You run, ride, camp, snowboard, and ski all year long using technical gear. And if you’re anything like me, you probably just shove it in the gear closet until your next outing. We finally stopped that cycle and picked up a few key cleaning products from Nikwax in hopes of extending the life and effectiveness of the gear we rely on to stay dry and comfortable when we’re outside.
TX.Direct Wash-In
When was the last time you thought about washing your water repellant jacket? TX.Direct restores water repellency and is recommended for Gore-Tex®, Ultrex, Entrant®, eVENT® and Triple Point. TX.Direct is water-based, biodegradable, and contains no fluorocarbons or VOCs.
BaseWash
Do yourself and everyone else around you a favor and wash that stanky base layer with something designed specifically for technical synthetic fabrics.
Down Wash Direct
I bet you’ve never washed your down sleeping bag, have you? That’s gross! You probably have three puffy down jackets in your closet as well. Wash that stuff, and improve its insulating ability, already! Down Wash Direct is water based, biodegradable, and contains no flourocarbons (PFCs) and NO VOCs. Effective on DriDown, Down Tek, Down Defender, and Nikwax Hydrophobic Down.
More Cleaning and Treatment Options From Nikwax
Nikwax makes a wide range of gear cleaning and treatment products, including Softshell Proof, Fabric & Leather Spray On Footwear Treatment, Sandal Wash, and Wool Wash.