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Nikwax Tech Wash

Nikwax Tech Wash

Nikwax Tech Wash is ideal for cleaning all waterproof breathable clothing. Suitable for Gore-Tex, Sympatex and eVENT. Tech Wash will remove water-attractive residues left behind by detergents.

Wash-in cleaner for waterproof clothing and equipment , safely revitalises breathability and water-repellency

This product is a non-detergent soap which can be used regularly to clean clothing and equipment without damaging the Durable Water Repellent (DWR) coatings. Use this product instead of detergents or washing powder.

Unsure of which Nikwax you should use? See our Nikwax product guide.

Ideal for:
All clothing including high activity / technically advanced garments
Ideal cleaner to clean nylon and synthetic tents, rucksacks, awnings, marquees, fabric accessories and camera bags, etc

Part of the Duke of Edinburgh recommended kit.
£2.00
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Latest reviews for the Nikwax Tech Wash

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Ms.Sandy Burton
30 Apr 2012
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I was impressed with the video and even more impressed...

I was impressed with the video and even more impressed with the results. I used it on my Regatta coat. The Tech Wash removed all the dirt and the TX.Direct has certainly repelled the rain. I would definitely recommend the products to a friend and also the prompt delivery. Thank you.
Recommend to a friend?    Yes
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10
out of 10
Kira Cadiz
13 Jul 2011
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I use this for all my technical gear and have...

I use this for all my technical gear and have never had a proplem
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10
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Lynn Geen
4 Apr 2011
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Have used this product for years and it preserves ski...

Have used this product for years and it preserves ski gear really well.
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9
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Alastair
8 Feb 2011
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It does exactly what it says

It does exactly what it says - prepares technical performance fabrics for re-proofing. It's part of the ritual.
Recommend to a friend?    Yes
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10
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Jeff Reading
17 Nov 2010
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I have used Nikwax

I have used Nikwax (and Paramo) products for years. I do not think that they can be bettered.
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10
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Rhonda Reilly
23 Feb 2010
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bought the 5 litre bottle as it was more cost...

bought the 5 litre bottle as it was more cost effective and we use this product often to wash our mountain biking gear. \delivered within 48hrs and well packaged, excellent service would recommend to friends and will use again. Many thanks
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10
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Margaret Iris Prince
2 Feb 2010
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Cleaned a pink jacket with some very dirty patches very...

Cleaned a pink jacket with some very dirty patches very well.
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9
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Rebecca Osborne
17 Jan 2010
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Great item

Great item
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10
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Stanley John Houghton
17 Dec 2009
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Excellent product for ski

Excellent product for ski-wear
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10
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Michael Wilkinson
5 May 2009
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Fantastic at cleaning waterproof type jackets

Fantastic at cleaning waterproof type jackets - works well
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9
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lee
24 Mar 2009
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very good product if not a little expensive

very good product if not a little expensive, buying large quantities is very handy. very good product no need to re proof each time either.
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10
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Tracey Tasker
16 Mar 2009
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Brilliant stuff and the only place you can buy a...

Brilliant stuff and the only place you can buy a bigger bottle.
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8
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Caroline Thornton
23 Feb 2009
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8 out of 10
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Easy to use

Easy to use. Cleaned ski wear well.
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10
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Maria Baston
18 Feb 2009
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I used the tech wash and wash

I used the tech wash and wash-in direct on my very old gortex coat which was letting in water and it is now completly waterproof again
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8
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Richard Jones
17 Feb 2009
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8 out of 10
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Good product but refused to remove stubborn stains on skiwear...

Good product but refused to remove stubborn stains on skiwear despite direct pretreatment.
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10
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Roger Bennetts
31 Jan 2009
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Both the Nikwax products are excellent for washing and re

Both the Nikwax products are excellent for washing and re-proofing my Paramo walking jacket and trousers. I hand-wash the clothes, as recommended, and the Nikwax products are easy to use and very effective.
Recommend to a friend?    Yes
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10
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Julie Craig
18 Dec 2008
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We must have been mad using normal detergents on...

We must have been mad using normal detergents on technical fabrics - and not expecting them to lose their technical functions. Tech Wash is definitely a worthwhile investment.
Recommend to a friend?    Yes
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8
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Don Smith
24 Sep 2008
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Easy to use asnd left the jackets clean and fresh

Easy to use asnd left the jackets clean and fresh, well prepared for the Wash-in TX direct.
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10
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Joanne Aitken
17 Sep 2008
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Cleaned my coat well before re

Cleaned my coat well before re-waterproofing it - it's not smelly any more :-)
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9
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Brian Collins
13 Aug 2008
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excellent product

excellent product
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10
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Gaye Martin
7 Jun 2008
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Used before so i know it

Used before so i know it's good.
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10
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Sharon Angland
22 May 2008
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Absolutely marvellous product

Absolutely marvellous product! Am now completely an addict: it does EXACTLY what it says on the proverbial tin...
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10
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Ian Davies
11 Mar 2008
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Nice to see finally a bulk size available

Nice to see finally a bulk size available!
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7
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Russell Clifford
10 Mar 2008
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Does exactly what it says on the tin

Does exactly what it says on the tin!
Recommend to a friend?    Yes
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8
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Jane Shillingford
23 Feb 2008
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Gives a much better wash if you only do one...

Gives a much better wash if you only do one garment at a time.
Recommend to a friend?    Yes
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10
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Martin Hardy
31 Jan 2008
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Suppa item workd first time dead easy to use verry...

Suppa item workd first time dead easy to use verry pleased with it,
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9
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Janet Lees
29 Jan 2008
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Easy to use and really makes a difference to the...

Easy to use and really makes a difference to the waterproofing.
Recommend to a friend?    Yes
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10
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Fletch
6 Jan 2008
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Used

Used 'tech wash' then 'cottonproof' on 15 year old ventile jackets and they are now like new again, brilliant.....
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10
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Jeremy
3 Jan 2008
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Great quality and does not ruin your kit

Great quality and does not ruin your kit!
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10
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Jim Hyder
23 Dec 2007
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Super products and superb service

Super products and superb service
Recommend to a friend?    Yes
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Ann south
11 Nov 2007
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wouldn

wouldn't use anything else on expensive (or even inexpensive) waterproof clothing.
Recommend to a friend?    Yes
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8
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Dave Barnett
17 Jun 2007
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8 out of 10
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great product works well

great product works well
Recommend to a friend?    Yes
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9
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Ray
22 Feb 2007
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Use this product prior to using the waterproof product

Use this product prior to using the waterproof product . Both are excellent.
Recommend to a friend?    Yes
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8
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Georgina Shackleton
9 Feb 2007
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8 out of 10
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What a great product

What a great product. It washed my jacket very well.
Recommend to a friend?    Yes
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8
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Rich
14 Nov 2006
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Excellent Stuff

Excellent Stuff. Cleaned my Cordura motorbike coat up a treat.
Recommend to a friend?    Yes
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10
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john
5 Nov 2006
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It does exactly what it says on the tin

It does exactly what it says on the tin. Leaking sailing clothing washed up well and, followed by TX Direct, has given them a new lease of life.
Recommend to a friend?    Yes
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tv
9 Jul 2006
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Does exactly what it says

Does exactly what it says & works very well !
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9
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Laura
16 Mar 2006
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Excellent product

Excellent product, it basically doesn't have competition in its category. The best product for washing your waterproof gear. Not the cheapest maybe, but sure quality.
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9
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Paul Macey
12 Sep 2005
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One wash with ordinary washing powder ruined the water repellent...

One wash with ordinary washing powder ruined the water repellent properties of my highly breathable cycling jacket. Nikwax Tech Wash followed by TX Direct has restored it to just like new.
Recommend to a friend?    Yes
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10
out of 10
Harry Gahan
13 Jun 2005
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I have used this product on several garments

I have used this product on several garments. I found it to be excellent both in cleaning and maintaining the waterproofing of the garments that i used it on.
Recommend to a friend?    Yes
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