Nikwax Down Wash Direct

Name: Nikwax Down Wash Direct
Brand: Nikwax
SKU: 1K1
Price: 15.99 CAD
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Description

Down filled items are used to provide lightweight insulation to keep you warm. The structure of down allows air to be trapped between its filaments and warmed by body heat to provide insulation for the user. Through use, dirt and body oils build up on down items. This affects both the fabric and the down fill. Dirt attracts water; if the fabric absorbs water, rain and condensation can easily transfer into the down.

If down gets wet it clumps together. This causes it to lose loft and insulation as it can’t trap air effectively. When wet, down loses all of its insulating properties, as water conducts heat away from the body up to 25 times faster than air. It will also gain weight and its breathability will be significantly reduced; leaving you feeling cold, wet and uncomfortable.

Down filled items are most likely to get sweaty and wet inside when used in damp or wet conditions. Therefore it is important to stop 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 revitalize the insulation and restore DWR.

Features

Revitalizes insulation and restores the Durable Water Repellency (DWR) of both the outer fabric and down fill
Prevents water absorption and maintains breathability, keeping you warm, dry and comfortable
Specifically designed and optimized for down filled items
Highly effective cleaner which removes body oils and dirt from both the fabric and the down fill
Protects against rain and condensation, preventing the item from wetting out and maintaining the natural insulating properties of down
Revives breathability, allowing moisture vapour to pass through the item
Optimizes performance in cold and damp conditions
Nikwax Down Wash Direct prolongs the effective life of your down gear

Specs

Contents:

Safe way to thoroughly clean your down clothing and equipment
Washing machine application is quick, easy, and ensures that the whole item is thoroughly cleaned
Minimized product effect on the environment and the consumer
Avoids materials in its cleaners like palm oil, which may be sourced from unsustainable plantations
Environmentally friendly
Non-hazardous, WaterBased and biodegradable

Machine Wash (for down clothing only):

Use neat Down Wash Direct to treat stubborn stains before washing
Remove all non-washable parts
Shake well before use. Follow care label instructions. Do not use conventional detergents.
Use a front-loading washing machine only.
Remove all detergent build-up from the detergent dispenser.
Place maximum 2 items in washing machine.
Add 100 ml.
Wash according to care label, preferably on low setting and slow spin.
After the washing cycle has finished run multiple spin cycles, each time incrementally increasing the spin speed, to remove excess water.
(Hand wash sleeping bags or wash in a professional machine)

Hand Wash (use gloves):

Use neat Down Wash Direct to treat stubborn stains before washing
Remove all non-washable parts
Shake well before use. Follow care label instructions. Do not use conventional detergents.
Add 100 ml to 12-15 L of hand-hot water.
Immerse item and agitate to mix, ensuring complete wetting.
Leave to soak for 5-10 minutes, then agitate thoroughly.
Rinse thoroughly until water runs clear.
To remove excess water transfer item(s) to a washing machine and run multiple spin cycles, each time incrementally increasing the spin speed.

Recommendations:

If you intend to re-waterproof the washed item there is no need to dry it first.
Tumble drying is recommended (if care label allows) to ensure that the down is dried thoroughly and as quickly as possible
Leaving down wet or damp can ruin it completely
Tumble dry according to manufacturer’s instructions on a low setting until clumps have disappeared After tumble drying it is recommended to air item(s) for at least a day in a warm and dry space, prior to packing away.