NIKWAX Twinpack Down Wash & Down Proof 2x 300ml
£14.49 £12.95
5 in stock
The complete care system for thoroughly cleaning, revitalising insulation and restoring water repellency to down clothing and sleeping bags.
- Technical cleaner for both hydrophobic and regular down clothing and sleeping bags
- Cleans effectively, revitalises insulation and restores the water repellency of hydrophobic down
- Adds water repellency and revitalizes insulation.
Enhances 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.
How to use
Use Nikwax Down Wash.Direct® in a washing machine…
IMPORTANT: Use undiluted Down Wash® 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:
Remove all detergent build-up from the detergent dispenser.
Place maximum of 1 garment in washing machine.
Add 100ml.
Run a 30°C synthetic cycle on a slow spin, with an extra rinse if possible.
Sleeping Bags* (8kg+ washing machine):
Remove all detergent build-up from the detergent dispenser.
Place maximum of 1 item in washing machine.
Add 100ml for 8-11kg machines. For 12kg machines use 250ml, for larger 25kg+ machines use 500ml.
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.
Use Nikwax Down Proof in a washing machine…
IMPORTANT: For best results remove all non-washable parts and clean item(s) first with Nikwax Down Wash Direct®. Always use Down Wash Direct® and Down Proof in separate wash cycles. No need to dry item(s) before waterproofing. Shake well before use. Follow care label instructions.
Remove all detergent build-up from the detergent dispenser
Place maximum of 1 clean item in washing machine
Select a 30°C synthetic cycle on a slow spin, with an extra rinse if possible.
Clothing:
Add 150ml of Down Proof to detergent dispenser.
Sleeping bags (8kg+ washing machine):
150ml for 1 season bags (0.8kg- 1kg)
300ml for 2-3 season bags (1.1kg – 2kg)
500ml for 4 season bags (2kg – 2.5kg)
Make sure to thoroughly dry your down filled gear…
To get the maximum amount of water out of your down it’s best to spin dry multiple times, each time incrementally increasing the speed of the spin cycle. Wet down is heavy, so if items are spun too quickly while still holding a large amount of water it is possible that internal baffles may be broken.
Nikwax Down Proof treated items need no heat to develop water repellency. However, 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. Ensure that there is sufficient room in the tumble drier to house the item once dry, as items will return to their original size during the drying process.
Teasing apart clumps repeatedly during drying process will help restore loft to the down.
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.