How can I cheaply waterproof a black jacket?

Question

I work in a warehouse and these are company issued jackets. Need to waterproof before the rainy season and the jacket does not have a hood.

Answer 1

Just spray it with a $4.00 can of Scotchguard, that will definately work. It really does the job, you'll be amazed...we use it for ALL our camping gear.

Answer 2

Durable Water Repellent

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Durable Water Repellent (DWR) finishes are hydrophobic coatings applied to fabrics to make them water-resistant by causing water to bead up and roll off fabrics, rather than soaking into them. They are often used in conjunction with certain waterproof/breathable fabrics to prevent the outer layer of a laminated waterproof/breathable from becoming saturated with water. Maintaining the DWR is critical to maintaining the breathable nature of waterproof/breathable outerwear.

Despite the name, durable water repellent finishes tend to wear off and may need to be re-applied from time to time. The application method will probably make a big difference in the DWR you choose to use. Some, like the Nikwax boot finish, are thick pastes that are applied by hand while the vast majority can be poured or sprayed on. Many are applied by adding to a regular wash cycle in a washing machine.

Common brands of DWR finishes include:

Nikwax (uses patented wax-based elastomer - non fluoropolymer)
Granger's (fluoropolymer base)
Tectron (fluoropolymer base)
ReviveX (no information available, most likely industry standard; fluoropolymer base)
Deluge (fluoropolymer base)
Often the best way to choose a good DWR is to visit an outdoor gear store and talk to a sales rep who has tried a number of different finishes.

WARNING: While fluoropolymers offer a high level of water repellency, as well as a high degree of oil and stain repellency, everyday users should be aware that fluoropolymer compounds can degrade into PFOA's. PFOA's are being reviewed by the E.P.A. (United States Environmental Protection Agency] to determine their potential for human carcinogenicity. One of the only exceptions to this is the above-mentioned Nikwax, which uses a patented, environmentally-safe wax elastomer.

Answer 3

I can only say that you get what you pay for using the word cheaply might be a problem.

Answer 4

I believe there a silicon spray you can buy like this one
http://www.rei.com/product/47876450.htm
you can find in sports stores, walmart (maybe)

Answer 5

the have a spray you can buy at wal mart

Answer 6

wear a plastic clear raincoat over it.

Answer 7

Spray it with silicon.

Answer 8

CLOTH ? TENT SEALER AT A CAMPING STORE.
LEATHER? SNOW SEAL- CAMPING STORE- ACADEMY STORES - SNOW SEAL.

Answer 9

3M scotch guard spray on might work.