Step 01 — CLEANER
Nikwax Tech Wash
Step one. Clean the shell properly so the re-proofer has something to bond to.
The other half of the job
Tech Wash cleans, but it does not waterproof. TX.Direct is what puts the finish back.
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Gore-Tex®, Windstopper®, Nikwax Analogy® and all other waterproof, windproof and fleece clothing and gear
Ships with your gear — no extra delivery charge when added to a garment order
Ships with your gear — no extra delivery charge when added to a garment order
Ships with your gear — no extra delivery charge when added to a garment order
About this product
Market leading cleaner designed to revitalize the water repellency and breathability of waterproof and water resistant gear, including outdoor clothing, sleeping bags and climbing rope. Easy to use in your washing machine or by hand.
- Technical cleaner for outdoor clothing and synthetic sleeping bags
- Cleans effectively, restores water repellency and revives breathability
- Revives the performance of your gear, keeping you warmer and drier
- Household detergent leaves a residue that attracts water — this does not
How much to use
At the 1–2 garment dose, a 300ml bottle covers two washes — about a season of regular use.
The routine
How to
Re-Proof.
One machine, two cycles, about ninety minutes start to finish.
Wash
Tech Wash on a warm cycle. No detergent, no fabric softener — both leave residue that kills water repellency.
This productRe-proof
TX.Direct straight into the next cycle while the shell is still wet. The finish bonds to the outer fabric, not the pores.
Repeat
When water stops beading on the shoulders, it's time. For regular use that's roughly twice a season.