Description

Nikwax Tech Wash Wash-in cleaner for waterproof clothing and equipment
Safely revitalises breathability and water-repellency

This product is a non-detergent soap which can be used regularly to clean clothing and equipment without damaging the Durable Water Repellent (DWR) coatings. Use this product instead of detergents or washing powder.

Features

• Prolongs the life of gear and optimises outdoor performance
• Maintains breathability
• Maintains original water-repellency
• Easy to apply – can be used in a washing machine
• Suitable for use on all fabrics, including technical textiles
• Lifts out dirt that can attract water and mask water repellent finishes
• Unlike detergents, it does not leave behind water attractive residues which encourage ‘wetting-out’
• Removes detergent residues left behind by previous washes
• WaterBased – environmentally friendly, biodegradable, non flammable, non hazardous
• Does not contain fluorocarbons
• Clean items with Nikwax Tech Wash before proofing them with the appropriate Nikwax proofer.
• Size: 300ml 

  Why breathability depends upon water repellency…
  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®.

  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 vapor 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 TX.Direct®

  Use Nikwax TX.Direct® when your raingear soaks up water…
  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 revitalized 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®.

  If your raingear doesn’t have a wicking lining, use Nikwax TX.Direct® Wash-In…
  Using the right waterproofing product is important. Nikwax TX.Direct® Spray-On is fantastic for raingear with wicking linings, as it provides Durable Water Repellency (DWR) without impairing wicking properties. However, if wicking linings aren’t present, using Nikwax TX.Direct® Wash-In ensures you won’t miss any areas (complete DWR coverage!) and it’s easy to apply in a washing machine.

  How Nikwax TX.Direct® Spray-On protects…
  Nikwax TX.Direct® Spray-On is easy and quick to apply, and its highly Durable Water Repellency (DWR) develops on air drying. The need for tumble drying is removed, this saves energy and protects more vulnerable, older, garments from heat. Nikwax TX.Direct® Spray-On has been specifically designed and optimized for breathable waterproof garments; it leaves a flexible water repellent treatment on individual fibres allowing moisture vapor to pass through, maintaining breathability. The spray-on application allows for direct treatment of areas which require it most (e.g. elbows and seams on jackets) and will not compromise the properties of internal wicking liners.