APPAREL AFTERCARE GUIDE
How to clean, waterproof, condition and protect your outdoor clothing, footwear and equipment.
WHY DO I NEED NIKWAX AFTERCARE?
Using Nikwax aftercare will help your gear perform better for longer, to keep you warm, dry, comfortable and save you money.
Most water proofing gear has a coating on the outside called DWR finish (Durable Water Repellent). When this DWR finish is functioning correctly, it allows moisture vapour to escape, whilst preventing water from entering.
Over time dirt, body oils etc can degrade the DWR causing your gear to 'wet out'. Cleaning with normal household detergents leaves behind water attracting residues that can impair the DWR on your waterproofing gear.
The DWR and breathability of your waterproofing gear can be restored by cleaning and waterproofing with Nikwax award-winning aftercare range.
GREEN FOR CLEANING
Cleaning your gear with the appropriate product is highly important so you can maintain the DWR whilst safely removing dirt.
PURPLE FOR PROOFING
Nikwax waterproofing products add DWR and revive breathability. They last for several washes and do not need to be replied every time you wash with Nikwax cleaner.
NIKWAX TECH WASH
GREAT FOR CLEANING
- Waterproof breathable clothing
- Synthetic sleeping bag
Technical cleaner for waterproof textiles that removes dirt and detergent residues, while revitalising breathability and restoring water repellency.
NIKWAX DOWN WASH
GREAT FOR CLEANING AND RESTORING WATER REPELLENCY:
- Treated or untreated down filled sleeping bags and clothing
NIKWAX GLOVE PROOF
Always apply this product to new and used gloves to keep them in perfect condition. Remember to clean fabric and insulated gloves first with Nikwax Tech Wash and Nikwax Leather Cleaner for leather gloves.
- Adds water repellency
- Prolongs life and performance
- Ideal for gloves with breathable membranes e.g. Gore-Tex
- Maintains breathability
- Maintains palm grip
- Conditions leather replacing tanning agents in leather gloves
- Can be applied to wet or dry gloves
- Easy to apply - can be used indoors unlike solvent sprays
- WaterBased and kind on the environment, biodegra
IDEAL FOR
- Leather, fabric, combination or padded gloves
- (for fleece gloves, use Nikwax Polar Proof)
TX DIRECT SPRAY ON
The world's No.1 high performance waterproofing for breathable waterproof clothing the is easy, safe and quick to use. Fluorocarbon-free, solvent-free and does not require tumble drying.
GREAT FOR WATERPROOFING:
- Garments with membranes such asGORE-TEX and eVENT and synthetic-filled items.