the capabilities of the water repellency when out and about. Unfortunately it hasn't rained hard enough to really put the jacket through its paces but it does keep the water off and any drops left are micro droplets which are easily shaken off. I wanted to see how long the product would last on the jacket, and after one week I washed the jacket by itself. Washed on hot and dried on low. The tacky texture was gone when it came out of the dryer, and I immediately tested the repellency under the faucet. Still 100% water repellency!!! Another week goes by and I just washed the jacket again, this time I though to take a video to see how the repellency held up. I would say that the protection has diminished a bit. When I did the faucet test, there are a few spots on the sleeve that soaked up the water while the surrounding areas still had 100% water repellency. I know this wasn't the original intended use for this product, but this was a fun experiment to do and hopefully I can try it out on my other shoes to help keep them cleaner for longer!

Water proof your cloth top

Product works great! You’re going to want something that will provide a longer life span for your cloth top. This is it…

Excellent fabric protector ... Works extremely well