The Tech Wash by Nikwax is a non-detergent cleaner, protecting the water-repellent finish on waterproof clothing, equipment, synthetic insulated garments and sleeping bags.
DECENT FEATURES of the Nikwax Tech Wash
- The most important part of good aftercare is proper cleaning
- Common detergents leave a water-attracting residue
- Nikwax Tech Wash is a non-detergent cleaner, protecting the water-repellent finish on waterproof clothing, equipment, synthetic insulated garments and sleeping bags
- Doubles the life of Nikwax treatments
- Suitable for Gore-Tex, Ultrex, Entrant, eVENT, Triple Point and any Softshell garment
- Volume: 5 fl. oz / 150 ml, 10 fl. oz / 300 ml, 33.8 fl. oz / 1 liter, 169 fl. oz / 5 liters
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"Better than Tide, I guess" 01/06/13
I have never washed my outerwear with anything other than this stuff. Therefore it is difficult to know if it does a better job than, say, Tide. But, my stuff seems like it is clean after a washing. I guess I should also take the advice of the clothing maker into account for washing my gear.
"This stuff works!" 12/02/12
I bought Tech Wash to clean out a sleeping bag that I probably haven't taken out of storage since 2006. Up until that point, I used it heavily for three years. It's a three part, modular sleeping bag system of a synthetic fill with a light bag (30f), heavy bag (0f) and gore-tex bivy sack. Previously, the bag had never been machine washed, just spot cleaned. It definitely smelled pretty rank. I put the light bag in my Top load, He washer (kind without an agitator) with a cap full of Tech Wash on gentle, warm with an extra spin. I drip dryed. The bag came out like brand new! It no longer smells, it's fluffy and ready to start on some new adventures!
"Great for rain and ski jackets!" 02/03/11
I love this laundry detergent for my high-tech jackets. It maintains their breathability and even restores the water repellent features. I could tell after I washed my Marmot PreCip that rain would just pool up on the surface and not come near to penetrating the fabric. This has very, very little scent. Your clothes will come out clean and scentless!
"Great!" 12/20/10
If you're looking for a technical wash that will subsitute for your normal laundry soap...this is the ticket. This washes all your gear and takes the stink outta them without harming the gore-tex or "insert technical name here" material. Low suds and doesn't smell like it just came from a chemical factory. This stuff actually restores some of my clothes waterproofness! a+++++
"Don’t wash your tech gear in regular detergent, ever!" 12/08/10
I’ve been using tech wash for years. It is the only solution for washing your high tech, high dollar gear. It will actually help regain water repellency. Do not make the mistake of using your regular detergent. Nikwax makes specific products for all your different gear types. My advice, buy a small size and try it out (like I did at first), and see if you notice a difference. Then (after you do), come back and buy the Liter size (like I just did) so that you’ll always have some on hand. Then fill the first smaller bottle up, and use it as a travel size, or give it as a “gift” to the poor unknowing souls… Just get it!
"This did exactly what I needed it to do! It brought life back to my jacket!" 10/04/10
Earlier this year, my waterproof jacket was no longer waterproof. In fact, it became a sponge. However, after I washed it with this stuff, it repelled water just as well as when I first bought it. This stuff works. It also cleaned up my non-waterproof jackets really well. I use it instead of regular detergent for all of my north face jackets.
"Greatness" 04/22/10
I would honestly not reccomend anything else to wash your gear in. I use this on everything from my packs to my fleeces. This is the ONLY product for tech type washes in my eyes. Works better than anything to breathe new life into your smelly gear.
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