For cleaning and waterproofing rain and snow clothing
- 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.
How To Use
Use Nikwax Tech Wash in a washing machine
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 Tech Wash® can also be applied by hand
Use gloves.
Immerse item(s) in 1.5 gallons (6L) hand-hot water in sink or bowl.
Use 5fl oz (150ml) in medium/hard water* areas and 3fl oz (100ml) in soft water areas for 1-2 items.
Rinse 3 times in clean water.
Use Nikwax TX.Direct in a washing machine
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.
- Use 3fl oz (100ml) per garment.
- Run Synthetic cycle and slow spin.
- Do not machine-wash garments if taped seams have become dislodged.*
To maintain waterproofing always wash with Nikwax Tech Wash®. Do not use detergents.
*Faulty taped seams sometimes become detached on old or worn garments. They can be re-stuck using a proprietary clear glue after waterproofing and drying.
Nikwax TX.Direct® can also be applied by hand
Use gloves
- Immerse 1 clean garment in 1.5 gallons (6L) of hand-hot water in a bowl or sink
- Add 1.5fl oz (50ml) of TX.Direct®.
- Agitate to mix, leave to soak for 5-10 minutes, then agitate thoroughly
- Rinse with cold water until water runs clear
Nikwax TX.Direct® treated clothing needs no heat to develop Durable Water Repellency (DWR)…
Air dry or tumble on a low setting if care label allows.
