Down Wash.Direct®

€14,00
Tax included | Shipping calculated at checkout.
By Nikwax

Size

Pickup available at Adventure Shop

Usually ready in 24 hours

Description

For cleaning hydrophobic and regular down

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.

FEATURES

  • 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 bags
Shipping & Returns

Malta & Gozo:

Express delivery €6.50  | 1-3 Working Days

Europe:

Express delivery €25 | 1-4 Working Days

USA, Canada, Mexico & Australia:

- Express delivery €35 | 1-4 Working Days

Rest of the World:

- Express delivery €45 | 1-4 Working Days

Check out our Shipping Policy for more details.

RETURNS:

If you are not satisfied with your purchase for any reason, we will gladly accept your return within 15 days from the date of purchase in unused and resalable condition.

Check out our Returns & Exchange Policy for more details.

How To Use in a Washing Machine

IMPORTANT: Use undiluted Down Wash.Direct® to treat stubborn stains before washing. Remove all non-washable parts. Shake well before use. Follow item care label instructions. Do not use conventional detergents.

Clothing: 

  1. Remove all detergent build-up from the detergent dispenser.
  2. Place maximum of 1 garment in washing machine.
  3. Add 100ml.
  4. Run a 30°C synthetic cycle on a slow spin, with an extra rinse if possible.

Sleeping Bags* (8kg+ washing machine): 

  1. Remove all detergent build-up from the detergent dispenser.
  2. Place maximum of 1 item in washing machine.
  3. Add 100ml for 8-11kg machines. For 12kg machines use 250ml, for larger 25kg+ machines use 500ml.
  4.  Run a 30°C synthetic cycle on a slow spin, with an extra rinse if possible.

Drying: Do not dry before waterproofing. If care label allows, tumble dry according to manufacturers instructions on a low setting until “clumps” have disappeared. This may take multiple drying cycles. Teasing apart clumps by hand between drying cycles will help restore the loft more quickly.

*Sleeping bags and very large jackets are best hand washed in a bathtub or equivalent, or washed in a large professional machine at a laundromat.

How To Use by Hand Wash

IMPORTANT: Use undiluted Nikwax 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 gloves: Sleeping bags and very large jackets are best hand washed in a bath or equivalent and then spin dried in a washing machine.

  1. For a maximum of 1 item: Add 100ml to 12-15L of warm water.
  2. Immerse item and agitate to mix, ensuring complete wetting.
  3. Leave to soak for 5 minutes, then agitate thoroughly.
  4. Rinse thoroughly until water runs clear.
  5. To remove excess water transfer item(s) to a washing machine and spin dry 3 times (slow spin)

Drying: Do not dry before waterproofing. If care label allows, tumble dry according to manufacturers instructions on a low setting until “clumps” have disappeared. This may take multiple drying cycles. Teasing apart clumps by hand between drying cycles will help restore the loft more quickly.

The Importance of Cleaning & Proofing Your Clothing with Nikwax®

Did you know that waterproof clothing needs to be kept clean to ensure it remains breathable and keeps you dry? You can clean your waterproofs in a washing machine, but conventional laundry detergents should not be used as they leave behind residue that damages Durable Water Repellency (DWR).

Trusted by explorers Since 1977, explorers of all kinds have been using Nikwax for over 45 years. Whether they’re on foot or wheels, in tents or in the mountains they rely on Nikwax to help care for their outdoor kit so they stay warm and dry and their gear lasts longer.

Nikwax have developed easy-to-use, highly effective and long-lasting after-care treatments for all weatherproof fabrics. The treatments contain elastic water-repellent polymers that bond to fabric fibres, leaving the spaces between open and breathable. They stretch and move with the fabric so they work better and last longer. Nikwax will not change the look or feel of the fabric, it will just protect and prolong its useable life. The treatments are water-based, environmentally safe and non-flammable. Ideal for all types of outdoor equipment and accessories.

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