- 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, wash-in application is effective on all waterproof / breathable laminates, coatings and microfibers
- 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 safe, high-performance waterproofing and cleaning solutions for clothing, footwear and equipment
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| Best use | Multisport |
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| Volume | 16.9 fluid ounces |
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Apr 16, 2015Great Product from a Great Comopany
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Aug 28, 2014poor water repellent stick with the wash inI have used Nikwax on all my gear for years with great results. I have always used the wash in versions. This year I decided to try the spray on for my back pack instead of soaking it in a l...
Read More I have used Nikwax on all my gear for years with great results. I have always used the wash in versions. This year I decided to try the spray on for my back pack instead of soaking it in a large container with the wash in type. Product went on real easy with no mess or what others reported as sticky pooling. However during a light rain in the cascades the top lid on my backpack immediately became soaked through. Stick with the wash in don't waste you money on the spray on. -
Jul 21, 2014Flawed Bottle, Flawed InstructionsUsed this to waterproof a poncho that I just made, and a tarp I will be using over my hammock when I camp. Two complaints: 1) The directions telling you to spray, then wipe off are wastefu...
Read More Used this to waterproof a poncho that I just made, and a tarp I will be using over my hammock when I camp. Two complaints: 1) The directions telling you to spray, then wipe off are wasteful. Tip to avoid this below. 2) The straw in the bottle doesn't even reach the bottom, and the top of the sprayer does not unscrew. I had to poke a hole into the bottle with a knife to squeeze out what was left. For anyone using this product, here is a tip that will save a TON of the liquid you purchase. Their directions mention "spray 6 inches away from product evenly, wait two minutes, wipe off with a damp cloth." The extra nikwax will be absorbed by the cloth, and will ultimately go to waste. Here is what you do: You spray the product on a section of the item you are waterproofing. Grab a plastic bag, fit it over your hand, and spread the product evenly with the bag until all of it is absorbed. Repeat until entire garment is covered evenly and effectively, with no waste. I have not yet tested to see if this product waterproofs well, but I will give it the benefit of the doubt. Two stars for the flawed bottle and instructions. Although I have not used the wash-in before, I imagine it would work better than the spray. Get that instead. -
Mar 30, 2014I 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 treatment...
Read More 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. -
Mar 21, 2014It works, so farNot quite sure on how to review this product. Our jackets were starting to 'wet out' and this product came highly recommended. I used it according to the directions after having washed the ...
Read More Not quite sure on how to review this product. Our jackets were starting to 'wet out' and this product came highly recommended. I used it according to the directions after having washed the jackets in Nickwax Tech Wash first. This was in October of last year. So far, so good. It seems to have worked well. Our jackets aren't wetting out anymore. But the jackets haven't been worn much since using this product on them, so I really can't comment on the products longevity. But so far so good. -
Aug 23, 2013works as intendedFist off, I gave it 5 stars because I have yet to come across another "waterproofing" agent that does the job better or with greater ease. The ones that work are mostly on par with each oth...
Read More Fist off, I gave it 5 stars because I have yet to come across another "waterproofing" agent that does the job better or with greater ease. The ones that work are mostly on par with each other, in my opinion. A few other reviewers summed up the technical errors in ALL of the bad reviews so I will try not to repeat. All of the bad reviews I read were due simply to lack of product knowledge and incorrect application process. This stuff works really well as a once a year (or more due to heavy use, which means you get out alot and that is something I highly endorse!) application to help with water repellency and breathability. I.e. shed water! It will not make a fleece waterproof or fix a seam tear/hole in your waterproof jacket. Alot of the complaints I read were in reference to pack covers. Ya, this won't waterproof pack covers. They are generally a different material than waterproof garments and once they lose their waterproofing properties it is hard to regain , in my experience. I just recently sprayed my pack cover with a full bottle of the tectron Boot waterproofer in an effort to regain some water tight properties for a trip to nepal in a few days. It is considered a little heavy for clothes and even on the boot end its been known to reduce breathablity. Sounds like it might work well with the pack cover. We'll see. As far as the complaints about application troubles I'm a little confused. It took me a few times to really dial in a system too, isn't that how most things work. I like to lay a towel down, lay the garment on it, spray and rub until the garment is evenly coated on one side, wait a few mins then flip and repeat on the other. Air dry followed by a few minutes in the dryer. Thats it. It works. I'll copy and past another reviewers instructions because it's precise and there is not much more to know after reading it. As for the proper use and application of this product: 1) spray application is only neccessary and recommended for *insulated* or fleece-lined waterproof-breathable garments. Nikwax's wash-in product achieves more consistent results with less work for shell garments, but for lined garments, you don't want to mess with the vapor-transmission properties of down or synthetic insulators, so apply the spray to the outside shell only. 2) As another poster noted, you need spray the product on, and RUB IT IN for best results. I simply pull on a medical glove and rub it in by hand to get an even, consistent application and to work it thoroughly into the fabric. *In the event of sprayhead failure, you can simply apply it using an old sock or small washcloth, which will aid in "massaging" the product into the fabric. 3) ACTIVATE w/ 5mins IN THE DRYER. Excessive exposure to heat is NEVER good for a seam-sealed waterproof garment. Air-dry your insulated garment *first*, then place it for 5-10 minutes in your dryer on low heat. This *reactivates* (essentially "irons in") the DWR coating, and is a trick worth trying on relatively new, clean garments that have begun to lose their water-repellancy, *before* you try re-treating the fabric with TX-Direct. -
Aug 18, 2013repellent works under very wet conditionworks for rain clothes. Survived downpours in northwest Canada.
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Mar 23, 2013Wouldn't buy spray againI would likely not buy the spray version of this product, nor would I recommend it to anyone. The spray nozzle on this does not mist, its more of a sloppy, splattery jet. The instructions s...
Read More I would likely not buy the spray version of this product, nor would I recommend it to anyone. The spray nozzle on this does not mist, its more of a sloppy, splattery jet. The instructions say to hold about 6" away, however that would blast a 2" section of the jacket with far too much product. There is no way to evenly coat without applying it a bit heavy, and smearing it around with your hand/fingers to fill in the gaps it misses. Since your jackets are (or should be) somewhat water-repellent, it doesn't really spread evenly. It really needs to be misted on. I ended up just BARELY getting three jackets refreshed with this whole bottle. That's extremely wasteful considering I was having to wring out the towel i was using to remove the excess as described in the last step before drying. I feel a bit cheated seeing it all go down the drain like that. The bottle claims it lasts 5x longer. My jackets were all 2-3 years old before finally needing a refresh, so I'm hoping (and being optimistic) that I get 1-2 years out of this treatment. Perhaps the wash-in will work better next time around, but I had heard that it isn't quite as effective.
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Read More 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.