Description
Key Features:
- Wash-in waterproofing for wet weather gear
- Easy to apply either machine or handwash
- Maintains breathability
- Develops full water-repellency without tumble drying
- Water-based, non-flammable, fluorocarbon-free
Nikwax manufactures high-quality cleaning and waterproofing products. The Nikwax range of products prolong life and enhances the performance of clothing, footwear & equipment. Any time spent outdoors whether working or at leisure, Nikwax keeps you dry.
All Nikwax products are EASY to use and go exactly where needed; thus less product is wasted, saving you money. For those Nikwax products designed for clothing, you can treat them in your washing machine, by hand or by using their spray-on products. The Nikwax range of products is SAFE to use. They are water-based, contain NO propellant gases, are non-toxic, emit NO fluorocarbons and all are environmentally safe. By using Nikwax you can refresh and renew your gear thereby reducing the impact on the earth’s resources. Nikwax products keep you DRY. Nikwax ensures you get maximum performance from your gear helping you to stay dry, warm and comfortable in wet weather. Enjoy your time in the outdoors (even if it is while at work!!)
Your raingear could be soaking up water just because it is dirty. First, try cleaning it with Nikwax Tech Wash®, and if it is fairly new, or recently re-waterproofed, the Durable Water Repellency (DWR) will be revitalised just from cleaning. But, once the garment has been thoroughly worn, you will need to add DWR, using Nikwax TX.Direct®, after cleaning first with Nikwax Tech Wash®.
Using the right cleaning product is as important as using the right waterproofing product. Conventional detergents leave behind a thin water-absorbent film on materials, which masks their Durable Water Repellency (DWR). Therefore, always clean your waterproof garments with Nikwax Tech Wash
®. Remember that dirt itself works against DWR, so regular cleaning will enhance performance.
Nikwax TX.Direct® Wash-In is the market leader. It is easy and quick to apply in a washing machine, and its highly Durable Water Repellency (DWR) develops on air drying. The washing machine application ensures that the treatment goes right through the garment, treating seams, tapes and cords, as well as the fabric. Also, as the need for tumble drying is removed, this saves energy and protects more vulnerable, older, garments from heat. Nikwax TX.Direct® Wash-In has been specifically designed and optimised for breathable waterproof garments; it leaves a flexible water repellent treatment on individual fibres allowing moisture vapour to pass through, maintaining breathability.
For best results remove all non-washable parts and always clean item(s) first with Nikwax Tech Wash® in a separate wash cycle. No need to dry item(s) before waterproofing.
- Remove all detergent build-up from the detergent dispenser.
- Place a maximum of 2 clean garments in the washing machine.
- Use 100ml per garment.
- Run 30°C synthetic cycle and slow spin.
Do not machine-wash garments if taped seams have become dislodged.*
To maintain waterproofing always wash with Nikwax Tech Wash®. Do not use detergents.
*Faulty taped seams sometimes become detached on old or worn garments. They can be re-stuck using a proprietary clear glue after waterproofing and drying.
