Tech Wash® Instructions: 

This technical cleaner is recommended for rain and snow clothing and synthetic insulated gear. It cleans effectively, restores water repellency and revives breathability, and works well with materials such as GORE-TEX, Windstopper®, eVent® and all other waterproof, windproof and fleece clothing and gear. It works as part of a complete care system with Nikwax® TX.Direct®.

IMPORTANT: Shake bottle before use. Do not use conventional detergents. Use undiluted Tech Wash to treat stubborn stains before washing. 

Front Loading Machine Wash:

1. Remove all detergent from detergent dispenser.

2. Place maximum of 2 garments in washing machine.

3. Add 3.5fl oz/100ml of Tech Wash.

4. Select a Normal cycle using warm/cold water and extra rinse if possible

Top Loading Machine Wash:

1. Place maximum 6 garments in washing machine.

2. After the machine has filled, add 5fl oz/150ml for 1-3 garments, 8.5fl oz/250ml for 4-6 garments.

3. Select a Normal cycle using warm/cold water and extra rinse if possible

Hand wash (use gloves):

1. Immerse item(s) in 2 gal/7.5L of warm water in a laundry tub or sink.

2. Add 1.5fl oz/50ml per item. 

3. Agitate to mix.

4. Rinse 3 times in clean water.

Drying: 

Do not dry before waterproofing. Air dry or tumble dry on a low setting if care label allows.

TX.Direct® Instructions:

This high performance waterproofer is part of a complete care system designed to enhance performance and revitalize the breathability of waterproof clothing, such as rainwear and ski or snowboarding hardshells.

Always clean first with Nikwax® Tech Wash® in a separate wash cycle. Do not use conventional detergents, as these can damage water repellency. Shake bottle before use. 

Front Loading Machine Wash: 

1. Remove all detergent build-up from the detergent dispenser.

2. Place maximum of 2 clean garments in washing machine. 

3. Use 3.5fl oz/100ml per garment of TX.Direct. 

4. Select a normal cycle using warm/cold water, slow spin and extra rinse if possible. 

Top Loading Machine Wash: 

1. Place maximum of 3 clean garments in washing machine. 

2. After the machine has filled add 10fl oz/300ml of TX.Direct®. 

3. Select a normal cycle using warm/cold water, slow spin and extra rinse if possible. 

Hand Wash (use gloves): 

1. Immerse 1 clean garment in 2gal/7.5L of warm water in a laundry tub or sink. 

2. Add 3.5fl oz/100ml of TX.Direct®. 

3. Agitate to mix, leave to soak for 5-10 minutes, then agitate thoroughly. 

4. Rinse with cold water until water runs clear. 

Drying:

Air dry or tumble dry on a low setting if care label allows. To maintain waterproofing always wash with Nikwax® Tech Wash®.

Down Wash.Direct® Instructions:

This specialty cleaner is designed to revitalize the water repellency and insulating properties of hydrophobic and regular down-filled gear, such as jackets and sleeping bags. It cleans effectively, revitalizes insulation and restores the water repellency of hydrophobic down. Down Wash.Direct® works as part of a complete care system with Nikwax’s Down Proof.

Use undiluted Down Wash Direct to treat stubborn stains before washing. Do not use conventional detergents. Shake bottle before use. 

Front Loading Machine Wash:

1. Remove all detergent build-up from the detergent dispenser.
2. Place maximum 2 items in washing machine.
3. Add 3.3 fl.oz. (100ml).
4. Wash according to item’s care label, preferably on low setting and slow spin.
5. After the washing cycle has finished run multiple spin cycles, each time incrementally increasing the spin speed, to remove excess water.

Hand Wash (use gloves):

1. Add 3.3fl OZ (100ml) to 3 gallons (12-15L) of hand-hot water.
2. Immerse item and agitate to mix, ensuring complete wetting.
3. Leave to soak for 5-10 minutes, then agitate thoroughly.
4. Rinse thoroughly until water runs clear.
5. To remove excess water transfer item(s) to a washing machine and spin dry 3 times (slow spin).

Drying:

If care label allows, tumble dry according to manufacturer's instructions on a low setting until “clumps” have disappeared. This may take multiple drying cycles. Teasing apart clumps by hand between drying cycles will help restore the loft more quickly.

Down Proof Instructions:

Down Proof adds water repellency and revitalizes insulation as part of a complete care system with Down Wash.Direct®.

Always clean first with Nikwax Down Wash.Direct® in a separate wash cycle. Do not use conventional detergents. Shake bottle before use. 

Front Loading Machine Wash:

1. Remove all detergent build-up from the detergent dispenser
2. Place clean item in washing machine
3. Set cycle according to care label, preferably on low setting and slow spin
4. Use 5fl (150ml) per item (maximum 1 item)

Hand Wash (use gloves):

1. Immerse clean item(s) in hand-hot water.
2. For clothing: Use 5fl oz(150ml) for 1 item in a bowl or 10fl oz (300ml) for 2 items in a bath. Fully submerge item(s) in water.
3. For sleeping bags*: Use 10fl oz (300ml) in 1.5 inches (4cm) deep water in a bath.
4. Agitate to mix, leave to soak for 5-10 minutes, then agitate thoroughly.
5. Rinse clothing in cold water until water runs clear. For sleeping bags repeat rinsing process, drain and gently press bag to expel water.
6. To remove excess water transfer item(s) to a washing machine and spin dry 3 times (slow spin).

Drying: 

If care label allows, tumble dry according to manufacturer's instructions on a low setting until any “clumps” have disappeared. This may take multiple drying cycles. Teasing apart clumps repeatedly during drying process will help restore loft to the down.

After tumble drying, it is recommended to air item(s) for at least a day in a warm and dry space, prior to packing away.