
TX.Direct® Wash-In
Stay Dry, Stay Comfortable—Wash In Waterproofing Made Easy!
- Revives Water Repellency – Restores the waterproofing of your rain and snow gear, keeping you drier longer.
- Breathable & Effective – Enhances performance by maintaining breathability while reducing water absorption.
- Easy & Eco-Friendly – Simply use in your washing machine or by hand; non-flammable and PFAS-free.
Give your waterproof clothing a second life with Nikwax TX.Direct® Wash-In! This simple, wash-in treatment adds water repellency and breathability, so you stay warm and dry in any weather.
TECH SPECS
- Easy to use wash-in waterproofing for all breathable waterproof clothing
- Adds water repellency, revives breathability and reduces water absorbency without tumble drying
- Enhances the performance of your gear, keeping you warmer and drier
- Recommended for Gore-Tex®, eVent®, and all other waterproof fabrics
- Easy and quick to apply in a washing machine, and its highly Durable Water Repellency (DWR) develops on air drying.
- Washing machine application ensures that the treatment goes right through the garment, treating seams, tapes and cords, as well as the fabric.
- Specifically designed and optimized for breathable waterproof garments
- Leaves a flexible water repellent treatment on individual fibers allowing moisture vapor to pass through, maintaining breathability.
HOW TO USE
– 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. Shake well before use. Follow garment care label instructions.
Top Loading Machine Wash:
- Place maximum of 3 clean garments in washing machine.
- After the machine has filled add 10fl oz (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 3fl oz (100ml) per garment.
- Run synthetic and warm 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.
Nikwax TX.Direct® Wash-In can be applied by hand…
Use gloves
- Immerse 1 clean garment in 1.5 gallons (6L) of hand-hot water in a bowl or sink
- Add 1.5fl oz (50ml) of TX.Direct®.
- Agitate to mix, leave to soak for 5-10 minutes, then agitate thoroughly
- Rinse with cold water until water runs clear
Nikwax TX.Direct® treated clothing needs no heat to develop Durable Water Repellency (DWR)…
- Air dry or tumble on a low setting if care label allows.