All outerwear will have its waterproof, breathability, and insulating performance fade over time. One of the primary reasons outdoor gear loses these characteristics is surface dirt, oil, and stains. These blemishes reduce the performance of all DWR treatments, causing the jacket to “wet-out” and trapping moisture against your skin or base layers, making you cold.
The first step toward revitalizing outerwear and gear is thoroughly cleaning it with an outerwear specific detergent. Regular detergent is often too harsh and contains perfumes and other chemicals that could interfere with the function of the gear’s technical fabrics. The second step is the proper application of an aftermarket DWR treatment. All Nikwax products are easy to use, safe for the environment, and ensure warmth and dryness, whatever the weather.
Hardshell outerwear is usually constructed with 2-3 layers of fabric laminated together to create a waterproof, breathable shell, offering superior protection against the elements. Revitalize the performance and breathability of hardshell gear with Nikwax Tech Wash and NikwaxTX.Direct.
Nikwax Tech Wash is a high-performance technical cleaner for rain and snow clothing and synthetic insulated gear.
Nikwax TX.Direct is a high performance waterproofer designed to enhance performance and revitalize the breathability of waterproof clothing.
Nikwax Tech Wash and TX.Direct packaged together to clean and waterproof your technical outerwear.
Softshell outerwear is softer, stretchier, and more insulating than its hardshell counterpart, offering fantastic range of motion and comfort. Revitalize the performance and breathability of softshell gear with Nikwax Tech Wash and Nikwax Softshell Proof.
Nikwax Tech Wash is a high-performance technical cleaner for rain and snow clothing and synthetic insulated gear.
Nikwax Tech Wash and Softshell Proof packaged together to clean and waterproof your technical softshell outerwear.
Down is one of nature’s best insulators, offering a superior warmth-to-weight ratio. Washing down gear removes surface stains and revitalizes the down itself by reversing the compaction that occurs during wear. Revitalize the performance of down gear with Nikwax Down Wash.Direct and Nikwax Down Proof.
Nikwax Down Wash.Direct is a specialty cleaner designed to revitalize the water repellency and insulating properties of hydrophobic and regular down filled gear.
Nikwax Down Proof is a specialty waterproofer designed to protect the insulating properties of down-filled gear from wet and damp conditions.
Gloves inevitably are subject to the most abrasion and grime of all outerwear, and the damage UV rays can do to tents and shelters are often overlooked. Revitalize the performance of gloves and shelters with Nikwax Glove Proof, Nikwax Waterproofing Wax for Leather, and Nikwax Tent & Gear Solarproof.
Nikwax Glove Proof is a high performance waterproofer for fabric and leather gloves.
Nikwax Waterproofing Wax for Leather is a high performance waterproofer for smooth leather footwear and gloves.
Nikwax Tent & Gear SolarProof is a high performance spray-on waterproofer and UV blocker for all synthetic weatherproof textiles.
