• Easy to apply in a washing machine or by hand.
• WaterBased, fluorocarbon-free & environmentally responsible.
• Prolongs the life of gear and optimises outdoor performance.
• Down Wash: Revitalises loft and insulation, without damaging the structure of the down.
• Maintains breathability and original water-repellency.
• Lifts out dirt that can attract water and water repellent finishes and does not leave behind water attractive residues which encourage ‘wetting-out’.
• Down Proof: Adds or renews water repellency and revives breathability.
• Maintains insulation, keeping you warm.
• Minimises weight gain.
• Safe to use on all feather and down garments and equipment.

All you need to safely clean and add water repellency to down clothing and ing bags. Clean and waterproof your down-filled clothing and equipment with our convenient twin packs. Down Wash is a wash-in cleaner for waterproof clothing and equipment. It safely revitalises breathability and water-repellency. It is suitable for all feather-filled and/or down clothing and equipment. Always apply Down Wash to used down clothing to keep items in perfect condition. We advise cleaning items with Nikwax Down Wash before proofing them with Nikwax Down Proof. Down Proof is a wash-in proofer for down filled gear which adds water-repellency, revives insulation and breathability. It is suitable for all feather-filled and/or down clothing and equipment. Always apply Down Proof to used down clothing to keep items in perfect condition. Benefits of using this product... --------------------------------- Down Wash --------- * Prolongs the life of gear and optimises outdoor performance. * Revitalises loft and insulation, without damaging the structure of the down. * It maintains breathability. * It maintains original water-repellency. * It's easy to apply - can be used in a washing machine. * Suitable for use on all fabrics, including technical textiles. * It lifts out dirt that can attract water and water repellent washes. * Water-Based - environmentally friendly, biodegradable, non-flammable, non-hazardous. * Does not contain fluorocarbons. * Guaranteed performance for 4 years from manufacture. * Down Proof ---------- * Adds/renews water repellency and revives breathability. * Maintains insulation, kepping you warm. * Minimises weight gain. * Prolongs the life of gear and optimises performance in wet weather. * Safe to use on all feather and down garments and equipment. * Easy to apply - can be used in a washing machine. * WaterBased - environmentally friendly, biodegradable, non flammable, non hazardous. * Does not contain fluorocarbons. * Ideal for... ------------ * Tech Wash --------- * All feather-filled/down clothing and equipment. * Polar Proof ----------- * All feather-filled/down clothing and equipment. * Recommended for Puffa. * How to apply... --------------- * Tech Wash --------- To clothing * 1. Place item in washing machine. * 2. Apply Nikwax Down Wash in the machine's dispenser. * 3. Select a warm wash cycle, start machine and complete rinse cycle. * 4. Alternatively, just apply Nikwax in a simple hand wash. * 5. Drip-dry or tumble dry on a low setting if the care label allows. To equipment * 1. For ing bags immerse item(s) in hand hot water in a or bath tub. * 2. Apply by hand, agitate and leave to soak for 5 to 10 minutes. * 3. Rinse under running water, drain and gently press the ing bag to expel excess water. * 4. To dry, and only if care label allows, spin dry 3 times and tumble dry on a high setting until all 'clumps' have disappeared. * 5. Use clean tennis balls or trainers (that won't melt) in a clean pillow case to help break up clumps when drying. Note: * This product can also be applied neat to fabrics as a stain or grease remover prior to washing. Volume guide (take from label) * To clean clothing use 2 full caps (100ml) in soft water and 3 full caps (150ml) in hard water. * To clean ing bags use 3 full caps (150ml) in water (3-4 season down ing bags should be professionally cleaned or proofed). * Down Proof ---------- To clothing * 1. Place item in a washing machine. * 2. Wash with Nikwax Down Wash. * 3. Reset the machine and add Nikwax Down Proof in the machine's dispenser. * 4. Select a warm wash cycle, and run complete cycle. * 5. Alternatively, just apply Nikwax in a simple hand wash. * 6. To dry, and only if care label allows, spin dry 3 times and tumble dry on a high setting until all 'clumps' have disappeared. * 7. Use clean tennis balls or trainers (that won't melt) in a clean pullow case to help break up clumps when drying. To equipment * 1. For ing bags immerse item(s) in hand hot water in a or bath tub. * 2. Apply by hand, agitate and leave to soak for 5 to 10 minutes. * 3. Rinse under running water, drain and gently press the ing bag to expel excess water. * 4. To dry, and only if care label allows, spin dry 3 times and tumble dry on a high setting until all 'clumps' have disappeared. * 5. Use clean tennis balls or trainers (that won't melt) in a clean pillow case to help break up clumps when drying. Note: * This product can also be applied neat to fabrics as a stain or grease remover prior to washing. Volume guide (take from label) * To clean clothing use 2 full caps (100ml) in soft water and 3 full caps (150ml) in hard water. * To clean ing bags use 3 full caps (150ml) in water (3-4 season down ing bags should be professionally cleaned or proofed). * When to use this product... --------------------------- * Down Wash --------- Always apply this product to used down clothing to keep items in perfect condition. We advise cleaning items with Nikwax Down Wash before proofing them with Nikwax Down Proof. You should be able to wash reproofed garments 6 to 8 times with Nikwax Down Wash before it requires reproofing with Nikwax Down Proof. Down Proof ---------- Always apply this product to used down / feather-filled clothing or accessories to keep items in perfect water-repellent condition. Remember to clean gear first with Nikwax Down Wash before applying Nikwax Down Proof. Remember you don't have to wait to dry between cleaning and re-proofing.