Laundry services
Professional clothing impregnation
We restore waterproofing for your outdoor clothing, winter jackets, and footwear. Professional application with heat activation — durability 3-5 times longer than home sprays.
Waterproofing that fades over time
You bought a good Gore-Tex jacket, paid a decent amount for it. Through the first season it works perfectly — rain beads off, snow doesn't soak through. But after a few washes, something strange starts happening. Water no longer beads off, it soaks into the fabric. The jacket feels heavy, wet, cold.
This is normal. Even the best membrane loses its waterproofing if the outer layer stops repelling water. The jacket is still technical, the membrane still works — but the dirty outer fabric holds water. The result? You feel wet, even though inside the shell you're technically dry.
Why home impregnation doesn't work
Loss of waterproofing
Home sprays are applied in spots and unevenly — poorly covered areas start soaking water after the first rain. Without heat activation, the impregnation doesn't bond with fibres and washes off at the first cleaning. The result? False sense of protection that ends in getting soaked.
Wet insulation = cold
When the outer layer soaks with water, the inner insulation gets wet too. A wet down jacket loses 80% of its thermal properties. Instead of protecting from cold, it becomes a cool, heavy shell that draws heat away from your body.
Accelerated deterioration
Non-impregnated fabric gets dirty faster, absorbs dust, sweat, and urban pollutants. Deposited dirt degrades fibres under UV exposure. The technical membrane starts losing elasticity, and the jacket ages 2-3 times faster than it should.
At Gorące Żelazko laundry, we use a professional spray method with even application across the entire surface, then activate it with heat at controlled temperature. This makes the impregnation bond permanently with fibres and withstand 10-15 washes. We know the differences between Gore-Tex, Sympatex, and other membranes — and we select products individually.
6 steps to lasting waterproofing
Every jacket, coat, or pair of shoes goes through a full professional impregnation process — from inspection to heat activation.
Inspection and identification
We check the membrane type, outer material, and garment condition. Gore-Tex, Sympatex, eVent — each membrane requires a different product. We also check if the garment needs washing before impregnation — dirty fabric won't accept the impregnation evenly.
We check the membrane type, outer material, and garment condition. Gore-Tex, Sympatex, eVent — each membrane requires a different product. We also check if the garment needs washing before impregnation — dirty fabric won't accept the impregnation evenly.
We check the membrane type, outer material, and garment condition. Gore-Tex, Sympatex, eVent — each membrane requires a different product. We also check if the garment needs washing before impregnation — dirty fabric won't accept the impregnation evenly.
Pre-wash (optional)
If the garment is dirty — we wash it with a special membrane detergent that doesn't leave a greasy layer. Regular detergents block membrane pores and prevent breathability. We use products that clean without damaging the technical structure.
If the garment is dirty — we wash it with a special membrane detergent that doesn't leave a greasy layer. Regular detergents block membrane pores and prevent breathability. We use products that clean without damaging the technical structure.
If the garment is dirty — we wash it with a special membrane detergent that doesn't leave a greasy layer. Regular detergents block membrane pores and prevent breathability. We use products that clean without damaging the technical structure.
Surface preparation
The garment must be dry and clean. We check for detergent residue that could block the impregnation application. We prepare the surface for even application — removing dust, hair, and minor dirt.
The garment must be dry and clean. We check for detergent residue that could block the impregnation application. We prepare the surface for even application — removing dust, hair, and minor dirt.
The garment must be dry and clean. We check for detergent residue that could block the impregnation application. We prepare the surface for even application — removing dust, hair, and minor dirt.
Professional application
We apply the impregnation using pressurized spray — evenly, at controlled distance, layer by layer. This ensures coverage of the entire surface, including seams, pockets, and hard-to-reach areas. Unlike home sprays — no spots or uncovered patches.
We apply the impregnation using pressurized spray — evenly, at controlled distance, layer by layer. This ensures coverage of the entire surface, including seams, pockets, and hard-to-reach areas. Unlike home sprays — no spots or uncovered patches.
We apply the impregnation using pressurized spray — evenly, at controlled distance, layer by layer. This ensures coverage of the entire surface, including seams, pockets, and hard-to-reach areas. Unlike home sprays — no spots or uncovered patches.
Heat activation
This is the critical moment. We place the garment in a tumble dryer at low temperature or in a specialised heat chamber. Heat activates the DWR (Durable Water Repellent) and makes the product bond with fibres at molecular level. Without this step, the impregnation washes off after the first cleaning.
This is the critical moment. We place the garment in a tumble dryer at low temperature or in a specialised heat chamber. Heat activates the DWR (Durable Water Repellent) and makes the product bond with fibres at molecular level. Without this step, the impregnation washes off after the first cleaning.
This is the critical moment. We place the garment in a tumble dryer at low temperature or in a specialised heat chamber. Heat activates the DWR (Durable Water Repellent) and makes the product bond with fibres at molecular level. Without this step, the impregnation washes off after the first cleaning.
Waterproofing test
We check the result by spraying water on the fabric. If water beads up and doesn't soak in — the impregnation works. If we see dark spots — we repeat application in those areas. We only release the garment when the entire surface repels water evenly.
We check the result by spraying water on the fabric. If water beads up and doesn't soak in — the impregnation works. If we see dark spots — we repeat application in those areas. We only release the garment when the entire surface repels water evenly.
We check the result by spraying water on the fabric. If water beads up and doesn't soak in — the impregnation works. If we see dark spots — we repeat application in those areas. We only release the garment when the entire surface repels water evenly.
Why professional impregnation works
We don't sell sprays. We do impregnation so it lasts a season — or three.
We know membranes
Gore-Tex requires different products than Sympatex, and softshell different than down. We know what to apply, how much, and how to activate — to restore properties without damage.
Professional equipment
Pressurized spray application + heat activation at controlled temperature. Home spray from a can is like painting with a brush — you can cover the surface, but it won't be durable or even.
Lasts 10-15 washes
Our impregnations withstand 10-15 wash cycles under proper conditions. Home spray? Two rainstorms and you need to reapply. That's the difference between chemistry that bonds with fabric and a layer that runs off at first contact with water.
Effectiveness guarantee
If after impregnation the garment still soaks water — we repeat the service at no extra cost. We check the result on every element before release. Either it works, or we fix it.
Professional clothing impregnation
Full 6-step process — from inspection to waterproofing test. Lasts 10-15 washes. Pre-wash included in price if needed.
Price from
20 PLNPrice depends on garment type and surface area
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What our clients say
Google Maps reviews from people who restored waterproofing to their clothing.
"I dropped off my Ugg boots for a refresh after a few hard winters and walking in snow without any waterproofing. The boots came back without any streaks and look like new again! Thank you so much and I highly recommend!"
Frequently asked questions about clothing waterproofing
Answers to what clients ask most - what impregnation is, why home sprays fail, how long it lasts and what it costs.
What exactly is impregnation, and why do it?
Impregnation restores the layer that makes water bead off the fabric instead of soaking in. Every Gore-Tex or winter jacket has this coating (DWR) from the factory, but it wears off after a few washes and wear. Once the outer fabric soaks up water, it turns heavy, cold and wet - even if the membrane still works. Impregnation rebuilds that protection, so the jacket repels water again.
I have a spray from the shop. Why bring the jacket to you?
Because a home spray and professional waterproofing are two different things. From a can it goes on unevenly - too thick in places, missed in others - and without heat activation the product doesn't bond to the fibres, so it washes off at the first cleaning. We spray the treatment evenly over the whole surface, seams included, then activate it with heat. Only that makes the protection really hold. And yes - we speak English, so it's easy to arrange.
How long does professional waterproofing last?
Under proper conditions our treatment withstands 10-15 washes - realistically a season or more, depending on how hard you wear the garment. A home spray? Often two rainstorms and you're reapplying. That's the difference between a product that bonds to the fabric and a layer that runs off at first contact with water. At the end we always test the result with water before handing the jacket back.
How much does impregnation cost?
Clothing impregnation starts from 20 PLN. The final price depends on the garment type and surface area - a thin jacket is one thing, a long coat or a jumpsuit another. We also waterproof footwear - you'll find that item in the full price list. It usually costs less than one good bottle of spray off the shelf, and we do it professionally, with proper equipment and heat activation.
Does the jacket need washing before impregnation?
Usually yes - and it matters. The treatment won't take evenly on dirty fabric, because dust, sweat and grease block the fibres. If the garment needs it, we pre-wash with a special membrane detergent that doesn't leave a breathability-blocking layer. When needed, that pre-wash is included in the service, so you don't have to worry about separate steps.
How often should I re-waterproof, and how long does it take?
A good rule: when water stops beading and starts soaking into the material - it's time. For winter or outdoor jackets that's usually once a season, before autumn or winter. Standard turnaround is 48 hours, and if the season caught you out in the rain, we have 24h express. We also offer pickup and delivery across Lublin.
Restore waterproofing to your clothing
Call us or visit us at ul. Wrońska 2 in Lublin. We'll impregnate your jacket, coat, or shoes so they last the entire season — not just two rainstorms.