Market leading cleaner designed to revitalize water repellency and breathability of waterproof gear.
Nikwax Tech Wash is a highly effective cleaner specifically designed and optimized for breathable waterproof fabrics. It is the safe way to thoroughly clean your waterproof clothing and equipment, revitalizing existing Durable Water Repellency (DWR) and reviving breathability.
Breathable waterproof garments are most likely to get sweaty and wet inside when used in damp or wet conditions. If the outer fabric absorbs water, the garment can lose up to 70% of its breathability. Therefore, the DWR on the outer fabric of your jacket must be maintained to ensure comfort. Nikwax Tech Wash will revitalize the DWR and therefore breathability of your garment.
Your waterproof clothing and equipment could be soaking up water because the DWR has been compromised by dirt, or because it has been cleaned with a conventional laundry detergent. Dirt attracts water and household detergents leave water attracting (hydrophilic) residues, leading to fabric ‘wetting out’ in wet or damp conditions. If your gear is relatively new, or recently treated with a Nikwax waterproofer, then cleaning with Nikwax Tech Wash will not only remove contaminants, such as dirt and residues left behind by household detergents, but also revitalize DWR.
Regular cleaning will enhance the performance of your gear. With regular cleaning, you should be able to clean your gear 5-6 times with Nikwax Tech Wash before it requires re-waterproofing. When Nikwax Tech Wash alone does not revitalize the DWR of your gear (e.g. water does not bead on the fabric surface) it’s time to re-waterproof using the appropriate Nikwax waterproofer.
Features:
- Technical cleaner for rain and snow clothing and synthetic insulated gear.
- Cleans effectively, restores water repellency and revives breathability.
- Revives the performance of your gear, keeping you warmer and drier.
- Recommended for Gore-Tex, Windstopper, eVent, and all other waterproof, windproof, and fleece clothing and gear.
- Easy to use in your washing machine or by hand.
- Non flammable and PFAS-free.