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Nikwax TX-Direct 2.0 Wash-In Water Repellent Treatment - 34 oz.

    Nikwax TX-Direct 2.0 Wash-In Water Repellent Treatment - 34 oz.

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    Restore water repellency to your rainwear with Nikwax TX Direct 2.0 wash-in formula.

    • Unlike spray-on treatments, the wash-in application ensures that the entire garment is thoroughly coated for optimal performance
    • A single treatment lasts through several future washings
    • Manufacturer recommends cleaning garment prior to treatment
    • Washing machine safe
    • Safe for use on Gore-Tex®, REI Elements®, Ultrex®, Entrant®, SympaTex® and eVent® laminate fabrics

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    Nikwax TX-Direct 2.0 Wash-In Water Repellent Treatment - 34 oz. Specs
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    Nikwax TX-Direct 2.0 Wash-In Water Repellent Treatment - 34 oz. Customer Reviews

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    Nikwax TX-Direct 2.0 Wash-In Water Repellent Treatment - 34 oz.
     
    4.0

    (based on 4 reviews)

    75%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

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          Jul

          19

          2011

          (6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          I'll use this again and again!

          By GeoReubs

          from Houston, TX.

          About Me Avid Adventurer

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          Pros

          • Easy to Use

          Cons

          • expensive

          Best Uses

          • Cold Weather
          • Hiking and Camping
          • Kayaking
          • Sailing
          • Skiing/Snowboarding
          • Wet Weather

          Comments about Nikwax TX-Direct 2.0 Wash-In Water Repellent Treatment - 34 oz.:

          Here's a confession… I used to scoff at the idea of having to re-treat my waterproof & windproof jackets, pants, hats, etc. I just figured the waterproofing was provided by a physical layer in the garments, and not from some magical chemical coating. Worse yet, I would even wash the aforementioned items using liquid laundry detergent! Later, whenever I wound up in the middle of a rain storm, I would wonder why I always got soaked despite wearing what was supposed to be world-class gear. I now know I was making huge mistakes in the way I was laundering my field clothes.

          Recently, I rolled my eyes, gave in with a sigh, and started using this waterproofing product after first washing my field clothing with the proper cleaning agent made by the same company.

          What a difference! My 10-year-old jacket now looks like its new! To my surprise, it looks absolutely great, and sheds water like an oilskin duster; same goes for all my other gear that I finally started treating. I'm now bone dry in the most severe rain. I've learned my lesson.

          From now on, I'll be using this product on a regular basis. Best of all, it's easy to use.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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          Sep

          12

          2011

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Costly, cheaper than buying new gear

          By shnoodle

          from Boulder, CO

          About Me Environmentalist

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          Pros

          • Waterproof

          Cons

          • Price
          • Smelly

          Best Uses

          • Outerwear

          Comments about Nikwax TX-Direct 2.0 Wash-In Water Repellent Treatment - 34 oz.:

          I noticed I was getting wet more often in my old rain and snow gear. I decided to look into why and realized partly it was the washing soaps I'd used and then I wasn't retreating them with waterproofing either. Well, I should have known better.

          I waterproof my snow and hiking boots every year, why wouldn't my jackets and such need retreating too?

          I used to use spray on waterproofing products for my outerwear, but I hated the process - it took so long to do all my stuff and I hate the smell of them, not to mention how my hands felt after using them. My skin felt waterproofed too.

          Then I found wash-in waterproofing. OMG, what a blessing! I've tried other brands too, but this one seems to be easier to find and works as well as the others. I just don't like the smell of any of them, tho this one seems to smell worse. I just have to air them out after they're done being treated.

          Be sure to follow the directions on the bottle. Not all these wash-in products are done the same way.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          Sep

          28

          2011

          (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

           
          1.0

          Disappointing results

          By 2wheelz

          from The soggy pacific northwest.

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                Comments about Nikwax TX-Direct 2.0 Wash-In Water Repellent Treatment - 34 oz.:

                I've tried Nikwax TX direct wash-in twice on a textile motorcycling suit with poor results. On my second attempt, to be sure I gave it a fair trial, i also used their tech wash product and followed the instructions for use of both products exactly. I found no noticeable water repellency on the treated garment. Very disappointing.

                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

                (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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                Nov

                20

                2011

                 
                5.0

                This stuff works

                By Bear Grillz

                from Fairview Oregon

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                Pros

                • Waterproof
                • Waterproofs

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Casual Wear
                  • Cold Weather
                  • Wet Weather

                  Comments about Nikwax TX-Direct 2.0 Wash-In Water Repellent Treatment - 34 oz.:

                  I washed my carhartt rain gear (1 coat and 1 pant)and my carhartt canvas coat in this stuff and followed the directions to the letter , directly after washing all 3 in nikwax tech-wash (I used a measured out water bottle courtesy of OHSU to measure both products), my canvas coat (which wasn't waterproof at all, in actuality was a better towel than a rain coat) now can carry water from my bathroom to my living room (a 15-20 foot walk) on it and I poured it out into a cup showing my friends how well this stuff works with minimal soak in. I filled my dogs waterbowl with the rain coats hood after standing with water in it a good minute, anyone looking to revive or waterproof a coat/pants get this stuff and tech wash. Follow the directions and you won't be disappointed

                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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