The No.1 easy to use, safe, high performance cleaner for wet weather clothing and equipment. Cleans effectively, reviving breathability and water repellency.
Time for a clean? Everyday household detergents are usually too harsh on waterproofing membranes and high-tech fabrics like Gore-Tex™ and can damage the product. Nikwax Tech Wash® will not only remove contaminants, such as dirt and residues left behind by household detergents, but also revitalise Durable Water Repellency (DWR). Finish off with a wash of Nikwax® TX Direct™ or NIKWAX Softshell Proof™ to increase the waterproofing of your gear.
Nikwax® products are recommended by leading manufacturers & brands including:
Polartec® The North Face®, Macpac®, Kathmandu®, Gore-Tex®, Merrell®, Osprey®, Salomon®, Scarpa®, Puffa®, Snugpak®, Rab®
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A bit about Gore-tex®, Softshell and other technical fabric:
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.
How to Use Nikwax® Tech Wash™ in a washing machine...
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.
To maintain waterproofing always wash with Nikwax Tech Wash®. Do not use detergents.
How to use Nikwax® Tech Wash™ by hand...
Use gloves.
* If your kettle furs up you have hard water. For extreme hard water use 200ml.
Nikwax® Tech Wash™ 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.
If you intend to re-waterproof the washed item there is no need to dry it first.
Use Nikwax® TX.Direct™ for breathable clothing, Nikwax® Tent & Gear
SolarProof™ for equipment, or Nikwax® Cotton Proof™ for cotton,
polycotton and canvas.
Nikwax is safe to use
No propellant gases, non-persistant, environmentally safe.
Not tested on animals.
Contains no fluorocarbon.