
Product Description
Revitalize Water Repellency and Insulating Properties of Down Gear
• Cleans effectively, revitalizes insulation and restores the water repellency of hydrophobic down.
• Revives the performance of your down gear, keeping you warmer and drier.
• Easy wash-in application; machine wash safe.
• Water based, biodegradable, non-flammable, PFAS-Free and contains no optical brighteners or added scent.
• For cleaning down clothing and gear.
*All Nikwax products are Final Sale*
Use Nikwax Down Wash Direct in a washing machine -
* 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.
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.
Machine wash (down clothing only)
- Use a front-loading washing machine only.
- Remove all detergent build-up from the detergent dispenser.
- Place maximum 2 items in washing machine.
- Add 3.3 fl.oz. (100ml).
- Wash according to item’s 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.
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.
(Hand wash sleeping bags or wash in a professional machine).
Nikwax Down Wash Direct can also be applied by hand -
Sleeping bags and very large jackets are best hand washed in a bath or equivalent and then spin dried in a washing machine.
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.
- Add 3.3fl OZ (100ml) to 3gallons (12-15L) 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 spin dry 3 times (slow spin).
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.
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| Date | Low Price | High Price | Average Price | Vendors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | $13.60 | $13.60 | $13.60 | 1 |
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Revitalize Water Repellency and Insulating Properties of Down Gear • Cleans effectively, revitalizes insulation and restores the water repellency of hydrophobic down.• Revives the performance of your down gear, keeping you warmer and drier.• Easy wash-in application; machine wash safe.• Water based, biodegradable, non-flammable, PFAS-Free and contains no optical brighteners or added scent.• For cleaning down clothing and gear. *All Nikwax products are Final Sale* Use Nikwax Down Wash Direct in a washing machine - * 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.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.Machine wash (down clothing only) Use a front-loading washing machine only. Remove all detergent build-up from the detergent dispenser. Place maximum 2 items in washing machine. Add 3.3 fl.oz. (100ml). Wash according to item’s 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. 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.(Hand wash sleeping bags or wash in a professional machine). Nikwax Down Wash Direct can also be applied by hand - Sleeping bags and very large jackets are best hand washed in a bath or equivalent and then spin dried in a washing machine.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. Add 3.3fl OZ (100ml) to 3gallons (12-15L) 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 spin dry 3 times (slow spin). 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.
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| Vendor | Price | Stock | Last Updated | Action |
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Outdoor Research Best Price | $13.60 | Out of Stock | 5/13/2026 | View Product → |
Available Sizes & Variants (1)
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No Color / 300ml | 300ml | No Color | $13.60 | In Stock | 1 store | Buy |





