{"id":22116,"date":"2026-10-21T13:18:01","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T12:18:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tkt\/?p=22116"},"modified":"2026-10-22T11:35:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T10:35:07","slug":"why-is-your-waterproof-jacket-wetting-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tkt\/why-is-your-waterproof-jacket-wetting-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is Your Waterproof Jacket Wetting Out?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Why Is Your Waterproof Jacket Wetting Out?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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You’ve invested in a decent waterproof jacket, taken it out on a fair few soggy walks, and now something doesn’t seem quite right. Instead of rain beading up and rolling off, the outer fabric is turning darker and starting to absorb water. Before long, your jacket feels heavy, cold and clammy. Not exactly what you want when you’re halfway up a hill with another three hours of rain forecast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So, has your waterproof finally given up? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Not necessarily. What you’re probably experiencing is something called wetting out, and it doesn’t automatically mean your jacket is leaking or that you need to replace it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It’s also something you might notice more frequently with newer waterproof clothing, particularly as outdoor brands move away from traditional PFAS-based water-repellent treatments. While these changes are important from an environmental perspective, they’ve also changed how we need to look after some of our kit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In this guide, we’ll explain why waterproof jackets wet out, what’s happening beneath the fabric, and how a little maintenance can help get your jacket performing properly again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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IN SHORT…<\/h2>\n\n\n