Nikwax TX.Direct Spray-On - 17 fl. oz.
Apply the easy-to-use Nikwax TX.Direct spray-on water-repellent treatment to revive water repellency without adversely effecting your wet-weather clothing's breathability.
- High-performance, low-impact solution adds durable water repellency, revives breathability and maintains internal wicking properties
- Provides high-performance waterproofing while maintaining fabric breathability
- Easy, spray-on application is effective on waterproof/breathable laminates, coatings and microfibers—and is particularly recommended for textiles with a wicking lining
- Recommended for GORE-TEX, Ultrex, Entrant®, eVENT® and Triple Point
- Water-based and biodegradable formula contains no fluorocarbons or VOCs
- Nikwax is a global leader in high-performance waterproofing and cleaning solutions for clothing, footwear and equipment
- Note: There is a discrepancy between "Size" selection above and actual volume of bottle; bottle contains 17 fl. oz. of product
Imported.
View the Nikwax TX.Direct Product LineView all Nikwax Gear and Clothing Treatments| Best Use | Multisport |
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| Volume | 17 fluid ounces |
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worked . . . but, read to find out how
lots of reviews are "follow the directions." well, here's my experience with following the directions and what i did to actually get a great result. i have an enlightened equipment visp. after a colorado trail thru hike, it needed some revitalization. i got the nikwax tech wash and filled a clean sink with about 2 gallons of hot water. i poured in 2 oz of wash. i proceeded to hand agitate the jacket for a solid 15 minutes. i then drained the sink and filled with 2 gallons of cold water. i agitated in the rinse water for 15 minutes. i repeated the rinse process an additional 3 more times. i allowed the jacket to dry overnight hoping that the wash would restore it. a test the following day revealed that water did not bead and the exterior still wet out. i then repeated the whole cycle again. this time, while the jacket was damp i applied the tx.direct according to the directions on the bottle. i let that dry for several hours in a windy, shady spot outdoors. a quick splash test and there was no improvement. next i applied the tx.direct on the jacket while it was dry. that dried for another few hours. a quick splash test and i saw some improvement, but it was not ideal. i had about one more application in the bottle and decided to give it one more shot. i repeated the application on the dry jacket and it was allowed to dry for at least 4 hours. testing showed marginal improvement. i was dejected and almost accepted that the jacket would just wet out. it had never soaked through, so it would still serve its purpose. later that night after it had been hanging indoors for a couple more hours, i tested and it was still the same. i finally decided i would give it a could heating with a hair drier. the jacket instructions say to tumble dry, no heat. the nikwak instructions make no mention of heating, but i have read that heating sometimes reactivates dwr on some products. i had nothing to lose really. i set the hair drier on high and gently blew hot air through the sleeves, the body, the hood. inside and out. moving constantly, making sure to never allow the jacket to actually get hot. blew dry for about 20 minutes. tested and miracle of miracles, water shed off the thing like off a duck's back. when i need to do it again, i think i'll do one wash, air dry overnight, one application, air dry, and then give it a good heat dry with the hair drier. i make no warranties that this will work for anyone else. i suspect that all fabrics and dwr restoration products all work different together. use common sense, experiment a little, and who knows.
NICE product!
It really makes a difference and the droplets run off nicely over the jacket!! I recommend you to use gloves to apply the product because u get really sticky and "waterproof" and you can not wash it out easily (good for the fabric, not for the hands) U need to find a good place to apply the product where u can make a little mess around. I personally didn't want to try the Wash-In version, which may be easier to use, but I am concerned it may damage the Gore-Tex membrane or reduce breathability. Water Repellency is great but it leaves a strong smell to silicon or plastic and the application is something you don't enjoy to do. After a couple of weeks the smell goes away.
Dry Dry Dry!
Used this as a little refresh for my hardshell pants after I found my thighs and butt absorbing water when sitting on the chairlift. Sprayed on, let it sit for about 5min and them wiped off the excess. Easiest process ever and IT WORKED! So stoked!
Good Results
I mainly use this on my 10yr old ski pants as the first line of defense against wet Sierra Cement and snow covered chair lift seats. I have yet to get a wet butt or crotch since using. I don't just spray it on but also work it into the fabric with a NixWax dampened rag. For those concerned about smell, it goes away after a week. For those with application issues, it is a wax. So try poking a needle through the nozzle to clear any blockage that may have incured during manufacturing. I've been using the same bottle for 3yrs now. Little goes a long way.
Works fine
The product worked fine. Water beaded off of my Arc'teryx Proton AR jacket and REI Sahara Convertible pants just like they did when new. Just follow the instructions. I suspect a number of reviewers with bad luck did not follow the instructions properly. Also, you cannot put DWR treatment on anything. Stick with products that had DWR treatment int he first place. Fabrics that have relatively open weaves don't bead water as well. The only thing I don't like about the product, which has nothing to do with it's performance, is that it smells a little rancid/sour.
I gave it the whole nine yards.....
I used both NIKWAX treatments. NIKWAX Tech Wash and NIKWAX Tx.Direct Spray On. I applied BOTH treatments on a 8 year old ski jacket and ski pants. REI store people recommended both treatments. I followed the instructions carefully (always a painful process for me) and I applied the Tx.Direct Spray On immediately after removing the garments from the washer. Waterproofing treatment works well -but it is hard to say which is more effective - or if both treatments are absolutely required. My only initial reservation was the cost - this treatment is not inexpensive.
This stuff works!
I decided to try nikwax because my hiking boots (Vasque goretex) were soaking and retaining water more than I like. I live here in the Northwest (lots and lots of rain) and I commute with my bike year round. Needless to say I need protection for my shoes. (Galoshes dont work for me) Because my boots are on their 3rd season their life is wearing thin and dont shed water like they did when they were new. I gave nikwax a try using it exactly as directed on the bottle and it works like a charm. My boots retain very little water and I can watch the rain literally bead up and shed right off. Very happy with this product as it can add some extra life to that expesnive gear we like to use and would rather not have to run out and buy again. Get out there!
Great Product from a Great Comopany
I applied this to a Marmot Precip jacket that was about 4 years old and had begun to loose it's effectiveness. Laying the jacket down on a flat surface, I zipped it chut and began spraying the Nikwax on the front of the jacket, worked out to the sleeves and then began folding it in on itself as I worked through the back of the sleeves and jacket. This allowed me to thoroughly massage the spray into the jacket, saturating it completely and not wasting a drop. Once the jacket was soaked, I rolled it into a ball and left it to sit for about 15 minutes. After that, I rolled it out, checked for any dry spots - easy to tell by the change in the jacket's color - and applied more of the spray, massaging it again as I went. It was then rolled up again and left for another 15 minutes. After that it was air dried on a hanger and then run through the dryer on low for about 10 minutes. As with any tool, if you want a good result, you have to use the tool properly and I think this is the best, most effective way of using the Nikwax. I used the small (5 oz) bottle and had a little left after doing the entire jacket and hood. I have complete confidence that this jacket will serve me well in any rain I encounter on the southern portion of the PCT as I set out at the end of the month. When I get to Kennedy Meadows, I'll switch out to a heavier/newer Marmot shell which will be appropriate for the weather I am likely to encounter as I move north to Manning Park. Again, use the tools you have effectively and in a manner they were designed for and you'll likely have fewer problems out there.
Works!
Used on my Arc'teryx Proton Jacket and Issis Waterproof Shell. Both had completely lost their waterproofing/resistant quality. Followed the instructions on the bottle as well as the tips in other reviews: Confessing up front - I did not clean first with NikWax Tech Wash... I did run the jackets thru a rinse/spin cycle right before applying. Laid items on a towel outside, sprayed on generously, let it sit a few minutes, rubbed in/wiped off excess, let air dry about an hour in the sun, then into the dryer on low heat about 15-20 minutes. Water now beads right up/off.
Works as Adverstised
Just got back from a snow adventure and all of our gear stayed very dry after we treated with Nikwax earlier last month. We washed our waterproof gear with Nikwax Tech Wash and then after it was clean, we sprayed heavily with TX.Direct and let dry. While hiking in the snow, when water hit my jacket, it would just bead off exactly like you want to see. Not sure why some people have mixed results, but my guess is that they don't first properly clean the garment with Tech Wash before adding in the waterproofing.