Last updated at 21/03/2026 12:28:31
Nikwax Tech Wash 1l (VPE6) 1 l (1 pack)
Delivery between 23 Mar – 3 Apr $28.38
originally posted on seasaltcornwall.com
This is super easy to use (just pop it in the washing machine!) and has been absolutely fantastic at reviving some of my waterproof gear that was getting a little too soggy in the rain for my liking! I used the wash followed immediately by the waterproofer this time around, and will use just the wash for the next couple of cycles. I will definitely keep these 2x products stocked on the shelf to care for all my rainproof gear.
originally posted on revzilla.com
My husband and I both ride, and logging miles in SoCal adds lots of crud to our jackets. I bought this to wash our Rev'it Airwave2 and GT-R Air2 jackets in, a lot of white textile which had now become pretty dingy grey.I hand washed each jacket separately in a plastic tub, so I figured to use less Nikwax. I also used a toothbrush (dipped directly into the bottle) to scrub the really soiled areas, giving it a good amount of work. Needless to say, I was extremely pleased with the final appearance, the road grime and exhaust soil washed out excellently, and our jackets were returned to their original white condition.I decided to do my husband's work commute jacket, a darker Cortech model, but still with white patterns and very soiled. I employed the same effort, ... MoreMy husband and I both ride, and logging miles in SoCal adds lots of crud to our jackets. I bought this to wash our Rev'it Airwave2 and GT-R Air2 jackets in, a lot of white textile which had now become pretty dingy grey.I hand washed each jacket separately in a plastic tub, so I figured to use less Nikwax. I also used a toothbrush (dipped directly into the bottle) to scrub the really soiled areas, giving it a good amount of work. Needless to say, I was extremely pleased with the final appearance, the road grime and exhaust soil washed out excellently, and our jackets were returned to their original white condition.I decided to do my husband's work commute jacket, a darker Cortech model, but still with white patterns and very soiled. I employed the same effort, soaking the jacket, and using the toothbrush to scrub the white and red regions. The brightness really began to return to the white, and the red piping and slashes also brightened up after some scrubbing.The wash tub water was really ugly and dark with all the removed grime. I used a separate plastic tub for the rinsing, three good dunks and swishing to get out as much residue as possible, and then a final hose off and hanging it up outside to air dry.I/we are very pleased with the results, and can recommend the Nikwax. We obtained excellent results, had no concerns with any odors afterwards, and it rinsed out cleanly. We have worn the jackets since, with no issues. Well worth the cost and effort to protect the investment we have made in quality riding gear.
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I have used this product for a number of years. Waterproof breathable garments lose their ability to shed water after a period of time and need cleaning and reproofing. Ordinary detergents are too harsh and will strip the water repellent properties from the garment. Tech Wash is a more gentle cleaner which also revitalises the water repellent properties of the fabric. However as it is a gentle detergent it does struggle to completely remove ground in dirt, so don't leave it too long before you wash! Particularly dirty areas should be treated with neat Tech Wash and a sponge or a soft nylon brush before washing. Relatively new garments or those recently waterproofed will have their water repellent properties renewed by Tech Wash alone. Use TxDirect to renew ... MoreI have used this product for a number of years. Waterproof breathable garments lose their ability to shed water after a period of time and need cleaning and reproofing. Ordinary detergents are too harsh and will strip the water repellent properties from the garment. Tech Wash is a more gentle cleaner which also revitalises the water repellent properties of the fabric. However as it is a gentle detergent it does struggle to completely remove ground in dirt, so don't leave it too long before you wash! Particularly dirty areas should be treated with neat Tech Wash and a sponge or a soft nylon brush before washing. Relatively new garments or those recently waterproofed will have their water repellent properties renewed by Tech Wash alone. Use TxDirect to renew waterproofing on garments that have not been re-proofed for some time. Simply machine wash one or two garments at a time with the appropriate quantity of Tech Wash (100 ml for soft water areas, 150 ml if you have medium or hard water) following the garment care label instructions. If you need to reproof, follow this with another washing cycle using the same quantities of TxDIrect. This will also lubricate zips on the garment, an added bonus! Available in 300 ml and 1 L bottles, the larger sizes are much more economical. Expensive? yes, compared to ordinary detergents, but not if you want your waterproof clothes to continue to keep you dry!
Nikwax Tech Wash 1l (VPE6) 1 l (1 pack)
Delivery between 23 Mar – 3 Apr $28.38
This is super easy to use (just pop it in the washing machine!) and has been absolutely fantastic at reviving some of my waterproof gear that was getting a little too soggy in the rain for my liking! I used the wash followed immediately by the waterproofer this time around, and will use just the wash for the next couple of cycles. I will definitely keep these 2x products stocked on the shelf to care for all my rainproof gear.
My husband and I both ride, and logging miles in SoCal adds lots of crud to our jackets. I bought this to wash our Rev'it Airwave2 and GT-R Air2 jackets in, a lot of white textile which had now become pretty dingy grey.I hand washed each jacket separately in a plastic tub, so I figured to use less Nikwax. I also used a toothbrush (dipped directly into the bottle) to scrub the really soiled areas, giving it a good amount of work. Needless to say, I was extremely pleased with the final appearance, the road grime and exhaust soil washed out excellently, and our jackets were returned to their original white condition.I decided to do my husband's work commute jacket, a darker Cortech model, but still with white patterns and very soiled. I employed the same effort, ... MoreMy husband and I both ride, and logging miles in SoCal adds lots of crud to our jackets. I bought this to wash our Rev'it Airwave2 and GT-R Air2 jackets in, a lot of white textile which had now become pretty dingy grey.I hand washed each jacket separately in a plastic tub, so I figured to use less Nikwax. I also used a toothbrush (dipped directly into the bottle) to scrub the really soiled areas, giving it a good amount of work. Needless to say, I was extremely pleased with the final appearance, the road grime and exhaust soil washed out excellently, and our jackets were returned to their original white condition.I decided to do my husband's work commute jacket, a darker Cortech model, but still with white patterns and very soiled. I employed the same effort, soaking the jacket, and using the toothbrush to scrub the white and red regions. The brightness really began to return to the white, and the red piping and slashes also brightened up after some scrubbing.The wash tub water was really ugly and dark with all the removed grime. I used a separate plastic tub for the rinsing, three good dunks and swishing to get out as much residue as possible, and then a final hose off and hanging it up outside to air dry.I/we are very pleased with the results, and can recommend the Nikwax. We obtained excellent results, had no concerns with any odors afterwards, and it rinsed out cleanly. We have worn the jackets since, with no issues. Well worth the cost and effort to protect the investment we have made in quality riding gear.
I have used this product for a number of years. Waterproof breathable garments lose their ability to shed water after a period of time and need cleaning and reproofing. Ordinary detergents are too harsh and will strip the water repellent properties from the garment. Tech Wash is a more gentle cleaner which also revitalises the water repellent properties of the fabric. However as it is a gentle detergent it does struggle to completely remove ground in dirt, so don't leave it too long before you wash! Particularly dirty areas should be treated with neat Tech Wash and a sponge or a soft nylon brush before washing. Relatively new garments or those recently waterproofed will have their water repellent properties renewed by Tech Wash alone. Use TxDirect to renew ... MoreI have used this product for a number of years. Waterproof breathable garments lose their ability to shed water after a period of time and need cleaning and reproofing. Ordinary detergents are too harsh and will strip the water repellent properties from the garment. Tech Wash is a more gentle cleaner which also revitalises the water repellent properties of the fabric. However as it is a gentle detergent it does struggle to completely remove ground in dirt, so don't leave it too long before you wash! Particularly dirty areas should be treated with neat Tech Wash and a sponge or a soft nylon brush before washing. Relatively new garments or those recently waterproofed will have their water repellent properties renewed by Tech Wash alone. Use TxDirect to renew waterproofing on garments that have not been re-proofed for some time. Simply machine wash one or two garments at a time with the appropriate quantity of Tech Wash (100 ml for soft water areas, 150 ml if you have medium or hard water) following the garment care label instructions. If you need to reproof, follow this with another washing cycle using the same quantities of TxDIrect. This will also lubricate zips on the garment, an added bonus! Available in 300 ml and 1 L bottles, the larger sizes are much more economical. Expensive? yes, compared to ordinary detergents, but not if you want your waterproof clothes to continue to keep you dry!
My jackets look clean and bright after washing with this. Did not remove chain grease (expected) but otherwise cleaned very well. I had a vintage gortex jacket that I would only wear out in light rain but it is noticeably more water repellent now. The material feels softer/smoother and sheds water better.
My daughter bought me a pale blue/grey Mac a couple of years ago, wind and waterproof. I was doubtful but very pleasantly surprised that it actually was. I’ve worn it numerous times and it started to look grubby thanks to muddy dog walking. Asked for advice from yourselves about cleaning it and purchased the Nikwax Tech wash. It worked a treat my Mac is like new. Thank you.
I've been using Nikwax for over 30 years and I have never had any issues. Fast forward to this year, using Tech Wash and TX.Direct has created spots, like oil spots (descriptive since it isn't oil based or anything, but you get the point) on several articles of clothes now: two The North Face FUTURELIGHT jackets, and two Montbell Gore-Tex Infinium rain jackets have spotting issues after using Tech Wash and TX. Direct. Rewashing with regular detergent and regular water did not resolve the issue. Nikwax hasn't provided a response, although TNF warrantied one jacket when I thought it was a one off issue with TNF jacket, but given the issue persisted with three other jackets, I'm narrowing it to Nikwax as the culprit. Oddly, a Gore-Tex Paclite Plus and Dry.Q rain pants ... MoreI've been using Nikwax for over 30 years and I have never had any issues. Fast forward to this year, using Tech Wash and TX.Direct has created spots, like oil spots (descriptive since it isn't oil based or anything, but you get the point) on several articles of clothes now: two The North Face FUTURELIGHT jackets, and two Montbell Gore-Tex Infinium rain jackets have spotting issues after using Tech Wash and TX. Direct. Rewashing with regular detergent and regular water did not resolve the issue. Nikwax hasn't provided a response, although TNF warrantied one jacket when I thought it was a one off issue with TNF jacket, but given the issue persisted with three other jackets, I'm narrowing it to Nikwax as the culprit. Oddly, a Gore-Tex Paclite Plus and Dry.Q rain pants did not exhibit the spotting despite being washed in the same load as the two Gore-Tex Infinium and FUTURELIGHT jackets. The spotting doesn't seem to affect waterproofing, since I did a water test in the area of spotting and there was no leakage. Not sure if affects breathability in those areas. Aesthetically it looks bad. Don't know if it is going to be permanent or temporary. I may return the jackets to see if the companies will warranty, which TNF did for the first jacket previously. Don't know if this is an odd chemical reaction or what to the inner layer, but given that Gore-Tex Paclite Plus is 2.5L and Dry.Q is 2.5L and didn't suffer from spotting, while Gore-Tex Infinium is 2L and FUTURELIGHT is 3L which did suffer from spotting, I don't see anything consistent about the issue. If it was a washing and drying technique issue (after over 30 years of use with no issues I can't see that as culprit), then it should have affected the two rain pants, too.
I always use Tech Wash on my technical outerwear because of the regard that I have for Nikwax products. Tech Wash does a great job cleaning my waterproof breathables.Nikwax claims that Tech Wash revitalizes the DWR treatment which it does but I find that it doesn't last that long. That is the only disappointment that I have with this product.In spite of my reservations regarding water repellency life after using Tech Wash, I still use it because it cleans well and does provide a period of time where the garments resist being laden down by rain.
As a dog walker I am that insane kind of English woman who is seen in every weather from sunshine bliss to rain sodden, mud laden madness as the dog needs her walk and she is my responsibility. With all the weather, mud, salt from snowy days and generally being near a large German Shepherd when she's shaking, my coats always take the brunt of it. As I walk along a country lane at night I have a bright yellow waterproof coat that gets clarted up quite easily due to the colour. I purchased Nikwax tech wash and washin in a hope that my coat could be restored by to life after its blathering by mother nature (and my dog). I scrub the sleeves with dish washing liquid to get cuff grime off and any other places with badly German Shepherded areas, then wash with my normal ... MoreAs a dog walker I am that insane kind of English woman who is seen in every weather from sunshine bliss to rain sodden, mud laden madness as the dog needs her walk and she is my responsibility. With all the weather, mud, salt from snowy days and generally being near a large German Shepherd when she's shaking, my coats always take the brunt of it. As I walk along a country lane at night I have a bright yellow waterproof coat that gets clarted up quite easily due to the colour. I purchased Nikwax tech wash and washin in a hope that my coat could be restored by to life after its blathering by mother nature (and my dog). I scrub the sleeves with dish washing liquid to get cuff grime off and any other places with badly German Shepherded areas, then wash with my normal clothes liquid NOT CONDITIONER, then pop it on another wash with tech wash to get all the detergent and whatnot out, whip the Wash-In on the next cycle, dry on my airer over the hearth and KABLOOOOM! Good as new and looking good. It actually made my coat more waterproof than it was when I got it and it was pretty damn good then. It does about 10 goes too so 100% worth the money. Or you could not bother and just buy 10 new coats but my betting is you would have been financially better just buying the NikWax products. I would say buy both the tech-wash and the wash-in as you get the results you were wanting! Highly recommend this product.
My outdoors gear is not cheap and I need it to perform for as long as possible. I used to wash my dwr treated pants and jackets in regular laundry soap and soon realized it was causing my gear to wet out and in some cases leaving a residue. I have a dirty bin for jackets, pants, shells etc. that I wait until it is full and do a load with techwash. It renews the water repellancy and I have been known to go for more than 2 years with a rain shell before I have to re treat it with dwr treatment (I get the nikwax wash in to do after washing it with techwash). It works best if you can toss the items in the dryer after, but you can hang dry as well.
This is one of two products you need for washing and treating Gore-Tex and other waterproof and breathable garments. It's what restores the waterproof nature of the garments. While a little pricey, compared to ordinary detergent, Gore-Tex and other waterproof and breathable garments are not ordinary clothes so you need to treat them with the proper chemicals. Fortunately, it can be done in a regular washing machine, but requires two wash cycles because there's two products you have to use.
Nikwax - Tech Wash 1l (basic Price 23,00 Eur/ 1l) - The No.1 easy to use, safe, high performance cleaner for wet weather clothing and equipment. Cleans effectively, reviving breathability and water repellency. Why breathability depends upon water repellency:Breathable waterproof garments are most likely to get sweaty and wet inside when used in damp or wet conditions. If the outer fabric absorbs water, the garment can lose up to 70% of its breathability. Therefore, the Durable Water Repellency (DWR) on the outer fabric of your jacket must be maintained to ensure comfort. Nikwax Tech Wash will revitalise the DWR and therefore breathability of your garment.
Nikwax - Tech Wash 1l (basic Price 23,00 Eur/ 1l) - The No.1 easy to use, safe, high performance cleaner for wet weather clothing and equipment. Cleans effectively, reviving breathability and water repellency. Why breathability depends upon water repellency:Breathable waterproof garments are most likely to get sweaty and wet inside when used in damp or wet conditions. If the outer fabric absorbs water, the garment can lose up to 70% of its breathability. Therefore, the Durable Water Repellency (DWR) on the outer fabric of your jacket must be maintained to ensure comfort. Nikwax Tech Wash will revitalise the DWR and therefore breathability of your garment.
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Nikwax Tech Wash
Nikwax - Tech Wash 1l (basic Price 23,00 Eur/ 1l) - The No.1 easy to use, safe, high performance cleaner for wet weather clothing and equipment. Cleans effectively, reviving breathability and water repellency. Why breathability depends upon water repellency:Breathable waterproof garments are most likely to get sweaty and wet inside when used in damp or wet conditions. If the outer fabric absorbs water, the garment can lose up to 70% of its breathability. Therefore, the Durable Water Repellency (DWR) on the outer fabric of your jacket must be maintained to ensure comfort. Nikwax Tech Wash will revitalise the DWR and therefore breathability of your garment.
Nikwax - Tech Wash 1l (basic Price 23,00 Eur/ 1l) - The No.1 easy to use, safe, high performance cleaner for wet weather clothing and equipment. Cleans effectively, reviving breathability and water repellency. Why breathability depends upon water repellency:Breathable waterproof garments are most likely to get sweaty and wet inside when used in damp or wet conditions. If the outer fabric absorbs water, the garment can lose up to 70% of its breathability. Therefore, the Durable Water Repellency (DWR) on the outer fabric of your jacket must be maintained to ensure comfort. Nikwax Tech Wash will revitalise the DWR and therefore breathability of your garment.
