The Nikwax Tech Wash and TX Direct Twin Pack is a complete care system for thoroughly cleaning, enhancing water repellency, and revitalising the breathability of wet weather clothing. Easy to use in your washing machine and by hand, non-flammable and PFC free.
The set includes a 300ml bottle of Nikwax Tech Wash and a 300ml bottle of Nikwax TX Direct. Tech Wash cleans, restores water repellency and revives breathability of your outdoor clothing and synthetic sleeping bags. TX.Direct wash-in is an easy to use, high performance waterproofer which adds water repellency and revives breathability without tumble drying. Together they enhance the performance of your gear, keeping you warmer and drier.
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 Durable Water Repellency (DWR) on the outer fabric of your jacket must be maintained to ensure comfort. It will eventually wear off and need to be renewed with Nikwax TX.Direct.
When we work hard, we sweat. The evaporation of sweat cools us down and keeps us comfortable. But, when it rains we want to avoid getting wet, so we put on waterproof outerwear to keep us dry. The waterproof fabric must allow moisture vapour to pass through it, or 'breathe'; otherwise our sweat cannot evaporate, causing us to overheat and get wet from condensation.
Additionally, if the outer fabric of your garment absorbs water and ‘wets out’ its breathability will be reduced, causing you to feel clammy and wet.
Your raingear could be soaking up water just because it is dirty. Use Nikwax Tech Wash to clean it, and if it is fairly new, or recently re-waterproofed, the Durable Water Repellency (DWR) will be revitalised just from cleaning. But, once the garment has been thoroughly worn, you will need to add DWR, using Nikwax TX.Direct, always cleaning first with Nikwax Tech Wash.
Using the right cleaning product is as important as using the right waterproofing product. Conventional detergents leave behind a thin water-absorbent film on materials, which masks their Durable Water Repellency (DWR). Therefore, always clean your waterproof garments with Nikwax Tech Wash. Remember that dirt itself works against DWR, so regular cleaning will enhance performance.
Most of us buy Nikwax's Tech Wash
- Contains a 300ml bottle of both TX Direct and Tech Wash
- Tech Wash
- Prolongs the life of gear
- Maintains breathability and original water-repellency
- Easy to apply in a washing machine
- Suitable for use on all fabrics including technical textiles
- Lifts out dirt
- Removes detergent residues
- Environmentally friendly, biodegradable, non-flammable, non-hazardous
- TX Direct
- Wash in waterproofing
- Revives breathability
- Suitable for Gore-Tex, Sympates, eVENT, triple-Point Ceramic, microfibre fabrics, breathable laminates
- Gender:
- Unisex
