
Product Description
Clean and Waterproof Your Technical Outerwear.
All Nikwax products are Final Sale
Use Nikwax Tech Wash in a washing machine -
Use undiluted Tech Wash® and a sponge, or soft nylon brush, to treat stubborn stains before washing. Remove all non-washable parts. Shake well before use. Follow garment care label instructions. Do not use detergents.
Top Loading Machine Wash:
- Place maximum 6 garments in washing machine.
- After the machine has filled, 5fl oz (150ml) for 1-3 garments, 8fl oz (250ml) for 4-6 garments, 8floz/250ml for 4-6 garments. Add an additional 1.5fl oz (50ml) for hard water* areas.
- Set cycle according to care label instructions. 1-3 items: low water level, 4-6 items: medium water level.
Front Loading Machine Wash:
- Remove all detergent from detergent dispenser.
- Place maximum of 2 garments in washing machine.
- Add 3fl oz (100ml) of Tech Wash®. Add an additional 1.5fl oz (50ml) for hard water* areas.
- Set cycle to Synthetics and Warm.
* If you have calcium and mineral deposits in your washing machine you have hard water.
Nikwax Tech Wash® can also be applied by hand -
Use gloves.
- Immerse item(s) in 1.5 gallons (6L) hand-hot water in sink or bowl.
- Use 5fl oz (150ml) in medium/hard water* areas and 3fl oz (100ml) in soft water areas for 1-2 items.
- Rinse 3 times in clean water.
Use Nikwax TX.Direct in a washing machine -
For best results remove all non-washable parts. Always clean item(s) first with Nikwax Tech Wash® in a separate wash cycle. No need to dry item(s) before waterproofing. Shake well before use. Follow garment care label instructions.
Top Loading Machine Wash:
-
Place maximum of 3 clean garments in washing machine.
-
After the machine has filled add 10fl oz (300ml) of TX.Direct®.
-
Set cycle according to care label instructions, Low water level.
Front Loading Machine Wash:
-
Remove all detergent build-up from the detergent dispenser.
-
Place maximum of 2 clean garments in washing machine.
-
Use 3fl oz (100ml) per garment.
-
Run Synthetic cycle and slow spin.
Do not machine-wash garments if taped seams have become dislodged.*
To maintain waterproofing always wash with Nikwax Tech Wash®. Do not use detergents.
*Faulty taped seams sometimes become detached on old or worn garments. They can be re-stuck using a proprietary clear glue after waterproofing and drying.
Nikwax TX.Direct® can also be applied by hand -
Use gloves
- Immerse 1 clean garment in 1.5 gallons (6L) of hand-hot water in a bowl or sink
- Add 1.5fl oz (50ml) of TX.Direct®.
- Agitate to mix, leave to soak for 5-10 minutes, then agitate thoroughly
- Rinse with cold water until water runs clear
Nikwax TX.Direct® treated clothing needs no heat to develop Durable Water Repellency (DWR)…
Air dry or tumble on a low setting if care label allows.
Availability & Sizing
Product Details
Price History
Historical Data
Last 1 days of price history
| Date | Low Price | High Price | Average Price | Vendors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | $24.10 | $24.10 | $24.10 | 1 |
Price Statistics
Description
Clean and Waterproof Your Technical Outerwear. • Nikwax Tech Wash is a high performance cleaner for wet weather clothing and gear. • Nikwax TX.Direct is a high performance waterproofer for all waterproof/breathable clothing. • Restores water-repellency and revives breathability of waterproof garments. • Easy wash-in application; machine wash safe. • Water based, non-persistent, non-flammable, PFAS-Free, and contains no optical brighteners or added scent. • For cleaning and waterproofing outerwear, such as rain and ski jackets, as well as synthetic-filled sleeping bags and clothing. All Nikwax products are Final Sale Use Nikwax Tech Wash in a washing machine - Use undiluted Tech Wash® and a sponge, or soft nylon brush, to treat stubborn stains before washing. Remove all non-washable parts. Shake well before use. Follow garment care label instructions. Do not use detergents. Top Loading Machine Wash: Place maximum 6 garments in washing machine. After the machine has filled, 5fl oz (150ml) for 1-3 garments, 8fl oz (250ml) for 4-6 garments, 8floz/250ml for 4-6 garments. Add an additional 1.5fl oz (50ml) for hard water* areas. Set cycle according to care label instructions. 1-3 items: low water level, 4-6 items: medium water level. Front Loading Machine Wash: Remove all detergent from detergent dispenser. Place maximum of 2 garments in washing machine. Add 3fl oz (100ml) of Tech Wash®. Add an additional 1.5fl oz (50ml) for hard water* areas. Set cycle to Synthetics and Warm. * If you have calcium and mineral deposits in your washing machine you have hard water. Nikwax Tech Wash® can also be applied by hand - Use gloves. Immerse item(s) in 1.5 gallons (6L) hand-hot water in sink or bowl. Use 5fl oz (150ml) in medium/hard water* areas and 3fl oz (100ml) in soft water areas for 1-2 items. Rinse 3 times in clean water. Use Nikwax TX.Direct in a washing machine - For best results remove all non-washable parts. Always clean item(s) first with Nikwax Tech Wash® in a separate wash cycle. No need to dry item(s) before waterproofing. Shake well before use. Follow garment care label instructions. Top Loading Machine Wash: Place maximum of 3 clean garments in washing machine. After the machine has filled add 10fl oz (300ml) of TX.Direct®. Set cycle according to care label instructions, Low water level. Front Loading Machine Wash: Remove all detergent build-up from the detergent dispenser. Place maximum of 2 clean garments in washing machine. Use 3fl oz (100ml) per garment. Run Synthetic cycle and slow spin. Do not machine-wash garments if taped seams have become dislodged.* To maintain waterproofing always wash with Nikwax Tech Wash®. Do not use detergents. *Faulty taped seams sometimes become detached on old or worn garments. They can be re-stuck using a proprietary clear glue after waterproofing and drying. Nikwax TX.Direct® can also be applied by hand - Use gloves Immerse 1 clean garment in 1.5 gallons (6L) of hand-hot water in a bowl or sink Add 1.5fl oz (50ml) of TX.Direct®. Agitate to mix, leave to soak for 5-10 minutes, then agitate thoroughly Rinse with cold water until water runs clear Nikwax TX.Direct® treated clothing needs no heat to develop Durable Water Repellency (DWR)…Air dry or tumble on a low setting if care label allows.
Additional Info
Vendor Comparison (1 stores)
Some buy links are affiliate links. StoreStream may earn a commission on purchases at no extra cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not affect product ranking or pricing accuracy. See our editorial policy.
| Vendor | Price | Stock | Last Updated | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Outdoor Research Best Price | $24.10 | Out of Stock | 5/13/2026 | View Product → |
Available Sizes & Variants (1)
| Variant | Size | Color | Price | Status | Stores | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
No Color / 300ml | 300ml | No Color | $24.10 | In Stock | 1 store | Buy |





