Nikwax Down Wash 300ml | Detergent

Speciality cleaner designed to revitalise the water repellency and insulating properties of down filled gear. Easy to use in your washing machine, non flammable and PFC free.For cleaning hydrophobic and regular down•Technical cleaner for both hydrophobic and regular down clothing and sleeping bags•Cleans effectively, revitalises insulation and restores the water repellency of hydrophobic down•Revives the performance of your down gear, keeping you warmer and drier•Recommended for Nikwax Hydrophobic Down™, Hydrodown™ and all other down clothing and sleeping bagsUse Nikwax Down Wash when your down items soak up waterYour down items could be soaking up water because the Durable Water Repellency (DWR) has been compromised by dirt, or because it has been cleaned with a conventional laundry detergent. Dirt attracts water and household detergents leave water attracting (hydrophilic) residues, leading to fabric and down 'wetting out' in wet or damp conditions.If your down items are relatively new, or have been recently treated with Nikwax Down Proof, then cleaning with Nikwax Down Wash will not only remove contaminants, such as dirt and residues left behind by household detergents, but also revitalise insulation and restore DWR.However, once the gear has been thoroughly used, you will need to add DWR, using Nikwax Down Proof, after cleaning first with Nikwax Down Wash. This will add DWR to the outer fabric of the gear and also the down fill.How Nikwax Down Wash maintains your down items•Nikwax Down Wash has been specifically designed and optimised for down filled gear. It is a highly effective cleaner which removes body oils and dirt from both the fabric and the down fill. It also restores the Durable Water Repellency (DWR) of both the outer fabric and the down. This protects against rain and condensation, preventing the item from wetting out and maintaining the natural insulating properties of down. Additionally it revives breathability, allowing moisture vapour to pass through the item, optimising performance in cold and damp conditions.•Nikwax Down Wash prolongs the effective life of your down gear. It is the way to thoroughly clean your down clothing and equipment. Application in a washing machine is quick, easy, and ensures that the whole item is thoroughly cleaned.