Reproofing Synthetic Horse Rugs
I was wondering if it s ok to to use a can canvas waterproofing on a syntheic rug or does it need to be someting like wet away by eco2000 that is made just for synthetic rugs.
Reproofing synthetic horse rugs. I usually only use canvas but have resorted to one new synthetic one out of need this year plus the above. These horse rug washing machines are built with drums large enough to take two to three rugs at a time with enough space to ensure even coverage of the reproofing liquid and cope with the challenges of mud hair buckles and clips that can give domestic models such a hammering. Tent magic is nz s favourite canvas water proofer. Ultra is the rolls royce of water proofing agents and can be applied to all synthetic tents parkas back packs horse covers boat covers and biminis outdoor and track clothing and even suede shoes.
An easy to apply liquid preparation for reproofing all types of waterproof rugs. Reproofing of synthetic rugs is performed in our industrial washing machine to ensure that the whole rug is treated to the highest standard. This anti static conditioning saddle pad rinse can be used on both natural and synthetic fabrics. My one only synthetic rug is going there for washing re proofing on my next trip to wellington.
We prefer to call these rugs showerproof only as compared to synthetic rugs this is a more accurate. I have a syntheic rug that needs reproofing. Plus most synthetic rugs these days are teflon coated think non stick frying pan so the waterproofer doesnt absorb and cant stick to the rug. To anybody in the lower north island one black horse advertises the service i ve discussed it with the owner see website the re proofing stuff goes in the washing machine with the rug.
So anything you put on will be rubbed or rolled off very quickly. So you are only wasting your money reproofing as the proofer cant be absorbed and probably wont stick. I need to bring a synthetic rug out of retirement and know it leaks it went to one of those places which does the wash waterproof thing all in one go it leaked worse than when it went there. Not only will your horse remain dry and protected against the weather it will also revive breathability of the rug which helps maintain insulation keeping your horse warm.
Ultra is easy and quick to apply.