TX.Direct Wash-In Fabric Care 300ml (10 fl oz)
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Good
It has good reviews so I thought I would try it. I have uses the sunblock product and it works well to. I am going to use this on my motorcycle cover.
January 2, 2012
Good way to extend life of pricey waterproof gear
We have been using this product for several years to re-waterproof our goretex and e-vent ski gear. It puts a nice bead back into the water repellency for fabric that is not totally gone. For instance, I have a 4 year old Arcteryx shell and treated it last winter and the results were great. However, my 8 year old goretex ski pants, not so much.
the only reason i would not give this product 5 stars is because some people say that it may impede the breathability of the clothing. I have not personally found this to be the case and would rather something be waterproof but breathable, but before you use it on your expensive jacket you may want to read up a little more. Those who worry about breathability recommend washing the jacket or pants with woolite and while damp using an warm iron on the garment to reactivate and re-distribute the existing water repellent treatment.
In any case, I have had good success skipping right to the tx direct product.
August 6, 2011
stayed dry
I purchased this and used it on my rain gear some time ago and hadn't used the rain gear until recently. The gear performed great. We had a rain/snow mix coming down pretty heavy at times and it all just beaded and rolled off! Great stuff. I use it on all my jackets.
March 26, 2011
excellent product
i use this to wash my jackets and i'm happily to report that my jackets are water resistant.
pretty neat stuffs
December 12, 2010
The best waterproof product out there
If you are looking for making a jacket TOTAL waterproof this is the product. My husband had a CHEAP nylon jacket and used TX Direct wash in and he put the jacket under running water and was able to make it look like he had a bowl in the jacket....This is the best product out there...My husband uses this on anything he wants to make waterproof...Oh yes he even spray's the kids boots for the winter months.
November 3, 2010
Smelly and just ok
I really expected a lot of "bead up" on my old cloudveil hardshell after washing it with this product. It didn't happen. I think it stayed pretty waterproof, but I think it is just the membrane doing its job, not the wash in product. Regardless, it smelled pretty bad so look out!
October 25, 2010
Great Product!
Works great! I used it to rejuvenate my waterproof hiking clothes. Everything now beads up nicely and I am once again dry after hiking in the rain.
April 27, 2010
Product works great
One treatment lasts all year on my Gore-Tex parka and rain gear. It also works well on a Gore-Tex drytop I wear to kayak whitewater. I kayak year round and usually treat the dry top twice each year.
August 6, 2009
A must-have for ski clothes!
I use this to refresh the waterproofing every season on my ski pants and jackets after washing with Tech Wash. Works great!
June 12, 2008
Works well and I continue to purchase and use
I started using this last year after my "new" Columbia hunting jackets got very dirty. I think it came close to brining the jacket back to the original water repellency but maybe not 100%. I hunt in ALL weather 20+ days per season and the jacket takes a real beating. I also recommend the wash and this year I bought the spray on to try before really raining days.
March 11, 2008
Good product
Product worked well. Used it on 4 year old pants and jacket. Revived the water proofing for both the pants and the jacket. Snow and water beads off like they are brand new. highly recommend the product
January 25, 2008
Great product
Used this to renew the DWR on my 4-5 year old snowboard pants. Worked great did not get wet at all and snow and water bead right off of pants. Definitely would buy this product again.
January 2, 2008
The only choice!
Truly the best choice if your outerwear is starting to lose its Water repellent qualities. Very easy to use. Don't forget to use Nikwax Tech Wash before.
September 21, 2007
not as good as Granger's
recently tried refurbishing two old raincoats. Nikwax on a Patagonia coat (their recommendation) and Granger's on a Marmot coat (again the manufacturer's recommendation. The Granger's worked a bit better, water beading much more convincingly than it did on the Nikwax treated coat.
February 19, 2007
This is a wonderful product that acts as advertised
I own 4 horses. Some are clipped and thus need rain sheets. After a year, the rain sheets loose their ability to repel water. I have treated up to 3 rain sheets at a time in my large front loader machine and had them all remain waterproof and breathable.
January 3, 2007
Maintenance
I maintain every other piece of equipment to the best of my abilities. Now I can maintain the water repellancy of my outwear. Who would have thought that was possible? TX-Direct from Nikwax re-delivers the performance I expected from my shell outwear.
December 14, 2006
It works!
I tested this on an old running jacket before I used it on a nicer one and it worked very well. It is simple to use, just drop in up to four garments you want to waterproof (inside and out. If you just want to water proof the outside, then get the sprayon kind) measure out the appropriate amount of liquid in a disposible cup and wash. I pulled my jacket out of the washer and hung it up to dry. When it was dry, I stuck the arm of the jacket under the sink faucet and the water beaded up and ran off the jacket. The bottle is pretty big, so you can probably wash four items three or four times. Using this is much cheaper than buying a new jacket each year.
November 14, 2006
Very satisfied; works great.
Easy to use and certainly waterproofed my Gortex jacket. After washing with Nikwax Tech Wash I then followed the instructions for applying the Direct Wash-in in my clothes washer. The jacket now has water bead up on it.
October 6, 2006
great product love it
I used it on my 10 year old tent went fishing, rain all week kept me dry
September 12, 2006
Works exactly as expected
My raingear is now about 12 years old - I generally wear it when riding a motorcycle and it had reached the point that in a heavy rain water went straight through it. Washed with an appropriate non-detergent cleaner and then with Nikwax and water just beads. This is actually the third time I've treated this suit - I'm probably not going to make a fourth because things are starting to fray badly but, no question, this stuff works. As an aside - I was a little concerned the first time I used it because, as a wash in product, what will it do to the washer and dryer. No problems. No effects whatsoever.
June 7, 2006
Good product
I have used this product for many years on ski parkas, a motorcycle riding suit, and other outdoor jackets with great success. It seems pricey at first, but it does a great job and is easy on the item for extended life. Buy the large size, you'll find may items to use it on.
May 8, 2006
Awesome Stuff
It works great!
February 10, 2006
Definitely works
This stuff waterproofs my snowboarding and hiking outerwear. It lasts about a dozen uses and takes two washes to put in: one to wash clean and then one to waterproof the cleaned garments. You wouldn't even know it's on but once the rain comes it wicks it away. It is totally transparent.
December 26, 2005
Great product!
I have never used a product like this before, I'm pleased so far, I thew some water on my jacket and pants and it beaded up. I have not tested the gear in the field yet, I feel confident that it will, be very waterproof. I can write you back, with field results, I'm also curious to see how long the treatment will last, I know that will depend on wear and tear and how I care for my garment.
December 2, 2005
fantastic product
this really works! I have used it on a variety of jackets, and even to rejuvinate breathable fishing waders.
October 11, 2005
Works well on Gore-Tex
I used this on my Gore-Tex Alpine Parka from The North Face. Although the wrong material (I should have purchased the spray on material) it did a great job of restoring the DWR of the fabric.
April 18, 2005
Good Stuff!
Seemed to clean my garments well and prepare them for the TX-Direct Wash-In treatment, which works just great!
February 18, 2005
Works Great!
Water just beads up and rolls off after I washed my Gore-Tex garments with Tech Wash and TX-Direct Wash-In, yet they're still as breathable as before - amazing stuff!
February 18, 2005
Very good product!
This seems to be an excellent product ... pust the DWR right back in the jacket!
February 9, 2005
Fantastic and Easy
Nikwax again comes through as a product line with great results. I used Tx direct on a Mountain Hardwear piece that was acouple of years old and had lost its ability to shed water. The piece is as good as new
January 24, 2005
Not much to say. This stuff works.
This is the only product for re-waterproofing my coats and jackets that I've ever used, which is to say, I've never felt the need to look for anything else. It does what it's supposed to with little or now fuss. I even kind of like the way it smells , but I'm funny that way.
January 5, 2005
Works Great
Saved my jacket when I washed it with the wrong detergent.
November 29, 2004
Great product
Nikwax wash-in is a great product. I use to wash my Patagonia jacket to bring it back to like new condition.
November 14, 2004
good as advertised
Good thing it comes in a large size because the directions call for a lot of it.
September 18, 2004
Great Product!
Outstanding product! I used it on my 2 year old rain suit's and they shed water like they did when they were new. I highly recommend this product.
June 13, 2004
Service couldn't be better
Great product and great service. No complaints!
May 31, 2004
Nice!
I used this wash-in to revive my 5-year old waterproof jacket. It works great! My jacket is not smelly any more! It is easy to follow the instruction. Good product.
April 28, 2004
Even Dryer
After washing with Tech Wash, I decided to add some additional waterproofing to some older ski clothing. I could instantly see how it worked when pulled the clothes from the washing machine. Water really beaded up on the surface. I really need that because we get so many wet days here in the NW Cascades. Thanks.
December 28, 2003
recommended by Helly Hanson
When my Helly Tech raingear started to get tired I called Helly customer service about rewaterproofing, they told me simply to get Nikwax TX-Direct and do it myself. I've been a believer in Nikwax products ever since. It's quick,it's easy and it works!
October 20, 2002
Saved my Leaking Gore-tex Jacket.
After 7 years of hard wearing, my gore-tex coat started leaking. I used NikWax TX-Direct and my coat is as good as new. And I mean as good as new.
August 30, 2002
great product, very good w/r restorer.
First became aware of this product when Helly Hanson customer service recommended it for use on some of their w/r gear that I owned. That was 5 years ago and I'm still a firm believer in the product.
February 23, 2002
Great at adding/extending water proofing/repellenc
I have used this and other NIKWAX products for several years. I highly recommend them. Great to extend the life of your waterproof garments, or to increase the waterproof/repellency of fleece, etc (use Polar proof for fleece). Leaves somewhat of a "chemical" smell at first, but it goes away quickly.
February 15, 1999
