Nikwax TX.Direct® Wash-In is the market leader. It is easy and quick to apply in a washing machine, and its highly Durable Water Repellency (DWR) develops on air drying.
The washing machine application ensures that the treatment goes right through the garment, treating seams, tapes, and cords, as well as the fabric. Also, as the need for tumble drying is removed, this saves energy and protects more vulnerable, older, garments from heat. Nikwax TX.Direct® Wash-In has been specifically designed and optimized for breathable waterproof garments; it leaves a flexible water repellent treatment on individual fibres allowing moisture vapour to pass through, maintaining breathability.
When you should use it
When we work hard, we sweat. The evaporation of sweat cools us down and keeps us comfortable. But, when it rains, we want to avoid getting wet, so we put on waterproof outerwear to keep us dry.
Nikwax TX.Direct® adds Durable Water Repellency (DWR), which prevents water absorption, whilst maintaining breathability, keeping you dry and comfortable.
How you should use it
Use Nikwax TX.Direct® Wash-In in a washing machine.
For best results remove all non-washable parts and always clean item(s) first with Nikwax Tech Wash® in a separate wash cycle. No need to dry item(s) before waterproofing.
Top Loading Machine Wash
- Place maximum of 3 clean garments in washing machine.
- After the machine has filled add 300ml of TX.Direct®.
- Set cycle to Heavy and Warm, Low water level.
Front Loading Machine Wash
- Remove all detergent build-up from the detergent dispenser.
- Place maximum of 2 clean garments in washing machine.
- Use 100ml per garment.
- Run 30oC Synthetic cycle and slow spin.
Do not machine-wash garments if taped seams have become dislodged. *
To maintain waterproofing always wash with Nikwax Tech Wash®. Do not use detergents.
*Faulty taped seams sometimes become detached on old or worn garments. They can be re-stuck using a proprietary clear glue after waterproofing and drying.
