Nikwax TX.Direct Wash-In Water Repellent Treatment - 10 fl. oz.
Restore water repellency to your wet-weather clothing with safe, easy-to-use Nikwax TX.Direct wash-in water-repellent treatment.
- Patented, award-winning formula adds water-repellency to synthetic outerwear
- High-performance, low-impact solution provides effective 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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View the Nikwax TX.Direct Product LineView all Nikwax Gear and Clothing Treatments| Best Use | Multisport |
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| Volume | 10 fluid ounces |
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Disappointed!
I followed the instructions to the letter, hoping to revitalize my 2 rain jackets that were still in great condition but failing me in the rain. There was a warning on the container that some of the seam tape may come loose in places and can be just glued back on with clear glue. Not only did some of it come loose, much of it did, and the pockets on one of the jackets came loose at the bottom! Also, on this jacket, some of the laminated, irreparabale, lining was damaged. This is not an old jacket and has been gently worn (I'm a 72 year old female hiker, not a 20 something adventurer). The jacket is now ruined for rain - may serve as a windbreaker. Very disappointed with this product for which I had high hopes. I found it expensive at $14 but felt it was cheaper than buying a new jacket.
Ruined my expensive Arcteryx Beta LT Rain Jacket
This product ruined my expensive Arcteryx rain jacket. I followed the washing machine method followed by drying the jacket on low heat. When I got the jacket out of the dryer, many of the seems had become unglued, making the jacket unusable. This is unacceptable.
waterproofing fail
I purchased this item after reading all of the excellent reviews. I have a fairly new Marmot Gore-tex jacket that desperately need to be re-waterproofed after a washing machine detergent mishap. First I tried applying the wash-in treatment via the "hand-wash" method. No luck. So then I tried the washing machine method and awoke this morning to find the jacket is still happily absorbing water droplets, ARGH! It did not work AT ALL. I am not sure that the wash-in product is the way to go, have used spray-on in the past and will be reverting back to that. Not sure why this did not work for me while working for others.
Restores Water Repellency
We just finished treating a few rain and snow garments using two different methods to see which worked best. We used the TX.Direct Spray On and we also used this TX.Direct Wash-In. Both the spray-on and the wash-in worked just like a charm and we honestly couldn't tell any difference between the two. Once the jackets were dry, we poured water on all the garments and all of the garments that we treated did not allow any of the water to soak on the surface and instead rolled right off. We did follow Nikwax's directions and ran a full wash cycle first with Nikwax Tech Wash to "prep" the surface of the garment before adding in waterproofing. It seems like as long as you first clean with Tech Wash, either TX.Direct (spray on or wash-in) will restore the water repellency of the gear.
Been using it for years!
Been using this for years! Product works well to revitalize the DWR properties of all my shells. Here are some tips and tricks that have well worked for me over the years. 1. Use Hot/Warm water. This helps the wax soften/dissolve, which will increase penetration. 2. Use minimal water - just enough to cover the garments. The more water you use, the more diluted the wax will be. I often use more than the recommended amount for better results. 3. Add Nikwax into the water and avoid pouring directly onto garments to avoid wax stains. 4. Fully submerge garments before wash. Gore-tex/waterproof membranes trap air, which causes parts of the garments to float above the water throughout the entire cycle. This is especially important for top-loading washers. 5. Use Techwash to keep your garments clean. Typical household laundry detergents are formulated to be tough on stains, including wax.
Waterproof once again!
Just finished treating our rain gear again (annual tradition) and again it worked like a charm! We first wash with Tech Wash, wash again with TX.Direct, dry on low heat for one cycle, then air dry after that. Got caught in the rain today and the jacket had the rain rolling off like it was brand new! Our jackets are very old, but we clean them regularly with Tech Wash and treat with TX.Direct at least once a year and they continue to perform to our expectations.
Nearly perfect 4.5 stars!
Wash your waterproof / breathable shell garment according to Nikwax's instructions (surfactant-free powder detergent will do the trick as well as Nikwax tech-wash ), and use TX-Direct and your Durable Water Repellant (DWR) performance will be as good as new!I have successfully treated 1-2 garments in my top-loading washer by lowering the water level and using only 1/3 of a bottle of TX-Direct, as per the front-loading instructions and the treatment has held up as well as on garments washed with per top-loading instructions (which call for a full bottle and large load setting for up to 3 garments).This product only has 2 drawbacks:1) the cost: at [$] per wash, it's pricy, especially if you wash your gear a lot. Use the front-loading instructions, and [$] to treat 2 garments makes it much more cost effective.2) as mentioned by another reviewer, this product can leave a faint, hazy residue in creases and seams when you're done. This residue can be rubbed off with a wet towel, once the garment is dry.Note for those who claims TX-Direct permanently spotted their garments (something I've never seen over 20 years & hundreds of washes): you need to fill your washer with water first, and allow product to agitate BEFORE you throw your garments in. If you poured this DWR wash undiluted directly on top of a garment, then that's what caused your spots.
Save your money
I've tried this three different times on an older North Face Mountain Light Goretex rain jacket. All attempts have failed to last more than 15 minutes in a heavy rain. Most recently, I used 1/3 of the container vs. the recommented capfull after washing and soaked the jacket in warm solution for half an hour turning every 10 minutes, rinsed, and dried as directed. Moisture penetrates the out fabric after 5 minutes. I then used 1/3 of the bottle again following the directions. Repelled water for 15 minutes. Also, the directions are hidden under the main label with a tiny graphic telling you to peel back to access. No directions on Nikwax website either. Bad design and bad product. I was an optimist about this product until 3 tries with 3 bottles failed to work on a $300+ rain jacket.
Revived Waterproof ski jacket
I washed my 10 year old Burton snow jacket with this wash, and it came out surprisingly slippery and waterproof. Before the wash it had lost pretty much all waterproof-ness (if that's a word). But after a couple of ski trips and machine washes, it's not quite as waterproof as after the first wash, but it's still better than before. Might have better luck with newer garments.
Nikwax products
After getting my Arc-Teryx Theta jacket filthy helping someone change a tire, I washed the Gore-tex jacket with Nikwax Tech Wash and treated it with TX treatment. Both products worked great and almost all the stains came out in the first wash.