Nikwax Tech Wash Fabric Care 300ml (10 fl oz)
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46 ReviewsNikwax Tech Wash Fabric Care 300ml (10 fl oz)
The effectiveness of any fabric's DWR (Durable Water Repellent) finish is maximized by proper cleaning. Tech Wash is a non-detergent, biodegradable cleaner that protects the water-repellent finish on fabrics by removing water-attracting dirt, contaminants and detergent residues. When you wash garments in Tech Wash, NIKWAX waterproofing treatments last twice as long as they will when you wash with detergent soap. The highly effective cleaning agents in Tech Wash and its ability to rinse residue-free improve the performance of virtually anything made of fabric, fleece or synthetic insulation.
- Prolongs the life of gear and optimises outdoor performance
- Maintains breathability
- Maintains original water-repellency
- Easy to apply - can be used in a washing machine
- Suitable for use on all fabrics, including technical textiles
- Lifts out dirt that can attract water and mask water repellent finishes
- Unlike detergents, it does not leave behind water attractive residues which encourage ‘wetting-out’
- Removes detergent residues left behind by previous washes
- WaterBased - environmentally friendly, biodegradable, non flammable, non hazardous
- Does not contain fluorocarbons
- Guaranteed performance for 4 years from manufacture
- 10oz
46 Reviews - Nikwax: Tech Wash Fabric Care 300ml (10 fl oz)
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Anonymous - 2009-10-27works excellent
Used it on my wife and my snowboard coat, haven't been in the snow yet, but have been in the rain and the water beaded up nicely and wiped right off with my hand to leave a nice dry coat. I am very happy so far.
Anonymous - 2009-10-27Excellent Product
I used this product to clean my boat canvas. I worked extremely well. The canvas had not been washed since spring and was very soiled.
Chris - 2008-05-12Amazing cleaner.
I live on a boat and have washed the canvas in other products and have found this to be the best environmentally friendly cleaner for the canvas. It is amazing how well it cleans. The canvas looks almost new. I also love that it is biodegradable and have recommeded it to several other boaters.
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46 Reviews - Nikwax: Tech Wash Fabric Care 300ml (10 fl oz)
Anonymous - 2009-10-27works excellent
Used it on my wife and my snowboard coat, haven't been in the snow yet, but have been in the rain and the water beaded up nicely and wiped right off with my hand to leave a nice dry coat. I am very happy so far.
Anonymous - 2009-10-27Excellent Product
I used this product to clean my boat canvas. I worked extremely well. The canvas had not been washed since spring and was very soiled.
Chris - 2008-05-12Amazing cleaner.
I live on a boat and have washed the canvas in other products and have found this to be the best environmentally friendly cleaner for the canvas. It is amazing how well it cleans. The canvas looks almost new. I also love that it is biodegradable and have recommeded it to several other boaters.
B Pang - 2008-03-10Works Great
This is our 3rd ski season of using Nikwax Tech Wash and TX Direct. It keeps our Gortex ski jackets and pants performing like new. We are sold on Nikwax products.
Anonymous - 2008-01-12Couldn't be easier!
Great product. Very easy to use in front load washers.
Anonymous - 2007-10-27Don't Buy New Gear!
We were ready to buy new gear but our local sporting store told us about NikWax wash and the Tech for putting waterproofing back in our gear. Amazing! All of it like new.
Anonymous - 2007-10-10Great product
I use this on all my outdoor gear. It get's things clean without removing water/wind proofing.
Clint - 2007-10-09Fabulous product
Each of their products is excellent.
Powderbunny - 2007-10-09~~~ IT WORKS ON REMOVING STAINS TOO ~~~
No kidding it really does. Why they don't market it this way beats me. I just pour a small amount in the lid, apply it to the stain and then wash it. So far, everything I've applied it to has come out. Even used it to take out grease stains on silk and it worked perfectly. They're missing the boat by not advertising this quality. Oh, and yes, it's great too on all my outdoor garb.
Anonymous - 2007-10-01A must
Tech Wash is the best product for cleaning waterproof/breathable clothing and the like. TW is also recomended for washing clothing prior to retreating with TX direct...etc.
John Breakwell - 2007-03-05Better than Granger
I bought Granger's , recommended by Marmot, and Nikwax, recommended by Patagonia. It may be the original clothing, but the older Patagonia coat treated by Nikwax repels like new. The Marmot, washed by the Granger product doesn't.
Bill Meyers - 2007-02-03Tech Wash
This is the best product I have found to maintain my expensive water proof garments and rain suits. Well worth the money.
Anonymous - 2007-01-23Nikwax is fabulous!!
Be sure to not use hot water, as it really makes a lot of suds!
Anonymous - 2007-01-17Good-to-go-wash
Outstanding wash for DWR finished wear. I've also used it for other items that should not be washed in other liquid detergents. Note, though, that the recommended amounts are quite excessive I've found -- less works just as well.
Anonymous - 2007-01-05works great
works great, to wash your tech gear clothing
Anonymous - 2007-01-04Awesome stuff -- kept my kids dry and warm
At a winter sledding camp I pitied the kids who were wet and cold. My kids never needed to come in because they were dry and warm.
Powder Bunny - 2006-05-09I use this as a stain remover too. Seriously.
I've used this stuff for years and then was told by a local ski shop employee to try it on stains. It works. You just put a little on ANY stain, toss the garment into the wash and the stain is gone. Have no clue how it works and don't care...it just does.
Lew Stedman - 2006-03-27Performs as Advertised--what more could you ask?
When my Covercraft car cover gets dirty, it looses some of its waterproofing capability. Wash with this stuff and rinse properly, it comes back. And if you ever have questions for the manufacurer in England, you will get a gracious and prompt reply.
Que - 2006-03-17A Must for any Household
Extremely effective on stains too. For pen marks and some paint smudges, just soak the area
in tech wash for 15-20 mins prior to cleaning. I have recommended this product for countless tasks. The oil based (polymers) are more effective than enzyme cleaners for some synthetics. Most stain removing products cost the same-this product has double the use!
Webb Long - 2006-03-13It Works
What more can you ask? It does just what it should, and isn't appreciably pricier than the other brands out there. Follow it up with a little of the Wash-In and you're good to brave the rain once again.
Larry Hill - 2006-02-20Cleansing Your Outdoor Waterproof Gear
I had read all about how not to wash my Gore-Tex gear but until I found Tech Wash I was at a loss to find a pure soap liquid formulated for washing and cleaning a wide range of my outdoor clothing. The great thing about Tech Wash is that it can clean garments without damaging the waterproofing qualities of my gear. When I start losing the original waterproofing capabilities of my clothing I'll give Nikwax's TX Direct a try to reproof them and based on there description it should return them to a like new state.
Anonymous - 2006-02-06Great for ski clothes
Great for washing your ski clothes, however the smell was not something you want lingering in your home.
Chauncey Taylor - 2005-12-02Got coat really clean.
The cleaner cleaned my coat, great with no annoying odors, or discoloration. I really think the value of this product will come in play, with preserving the wash-in treatment.
Jeanette - 2005-10-11important to have
if you own any technical outdoor clothing, you need this wash - it cleans items well and safely.
Allan Schwinn - 2005-06-21Does a fantastic job!!
I bought this to keep my tech clothing in good shape. So far so good. It cleans better than regular laundry detergent and the fabrics come out looking like new. There has been no deterioration in the DWR properties of my shell, fleece jacket and Nimbus Sombrero.
My only complaint, if it can be considered one, is the amount the manufacturer recommends using for the loads of laundry. I've cut back on the amount with no visible/appreciable difference in the cleanliness of the clothes.
Allan Schwinn - 2005-04-13Works great!
Using this product restored the basic DWR to my Alpine Parka and helped restore the water repellancy to my fleece jacket, too. It's easy to use and works as advertised. This is definitely an item to repurchase as needed to help maintain the Polartec and Gore-Tex fabrics.
Anonymous - 2005-03-28WORKS GREAT!!!
great product. cleans well. just leaves a slight unpleasing smell for a couple of days afterwards.
Anonymous - 2005-01-25No problems, although could be cheaper
No problems with this product so far. I have a softshell jacket (the Arc'teryx Gamma MX) and used this to wash my jacket before applying the DWR. Since I pay so much for my jackets to begin with, I figure it's worth it to try take care of them, and to be honest, I think I'm kind of obsessed with keeping them water proof. Be careful though because Nikwax's DWR washes off easily with warm water! Other than this, I don't have any reason yet to complain (except that I wish this stuff was cheaper).
Anonymous - 2004-12-20Best Waterproofer I Have Found!!!
I bought this NIKWAX to restore the waterproofing to my Range Rover car cover. It is the best product I have ever found...I have now washed all of my patio furniture cushions, the fabric of the awning over my patio, the patio table umbrella, 3 ski jackets, and I still have about half a bottle left!
Anonymous - 2004-12-13Really revitalizes
I haven't washed my snowboard boots in about eight years (going twice a year each of those years)... for some reason, just never really hit me to wash them, just dry them out. Finally decided to do that this year and since my boots have a GoreTex lining, I decided to use this product to wash this (and the rest of my outfit). Besides the small amount that comes in this bottle, the product really does it's job and the lining seems to be able to keep me drier (blocking out water and letting out sweat). Also used this on my pants (which I DID wash regularly, but with ordinary detergent) and that made a difference! Ddefinitely more breathable since the fabric isn't clogged.
Ted Keane - 2004-11-09A Great Product
Cleaned my dirty ski clothes just great.Now I don't have to buy new gear.
Anonymous - 2004-10-31Jacket looks like new
Mikwax cleaned my three year old jacket so well it looks brand new. The only compliant is that following the recommending usage you can only wash a maximum of 6 garments per bottle so if you have a lot of gear opt for the larger bottle.
Anonymous - 2004-10-30Super product!
This product does what it states it is supposed to do. I followed the labeled instructions and washed my BMW motorcycle riding suit and Gore-Tex liner with Nikwax TX-Direct Tech Wash. It came out clean, smelling fresh and with no color fade which I was worried about. I would highly recommend this product and will purchase additional Tech Wash when needed. Although expensive, this product really works therefore, it's worth the price to properly care for your expensive gear.
Anonymous - 2004-03-09Great washer!
I just washed some of my hard shell and polar tech jackets in this. It gets them nice and clean. I was using detergent but I noticed all the water repelency was quickly being removed for my jackets. Now I won't have to re-proof them so often.
Bill Harman - 2003-12-28Dry again
I read about Nikwax Tech Wash in a Seatle Newspaper Magazine. It restored original waterproofing by pulling out the clogging caused by liquid detergent. I was getting soaked in our wet Cascade conditions. It made a big difference. Everyone should dry up. Thanks.
Anonymous - 2003-12-22Classy Cleaner
Ideal for high tech clothing: waterproof/breathables,
windblocks, etc. Excellent cleaner with no residual detergent spots. The water-repellent finish clearly lasts longer with Tech Wash. AL
Anonymous - 2009-07-11Good product
Works like it should.
Anonymous - 2007-02-12Good Product!
Nikwax did a good job (not the greatest on stubborn stains...recommend pre-treating for those)of getting rid of all the dirt and grime on my shells. As stated in other reviews, there is a bit of a chemical smell after coming out of the wash, but that quickly wears off. Made all jackets feel brand new again!!
Stewart Genberg - 2006-12-05works as advertised
This is the right product to use if you plan to apply a waterproof treatment after wash. While it doesn't seam to clean quite as well as laundry detergent, it doesn't leave behind the soap residue that takes away from the waterproofness.
Anonymous - 2006-02-12Best Product
Cleans all my snowboard jackets and pants thoroughly. I just wish its a little cheaper. Upgrades Waterproofing by a notch if use in conjunction with The TX-direct Wash -in Care
Charles Austin - 2005-06-08Worked well to clean Aerostich Roadcrafter suit
The Nikwax Tech Wash was used to clean off 9 months of road crud and bug residue from a motorcycle riding suit. The suit is made with a very heavy-duty Gore-tex/Cordura fabric and is supposed to be waterproof. The Nikwax wash is intended to clean the fabric without removing the waterproofing properties. I put the suit through two wash cycles and three rinse cycles since I was using soft water and the Nikwax wash foams up a bit. The suit came out nicely cleaned and a little less stiff. I have not had a chance to see if it is still waterproof.
Anonymous - 2005-02-07Good product, does what it should well, pricey.
Product cleans well for what it is designed to do. Keeps hi tech gear clean and functional. Pricey.
Anonymous - 2004-04-01Cleans with no residue
Teck Wash cleaned my Gore-Tex items very well. Even removed grease from light colored fabric.
Anonymous - 2003-10-15It cleaned my parka
I washed a soiled parka with manufacturers instructions to use a non detergent soap. I heard about Nikwax Tech Wash so I tried it. I had to hand wash the parka in my tub. After several rinses and a thorough drying I can say the parka is about as clean as the day I bought it.
Anonymous - 2004-09-18good but expensive
Non-detergent is required for this kind of fabric, but I can't see that this is that much better than any other non-detergent washing product. It's certainly more expensive.
Anonymous - 1999-02-15Great stuff
I have used this stuff for years. Definitely makes a difference if you want your waterproofing to last and if you plan to use one of the other Nikwax products to add water proofing or to extend water repellency.
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