Whats the difference between silicone water repellent products and 303 Fabric Guard?
Silicone water repellent fabric treatments are inexpensive products common in the RV & Marine industry where they are sold to “waterproof” fabric covers, bimini tops and boat enclosures. 1. While silicone water repellents have good though relatively short-lived water repellency, they have the following negative aspects: • Silicone treated fabrics soil more readily than untreated fabrics. • When soiled, silicone treated fabrics are much more difficult to clean than untreated fabrics. • Silicone treated fabrics have zero resistance to oil based staining agents such as skin oils, sun tan lotions, smoke and emissions from barbecues, jet engines, cars and boats. • Silicone water repellents cause oil based stains to bond almost indelibly to treated fabrics. 2. True fabric protectors also provide water repellency. But in contrast to silicone treatments, a true fabric protector will cause the treated fabric to resist soiling, will make the fabric easier to clean when it becomes soiled and will
