Nikwax Tech Wash / TX.Direct Wash In Twin Pack

Used this on my old raincoat can't believe how clean it look afterwards.Found the product easy to use with no problems with either despatch or delivery.

Washed the soap powder drawer first before use, advised on bottle to remove any surplus washing powder/detergent from washing machine. So easy to use, didn't even have to let jackets dry between processes. I treated 2 jackets, one about 4 years old, the other about 6 years old, plenty of product left to do at least another 4 jackets. They have turned out brilliant, water beads off as it should. I did not put the jackets in the tumble dryer either, some products you need to do this to activate repellent, but not with nikwax, the jackets have dried naturally and are water resistant, just as I wanted and as advertised. Would definitely advise to try it.

I had 2 jackets to wash, both with membrane. One Millet with their own membrane and one Marker with Gore Tex. First I put the water to the bathtube and I added one cap of washing liquid to it. I soaked both jackets for one hour and then took soft sponge, soaked them with undilluted washing liquid and rubbed some more dirty areas like ends of sleeves to get rid of dirt more efficiently. Then I put jackets to washing mashine and applied washing liquid as advised on the box. I set up washing machine to not spin, but to rinse 3 times. Then I set up 2 additional rinses separately and added membrane activation liquid to both rinses separately. I have possibility to take wet jackets outside and I did not want to destroy membrane with spinning so I took them out without spinning, just soak in the water. The one from Millet seems to keep waterproofness, but the one with Gore Tex unfortunately not. It might be that it is quite old as I have had it for 10 years, but it was washed probably just 4th time. I used it mostly for skiing only. I think it is time to say goodbye or just use it when it is not raining. I don't know of that is the matter of the liquid or basically the membrane got old and I am not able to save it. Therefore I am taking one star off. Millet was a new jacket with first time washing.

Have used this before and wouldn't use anything else, and being from amazon it's a very good price

Brilliant product, used on my old walking trousers and gave them a new life! Worn out in rain, and noticed the water sat in the fabric, then ran off as I walked. Leaving me nice and dry!!

I liked the fact it was reasonably priced.Only used it once, not sure which ones best. As instructions are in teeny print.

I used this on an old hi-viz jacket that had started to let in water, I did not think it would work on a hi-viz, BUT it worked great as usual as I have always used this for my outdoor gear that needs to be waterproof. I would recommend it to all, very easy to use just put your jacket or 2 in the washer, making sure the soap dispenser is clean ie no powder residue at all, add ( green cap TECH WASH) 3 full caps for 1 jacket or 6 for 2 jackets, put on a 30 or 40 degree wash. when the first wash has finished. DO NOT REMOVE them from washer. THEN use the second one ( purple Cap WASH IN ) same as green, 3 caps or 6 for 2 items, WASH ON DELICATES AT 30 DEGREES, when all finished let it/them dry naturally . The Tech Wash ( GREEN CAP ) is for cleaning, and the Wash In ( PURPLE CAP ) is the waterproofing, if you follow the instructions on both bottles you cannot go wrong. HINT 1 = TO MAKE SURE YOUR WASHER IS CLEAN RUN A WASH CYCLE TO GET RID OF ANY OLD POWDER IN DISPENCER AND MACHINE. HINT 2 = AFTER YOU USE THE TECH WASH AND WASH IN, RUN YOUR WASHER TO CLEAN IT OUT. HINT 3 = I DID partly dry mine on a delicate in my dryer, CHECKING every 5 mins..

I have used this waiting to see how effective it is