TECH WASH / TX.DIRECT TWIN PACK

Breathable waterproof garments are most likely to get sweaty and wet inside when used in damp or wet conditions. If the outer fabric absorbs water, the garment can lose up to 70% of its breathability. Therefore, the Durable Water Repellency (DWR) on the outer fabric of your jacket must be maintained to ensure comfort. Nikwax Tech Wash® will revitalise the DWR and therefore breathability of your garment, while Nikwax TX.Direct® will renew the DWR when it eventually wears off.

• Waterproof clothing needs to be breathable…
• When we work hard, we sweat. The evaporation of sweat cools us down and keeps us comfortable. But, when it rains we want to avoid getting wet, so we put on waterproof outerwear to keep us dry.The waterproof fabric must allow moisture vapour to pass through it, or ‘breathe’; otherwise our sweat cannot evaporate, causing us to overheat and get wet from condensation. Additionally, if the outer fabric of your garment absorbs water and ‘wets out’ its breathability will be reduced, causing you to feel clammy and wet.Nikwax Tech Wash® will revitalise the Durable Water Repellency (DWR) preventing water absorption, maintaining breathability and keeping you dry and comfortable.Nikwax TX.Direct® adds Durable Water Repellency (DWR), which prevents water absorption, whilst maintaining breathability, keeping you dry and comfortable.
• Breathable waterproof clothing is for active, outdoor people…
• Anyone who is active outside in damp or wet conditions will benefit from breathable waterproof clothing. Whether you’re a mountaineer, cyclist, dog walker, or you work outside as a farmer or surveyor, you will need good raingear.

Your waterproof clothing and equipment could be soaking up water because the Durable Water Repellency (DWR) has been compromised by dirt, or because it has been cleaned with a conventional laundry detergent. Dirt attracts water and household detergents leave water attracting (hydrophilic) residues, leading to fabric ‘wetting out’ in wet or damp conditions.

If your waterproof clothing or equipment is relatively new, or recently treated with a Nikwax waterproofer, then cleaning with Nikwax Tech Wash® will not only remove contaminants, such as dirt and residues left behind by household detergents, but also revitalise DWR. 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®.

• Make sure you clean with the right product…
• Conventional laundry detergents leave behind a water attractive (hydrophilic) residue which masks the Durable Water Repellency (DWR), causing fabrics to absorb water and ‘wet out’ in damp or wet conditions. Therefore, they need to be avoided when cleaning waterproof clothing and equipment.Products that claim to clean and waterproof at the same time are generally not very effective cleaners and may seal in dirt.Use Nikwax Tech Wash® to thoroughly clean your waterproof clothing and equipment safely, revitalise DWR and breathability.
• You don’t need to re-waterproof every time you clean…
• Regular cleaning will enhance the performance of your gear. With regular cleaning, you should be able to clean your gear 5-6 times with Nikwax Tech Wash before it requires re-waterproofing. When Nikwax Tech Wash® alone does not revitalise the Durable Water Repellency (DWR) of your gear (e.g. water does not bead on the fabric surface) it’s time to re-waterproof using the TX.Direct® Wash-in

Nikwax Tech Wash® is the market leader; it has been specifically designed and optimised for breathable waterproof fabrics.

Nikwax Tech Wash® is a highly effective cleaner. Additionally it will revitalise existing Durable Water Repellency (DWR) and revive breathability. It is the safe way to thoroughly clean your waterproof clothing and equipment.

Application in a washing machine is quick, easy, and ensures that the whole garment is thoroughly cleaned.

Nikwax TX.Direct® Wash-In 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.

• Like all Nikwax products, Nikwax Tech Wash^® and Nikwax TX.Direct^® are safe to use…
• Nikwax takes great care to minimise the effect of Nikwax products on the environment and on you, the consumer. Nikwax avoids materials in its cleaners like palm oil, which may be sourced from unsustainable plantations.Nikwax Tech Wash® is environmentally friendly; it is non-hazardous, WaterBased and biodegradable.Nikwax waterproofing products such as Nikwax TX Direct® are WaterBased, non-aerosol, non-flammable, non-hazardous and environmentally friendly. They contain no harmful solvents or volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and are completely free of fluorocarbons (which have been shown to be persistent in the environment and have been associated with serious health issues).
• People who use Nikwax products say that it does the job…
• Nikwax Tech Wash® and Nikwax TX.Direct® are the products of choice for professional Outdoor trainers.To find out more about people who are using Nikwax Tech Wash®, and other Nikwax products, take a look at our testimonials page.

Nikwax Tech Wash^®:

Use neat Tech Wash® and a sponge, or soft nylon brush, to treat stubborn stains before washing. Remove all non-washable parts. Shake well before use. Follow care label instructions. Do not use detergents.

• Remove all detergent build up from the detergent dispenser.
• Place item(s) in washing machine (maximum 2 items).
• Use 150ml in medium/hard water* areas and 100ml in soft water areas for 1-2 items.
• Wash according to care label.

Nikwax TX.Direct^®:

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 maximum of 2 clean garments in 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.

• Nikwax Tech Wash^® and Nikwax TX.Direct^® can also be applied by hand…
• Nikwax Tech Wash^®:Use gloves.
  • Immerse item(s) in 6L hand-hot water in sink or bowl.
  • Use 150ml in medium/hard water* areas and 100ml in soft water areas for 1-2 items.
  • Rinse 3 times in clean water.
  • If your kettle furs up you have hard water. For extreme hard water use 200ml.

   

  Nikwax TX.Direct^®:

  Use gloves (to avoid waterproofing your hands!).

  • • Immerse 1 clean garment in 6L of hand-hot water in a bowl or sink.
  • • Add 50ml of TX.Direct®.
  • • Agitate to mix, leave to soak for 5-10 minutes, then agitate thoroughly.
  • • Rinse with cold water until water runs clear.
• Nikwax treated clothing doesn’t need to be dried before you re-waterproof…
• If the item doesn’t require re-waterproofing, air dry or tumble dry on a low setting if care label allows.Nikwax TX.Direct® treated clothing needs no heat to develop Durable Water Repellency (DWR)…Air dry or tumble dry on a low setting if care label allows.