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The complete care system for thoroughly cleaning, enhancing water repellency, and revitalizing the breathability of wet weather clothing. Easy to use in your washing machine and by hand, non-flammable and PFC free.
Outdoor Research® gear is guaranteed to perform throughout the lifetime of the product.
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Use undiluted Tech Wash® and a sponge, or soft nylon brush, to treat stubborn stains before washing. Remove all non-washable parts. Shake well before use. Follow garment care label instructions. Do not use detergents.
Top Loading Machine Wash:
Front Loading Machine Wash:
* If you have calcium and mineral deposits in your washing machine you have hard water.
For best results remove all non-washable parts. 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.
Place maximum of 3 clean garments in washing machine.
After the machine has filled add 10fl oz (300ml) of TX.Direct®.
Set cycle according to care label instructions, Low water level.
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 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.