Nikwax Tech Wash

Nikwax Tech Wash is a wash-in cleaner for waterproof clothing and equipment Safely revitalises breathability and water-repellency. This product is a non-detergent soap which can be used regularly to clean clothing and equipment without damaging the Durable Water Repellent (DWR) coatings. Use this product instead of detergents or washing powder.

Benefits of using this product
-Prolongs the life of gear and optimises outdoor performance
-Maintains breathability
-Maintains original water-repellency
-Easy to apply - can be used in a washing machine
-Suitable for use on all fabrics, including technical textiles
-Lifts out dirt that can attract water and mask water repellent finishes
-Unlike detergents, it does not leave behind water attractive residues which encourage 'wetting-out'

Ideal for
-All clothing including high activity / technically advanced garments
-Ideal cleaner to clean nylon and synthetic tents, rucksacks, awnings, marquees, fabric accessories and camera bags, etc

How to apply
To clothing- Place item in washing machine
Apply Nikwax Tech Wash in the machine's dispenser
Select a normal wash cycle, start machine and complete rinse cycle

Alternatively, just apply Nikwax in a simple hand wash. Drip-dry or tumble dry on a low setting if the care label allows
To tents and accessories- Apply item in hand-hot water in a sink or bowl and agitate. Rinse thoroughly in clean water. Drip-dry
Note: Tech Wash can be applied neat to fabrics as a stain or grease remover prior to washing.

Volume guide (take from label) To clean 1-2 items use 2 full caps (100 ml) in soft water or 3 full caps in hard water. Quantities used will depend on condition and size of items.

When to use Tech Wash
Clean items with Nikwax Tech Wash before proofing them with the appropriate Nikwax proofer. You should be able to wash reproofed gear 6 to 8 times with Nikwax Tech Wash before it requires reproofing with the appropriate Nikwax proofer