Nikwax TX-Direct - Spray-On Fabric Care (10 fl. oz.)

Kenneth Przybyl - 2008-12-21

Recommended
Beads water like new and still breathable. Works very well.

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Steve - 2008-06-08

Very good product
Easy to use. We treated two Gortex jackets. Excellent result. I estimate that the 16 oz bottle will restore 6 or more garments. Be sure to wet the fabric prior to application.

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Anonymous - 2008-06-04

You wouldn't expect it to work as well as it does
I bought this to waterproof some polyester pants that were not waterproof originally. After spraying on and air drying, the pants repel water incredibly well. I was recently caught out in a notoriously fierce Washington DC spring rainstorm and while everyone else was dripping wet I stayed completely dry without needing an umbrella. I'll definitely be purchasing more for my other outerwear.

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Kenneth Przybyl - 2008-12-21

Recommended
Beads water like new and still breathable. Works very well.

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Steve - 2008-06-08

Very good product
Easy to use. We treated two Gortex jackets. Excellent result. I estimate that the 16 oz bottle will restore 6 or more garments. Be sure to wet the fabric prior to application.

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Anonymous - 2008-06-04

You wouldn't expect it to work as well as it does
I bought this to waterproof some polyester pants that were not waterproof originally. After spraying on and air drying, the pants repel water incredibly well. I was recently caught out in a notoriously fierce Washington DC spring rainstorm and while everyone else was dripping wet I stayed completely dry without needing an umbrella. I'll definitely be purchasing more for my other outerwear.

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Anonymous - 2007-06-17

effective
I prefer spray-on waterproofing like this nikwax product which allow targeted waterproofing to the overall wash-in varieties. TX Direct works well, but is most effective if you clean the fabric ahead of time with a specialized cleaner like you would get from nikwax or granger. Definitely avoid fabric softener before applying.

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John Burkhart - 2007-04-07

It works
This stuff works. I really don't trust any other brand. I also highly recommend the waterproofer for boots and shoes by Nikwax. Fabric and leather care. It does make your shoes darker but it works super well.

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JSHC - 2006-10-30

Works like a champ
This product actually works! It has turned my 8-year old, rode hard, 3-pound gore-tex jacket into something like new. I also used this on my ski pants and although they are not gore-tex, they seem to act in that capacity. Way better than scotch guard I had been using. I give it a thumbs up. FYI, According to all the gore-type MFG's you are not supposed to use the wash in type product for hardshells. Stick with the spray on. The wash in product is supposed to work the best on soft shell products due to denier count.

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Anonymous - 2006-05-15

This does exactly as Nikwax advertises.
This does exactly as Nikwax advertises. Don't waste your time and money buying and applying any other waterproofing product.

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Allan Schwinn - 2006-02-12

Keeps the Outerwear Waterproof and Me Dry
This is one of the best, if not the best, material for replenishing the DWR finish on hard shell garments. I've used it a minimum of three times on parkas, rain hats and ski pants with outstanding results. It's best when a second and maybe a third application is made.

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Allan Schwinn - 2005-11-02

Renew and Refresh
Puts the R back in the DWR on breathable parkas and hats. Love it. It's easy to use and works really well. Need to replenish the repellency of your breathable outer wear? Go for this product by Nikwax--it's super!

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Allan Schwinn - 2005-10-20

Fantastic!
Works like a charm. Some of my shells had a few wet-through spots and using this repaired the DWR without affecting the breathability of the parka, hat and rain jacket and pants. Recommend for all to use.

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Allan Schwinn - 2005-10-14

Fantastic and Easy to Use!
I had the opportunity to use this almost immediately after receiving it to renew the waterproofness of several articles of clothing. Not only that, but it rained like crazy just after the application and drying!!! This stuff worked fantastically!! No wet-through, no leaks, no problem! I would recommend this for renewing the DWR of your outerwear shells and rain gear.

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LSR - 2005-05-14

Great Product
Great product with a long history of quality. This product is as necessary as capilene long underwear for anybody serious about the outdoors.

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H. Jones - 2005-03-08

Nix Wax
Nikwax reproofer leaves a sour odor. I spoke with the manufacturer and they informed me that it contains silicone compounds. The long oily silicone molecule may be good for smearing on car paint finish to keep out moisture but it is axiomatic that silicones should not be used on goretex and PU laminates because they clog the microscopic pores of the fabric and thereby destroy the property of breathability. Revive-X seems to bea better product for reproofing because it leaves no odor and does not contain silicones.

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Anonymous - 2005-01-19

Great for tents !
This item works great. It will go farther if you spray it on and use a paint brush to spread it out over the surface you apply it to. Our Boy Scout Troop uses it on the tents we have. Well worth the money!!

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Anonymous - 2004-11-23

Great Product
This product completely rejuvinated the waterproofing characteristics of my Goretex liner in my motorcycle riding suit. Highly recommended, will buy again.

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Leonard Grubb - 2004-11-13

Works Great!
I'll buy it again when it comes time to need it.

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Anonymous - 2004-10-13

Good Product
I used this product on a 3 ply goretex jacket I've had for almost ten years... The outer coating on the jacket had been worn off from years of use. The jacket looked terrible and the breathability was questionable. Although the jacket was still water proof I'd noticed condensation building up inside the jacket. After one treatment my jacket looks brand new, and perfoms as such. I'd recommend this product to anyone who wants to extend the life of their waterproof/breathable outer wear.

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Anonymous - 2004-09-30

Altrec has Nikwax in larger Qty per container and
Great value

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Anonymous - 2004-09-04

Simply amazing
Used this on my snowboarding pants which started soaking up moisture instead of beading. I thought I'd have to get a new pair, but Nikwax saved the day. Water started beading up again... fantastic stuff.

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Cas - 2008-11-17

Works very well
Three applications before using will serve you well....

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Anonymous - 2006-02-25

Works, but not perfect
I followed the instructions and ended up going through it twice, using about half the bottle on my jacket. The water is beading up at the beggining of being in the rain, but it stop beading after being wet a while. Also, it made my jacket smell like glue, but hopefully that will go away with time. But, the good news is it does make the water bead initially, so i guess that's what it's made to do, it just doesn't bring the garment all the way back to it's brand new state.

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Samuel Kachmar - 2006-02-17

Good water resistance, didnt last all season though
this is a good product, but if you live in a ski town, and ride two to four days a week, it wore out on me by halfway through february and I had to get some more waterproofing spray. works well thoug up until then, so if you only ski 30 days a year, then this is great for a year.

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Linda Beach - 2005-09-28

Works well
seems to work very well but I wasn't sure how to protect the area the coat was laying on/

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Allan Schwinn - 2005-09-28

Getting ready for the wet winter.
I've just started preparing for the wet, snowy winter of the northeast and this is one of the main weapons I'll be using. If it lives up to its press I'll be happy. I have a couple of soft shell outergarments that may need the extra help this year. I expect very good results.

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Anonymous - 2005-03-21

Works well in the beginning but wears off easily
Works great in the beginning but after 2 or 3 wears in the rain, does not bead up as efficiently.

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Kelly - 2005-01-19

Nik wax spray on
Just used the Nik Wax spray on. I sprayed the product on my ski pants and parka and ski gloves. Both orginally not water proof. We skied in wet snow and ice. The product performed well as I saw the water beading up on the fabric. As the weather turned to rain, snow, the fabric still performed well. My ski buddies had gloves for over $ 75.00 they still had as much moistier as I had was impressed. I thought the directions were veg. They stated to wet the garmet prior to sealing.? How wet?. They should give more details on the sealing. As I skied I noticed that at the seals I was getting somewhat wet. I will try the wash in sealer next time.

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Anonymous - 2005-01-02

Nikwax works
Works as well as expected. Rain sheds right off my jacket after application. I didn't give it a "great" rating only because the directions were not totally clear on how to apply. I think I applied it correctly, buy lightly wetting the jacket with water before spraying on the Nikwax. It appears this worked fine.

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Anonymous - 2004-10-17

Good stuff
I'd use it again!

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Anonymous - 2004-10-10

Great waterproofing product, easy to use.
Easy to apply. Does a great job of restoring waterproof capabilities to jackets and pants made of Gore-Tex products.

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Anonymous - 2004-03-04

Spray it on, let it dry, it works!
Once the garment is clean, using this product is as easy as misting it on and letting it dry! As a first time user, I am impressed so far. I will need more time to confirm how long it lasts.

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Anonymous - 2004-02-16

Really works!
I have a Lowe outerwear parka that was rapidly becoming ineffective in its water repellancy. I used the tech wash to clean it followed by the Spray in fabric care. I did this on a Sunday, and wore it on Monday as it rained the entire day. The rain repellancy was restored 100% and it was a great purchase.

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Dennis W. - 2003-12-19

I will buy it again
I purchased Nickwax to restore my drytop used for whitewater paddling. It worked well and was quite easy to apply. I will buy it again.

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jim nixon - 2005-06-10

easy to do but spotty coverage
Nikwax was the product sent to me by Marmot to recondition a Ski Patrol jacket about two years ago. I assumed that they supported its use because of superior performance. I have used it three times on marine foul weather gear and my Ski Patrol outerwear. It is easy to use but even with care in application, I have found that the coverage is spotty. Reapplication helps but not completely. Areas covered well seem to shed water effectively. The odor, sort of an acetic acid smell, tends to be strong initially but goes away after a while. It can be less than wonderful if your gear is left in a closed car or boat compartment, especially in the heat.

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Jackie - 2005-02-02

Good product, poor directions!
The product did not come with any written directions or brochure. There are directions on the bottle, however, I felt they were vague.

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