Nikwax Down Wash Direct Sachet 100ml
Nikwax Down Wash Direct Sachet 100ml
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Specification
Specification
A specialist cleaning product designed to revive water-repellency and insulation properties of down-filled equipment. Easy to use in the washing machine, non-flammable and PFC-free.
For cleaning hydrophobic and standard down
Technical cleaning product for hydrophobic and standard down-filled clothing and sleeping bags
Effectively cleans, revives insulation and restores water-repellency of hydrophobic down
Revives the performance of your down clothing, keeping you warm and dry
Recommended for Nikwax Hydrophobic Down™, Hydrodown™ and all other down clothing and sleeping bags
Suitable for:
A specialist cleaning product designed to revive water-repellency and insulation properties of hydrophobic and standard down-filled equipment. Easy to use in the washing machine, non-flammable and PFC-free.
For cleaning hydrophobic and standard down
Why down items lose their insulation properties when they get dirty...
Down-filled products are used to provide lightweight insulation that keeps you warm. The structure of down allows air to be trapped between its fibres, which is warmed by body heat and provides the wearer with insulation.
With use, dirt and body oils accumulate on down items. This affects both the fabric and the down filling. Dirt attracts water; if the fabric absorbs water, rain and condensation can easily transfer into the down. If down gets wet, it clumps. This causes loss of loft and insulation because it cannot effectively trap air. When down is wet, it loses its insulation properties because water conducts heat away from the body up to 25 times faster than air. In addition, it gains weight and its breathability is significantly reduced, so you will feel cold, wet and uncomfortable.
Down-filled products are most likely to sweat and become damp inside if used in wet or damp conditions. Therefore, it is important to prevent down-filled gear from getting wet by maintaining durable water-repellency (DWR). The outer fabric of your down-filled item, as well as the down inside, must be maintained to ensure comfort. Nikwax Down Wash Direct will revive insulation and restore DWR.
Down is ideal for very cold and dry conditions...
Down has exceptional insulation properties, trapping air between its fibres and retaining heat. No other product offers so much insulation with so little weight and volume. It is ideal for sleeping bags, jackets, gilets and down clothing in general.
Water, whether from rain or condensation from sweat, impairs the insulation properties of down. If down becomes damp, it loses all its insulation ability and also causes an increase in weight. This reduces user comfort, causing a feeling of cold and dampness, but more importantly, the reduction in insulation is dangerous and in severe cases can lead to hypothermia. When down is wet, it loses all its insulation properties because water conducts heat away from the body up to 25 times faster than air.
Nikwax Down Wash Direct revives insulation and restores durable water-repellency (DWR) to both the outer fabric and down filling. This prevents water absorption and maintains breathability, keeping you warm, dry and comfortable.
Use Nikwax Down Wash Direct when your down items become water-logged...
Your down items may become water-logged because the durable water-repellent layer (DWR) has been compromised by dirt, or because they have been cleaned with standard laundry detergent. Dirt attracts water and household detergents leave water-attracting residues (hydrophilic), leading to "wetting out" of the fabric and down in wet or damp conditions.
If your down products are relatively new or have been recently treated with Nikwax Down Proof, cleaning with Nikwax Down Wash Direct® will not only remove dirt such as grime and residues left by household detergents, but will also revive insulation and restore DWR.
After heavy use of your gear, however, you will need to add DWR using Nikwax Down Proof after the first clean with Nikwax Down Wash Direct. This will add DWR to the outer fabric of your gear and also to the down filling.
Down needs specialist cleaning with Nikwax Down Wash Direct...
Standard detergents leave water-repellent (hydrophilic) residues on both the outer fabric and down filling, which mask water resistance (DWR). This causes the fabric and down to absorb water and "wet out" in damp or wet conditions, leading to loss of insulation.
Cleaning products not specifically designed for down care can also damage down properties. If you choose the wrong cleaning product, dirt from the outer fabric may be redeposited onto the down, reducing its loft and insulation. Therefore, they should be avoided when cleaning down items.
Nikwax Down Wash Direct has been specially designed and optimised for down items. Using Nikwax Down Wash Direct, you can safely and thoroughly clean your down products, revive their insulation, breathability and restore DWR.
How you treat down is as important as the products you use...
Wet down is heavy, so it is important to use the correct wash cycle to avoid damaging your washing machine or down products. A gentle cycle with slow spin is recommended.
After washing, it is important that down items are thoroughly rinsed and very thoroughly dried. Even if you treat your items by hand, spin drying on a slow spin is recommended to remove the maximum amount of water from the down. It is best to spin multiple times, gradually increasing the spin cycle speed each time. If items are spun too fast while still holding a lot of water, internal baffles may be damaged.
Tumble drying is recommended to ensure thorough and rapid drying of the down. Leaving wet or damp down can completely ruin it. Make sure there is enough space in the tumble dryer to accommodate the item after drying, as items will return to their original size during drying. Repeatedly breaking up clumps during the drying process will help restore down loft.
How Nikwax Down Wash Direct maintains your down...
Nikwax Down Wash Direct has been specially designed and optimised for down-filled gear. It is a highly effective cleaning product that removes body oils and dirt from both the fabric and down filling. It also restores durable water-repellency (DWR) to both the outer fabric and down. This protects against rain and condensation, prevents the product from becoming waterlogged and preserves the natural insulation properties of down. In addition, it restores breathability, allowing moisture vapour to pass through the product, optimising performance in cold and damp conditions.
Nikwax Down Wash Direct extends the effective life of your down equipment. It is a way to thoroughly clean your down clothing and gear. Application in the washing machine is quick, simple and ensures thorough cleaning of the entire item.
How to use
Use Nikwax Down Wash Direct in the washing machine...
To treat stubborn stains before washing, use neat Nikwax Down Wash Direct. Remove any parts that cannot be washed. Shake well before use. Follow the care label instructions. Do not use standard detergents.
Washing in the washing machine (down clothing only)
- Remove all detergent residue from the detergent dispenser.
- Place a maximum of 2 items of laundry in the washing machine.
- Add 100 ml.
- Wash according to the care label, preferably on a low temperature and slow spin.
- To remove excess water, transfer the item(s) to the washing machine and spin 3 times until dry (slow spin).
If the care label allows, tumble dry according to the manufacturer's instructions on a low setting until "clumps" disappear. Repeatedly breaking up clumps during drying will help restore down loft.
(Sleeping bags should be washed by hand or in a professional washing machine).
Nikwax Down Wash Direct can also be used by hand...
Sleeping bags and very large jackets are best washed by hand in a bath or equivalent washing machine and then dried in a tumble dryer.
To treat stubborn stains before washing, use neat Nikwax Down Wash Direct. Remove any parts that cannot be washed. Shake well before use. Follow the care label instructions. Do not use standard detergents.
Wear gloves.
- Add 100 ml to 12-15 litres of hand-warm water.
- Immerse the item and stir to mix and ensure complete soaking.
- Leave soaking for 5-10 minutes then stir thoroughly.
- Rinse thoroughly until the water is clear.
- To remove excess water, transfer the item(s) to the washing machine and spin 3 times (slow spin).
If the care label allows, tumble dry according to the manufacturer's instructions on a low setting until "clumps" disappear. Repeatedly breaking up clumps during drying will help restore down loft.
Ensure down equipment is thoroughly dried...
If you intend to re-proof the washed item, it is not necessary to dry it first.
To remove the maximum amount of water from the down, it is best to dry it with multiple spins, gradually increasing the spin cycle speed each time. Wet down is heavy, so if items are spun too fast while still holding a lot of water, internal baffles may be damaged.
Tumble drying is recommended (if the care label allows) to ensure thorough and rapid drying of the down. Leaving wet or damp down can completely ruin it. Dry in the tumble dryer according to the manufacturer's instructions on a low setting until clumps disappear. Make sure there is enough space in the dryer to accommodate the item after drying, as items will return to their original size during drying.
Repeatedly breaking up clumps during drying will help restore down loft.
After tumble drying, it is recommended to air for at least one day in a warm and dry space before packing.
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