The complete care system for thoroughly cleaning, enhancing water repellency, and revitalizing the breathability of wet weather clothing. Easy to use in your washing machine, non-flammable, and PFAS free.
Our bestselling products available as a DUO-Pack
Tech Wash cleans, restores water repellency and revives breathability of your outdoor clothing and synthetic sleeping bags
TX.Direct wash-in is an easy to use, high performance waterproofer which adds water repellency and revives breathability without the need for tumble drying.
Together they enhance the performance of your gear, and extend its useful life.
Why use Nikwax Tech Wash® and Nikwax TX.Direct®?
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. It will eventually wear off and need to be renewed with Nikwax TX.Direct®.
When to use Nikwax Tech Wash® and Nikwax TX.Direct®
Your raingear could be soaking up water just because it is dirty. Use Nikwax Tech Wash to clean it, and if it is fairly new, or recently re-waterproofed, the Durable Water Repellency (DWR) will be revitalized just from cleaning. But, once the garment has been thoroughly worn, you will need to add DWR, using Nikwax TX.Direct, always cleaning first with Nikwax Tech Wash.
How to use Nikwax Tech Wash® and Nikwax TX.Direct®
Nikwax Tech Wash®:
Use undiluted 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 garment care label instructions. Do not use detergents.
Top Loading Machine Wash:
Place maximum 6 garments in washing machine.
After the machine has filled, 5fl oz (150ml) for 1-3 garments, 8fl oz (250ml) for 4-6 garments, 8floz/250ml for 4-6 garments. Add an additional 1.5fl oz (50ml) for hard water* areas.
Set cycle according to care label instructions. 1-3 items: low water level, 4-6 items: medium water level.
Front Loading Machine Wash:
Remove all detergent from detergent dispenser.
Place maximum of 2 garments in washing machine.
Add 3fl oz (100ml) of Tech Wash®. Add an additional 1.5fl oz (50ml) for hard water* areas.
Set cycle to Synthetics and Warm.
* If you have calcium and mineral deposits in your washing machine you have hard water.
Nikwax TX.Direct®:
For best results remove all non-washable parts. Always clean item(s) first with Nikwax Tech Wash® in a separate wash cycle. No need to dry item(s) before waterproofing. Shake well before use. Follow garment care label instructions.
Top Loading Machine Wash:
Place maximum of 3 clean garments in washing machine.
After the machine has filled add 10fl oz (300ml) of TX.Direct®.
Set cycle according to care label instructions, Low water level.
Front Loading Machine Wash:
Remove all detergent build-up from the detergent dispenser.
Place maximum of 2 clean garments in washing machine.
