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Binding: Apparel
Brand: Nikwax
Department: unisex-adult
EAN: 0703861002106
Label: Nikwax
Manufacturer: Nikwax
Model: 103
MPN: 103
Publisher: Nikwax
Studio: Nikwax
Features:- Ideal for waterproof-breathable garments Such as Gore-Tex.
- Adds water repellency and maintains breath ability to your waterproof/breathable garment.
- Cleans and re-waterproofs your waterproof garment or sleeping bag.
- Water based-environmentally friendly, biodegradable, non flammable, non hazardous and does not contain fluorocarbons.
- Contains 1 300ml bottle each of Tech Wash and TX-Direct.
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Editorial Review:
Product Description:
A convenient pack of just what you need to keep your favorite jacket clean and functioning like new, the Nikwax Tech Wash/ TX Direct Wash In Twin Pack contains a non-detergent soap which can be used regularly to clean clothing and equipment without damaging the Durable Water Repellent (DWR) coatings and a wash-in waterproofing for wet weather clothing, adding water-repellency and reviving breathability to fabrics without wicking liners.
Average Rating: 
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This stuff works. My riding gear was waterproof no more, and this brought it back to life. Also worked well on my targus laptop backpack.
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First of all, let me clear up a misconception among many people: It is not the Gore-Tex membrane that provides the water repellency of these types of garments. The initial repellency is provided by a "DWR Layer" or "Durable Water Repellent layer". This is typically a chemical coating which is applied to the fabric after it is manufactured (and probably applied to garments AFTER they are sewn). This DWR wears out over time, and without it, even the finest $300 Gore-tex rain jacket will leak in areas like the shoulders and nape of the neck.
That being said, this product does a really, really good job of restoring the water repellency of DWR treated fabrics. It WILL NOT however, make a garment water repellent that has broken down - e.g. the Gore-Tex layer is damaged, or was poor to begin with.
Some examples:
So far with my one set (two bottles) I have treated the following garments with the following results:
1. Patagonia kayak paddling anorak - it was FILTHY from many, many trips, and had begun to lose its water proofness. A treatment with this product not only made the jacket look great again, it sheds water amazingly well - as if it was new.
2. Two Marmot "shell" type Gore-tex rain jackets. Both were initially very water proof, but after a couple of seasons they both would absorb water at the shoulder seams and it would soak through in a down pour. A treatment with this Nikwax kit restored both jackets to "like new" performance. I can turn the hose on them and the water sheds off like they were new.
3. Isis "Torrent" rain jacket. This jacket, while stylish, NEVER repelled water worth a *@#$*&. Washing and treating it with the Nikwax improved it a bit, but it is still not water repellent. No miracle here, unfortunately
4. Orvis breathable fishing waders - old, flthy, stinky, and barely water repellent, I thought I'd give them a try. Washing them in the washing machine was a bit tricky - they would fill up with water/suds and not rinse completely. So I did two cycles - one on each side (inside out the second time). The results are amazing - much cleaner than before, and they bead water like when they were new 6 or 7 years ago.
Bottom line, if you have quality gear that used to be water repellent, and despite good treatment and care, has lost its water repellency, I think you can expect good results from this product. Do not, however, expect a miracle. It will not (based on my experience) take non water-repellent fabric and suddenly make it worthy of a rain storm
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This has to be the biggest rip off I have ever gotten rooked with. I followed the instructions to the very minute. This stuff made my Rem Cloth leak worse than it did before I used it. Nikwax Care Kit for Waterproof/Breathable Fabrics
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I used this on two older garments and it does restore the water-repellency. Just make sure to read the instuctions carefully, since you are inclined to think that you use the whole bottle of the Tech-Wash, but you don't.
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I used Nikwax (wash-in) to restore the water repellent qualities of my Helly Henson ski gear. After carefully following the directions my gear is as good as new and water beads right off. BUT...it is water-repellent, not water-proof.
I strongly suspect this product will work well on Gore-Tex, Helly-Tech, or other materials that are designed to be water repellent in the first place. It probably will not work miracles on other stuff.
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