Learn how to easily clean and re-proof your waterproof jacket with Nikwax Tech Wash and TX.Direct Wash-In. Did you know that waterproof clothing needs to be kept clean to ensure it remains breathable and keeps you dry? You can clean your waterproofs in a washing machine, but conventional laundry detergents should not be used as they leave behind residue that damages Durable Water Repellency (DWR). Nikwax Tech Wash is the best perfoming cleaner for waterproof clothing that cleans effectively without damaging water repellency. It will extend the life of your waterproof clothing keeping you warm and dry in wet weather. It's easy to use in the washing machine or by hand. Using in conjunction with Nikwax TX.Direct delivers the best possible results if you jacket is no longer keeping you dry. If this is the case, it is likely that the water repellency on your wet weather clothing is damaged by dirt or abrasion, so it will begin to soak up water. As the outer fabric absorbs water, breathability can be reduced by up to 70%. With breathable waterproof garments such as Gore-Tex, this means that water vapour cannot escape, leading to condensation build up and you getting cold and wet. Nikwax TX.Direct is the best performing PFC-free waterproofing product for wet weather gear. It enhances water repellency and maintains breathability, by adding a water repellent treatment to the fabric, whilst allowing moisture vapour to pass through. This keeps you warmer and drier in cold, wet conditions and extends the life of your gear.
