Description:
The right soap for waterproof-breathable dry wear. Nikwax Tech Wash (NRS item 33515.01) cleans dry suits, dry tops, splash wear and jackets without damaging their durable water repellent (DWR) coatings, which helps restore breathability and water repellency. It is a simple maintenance step for rescue teams caring for expensive dry wear. Find more dry suit care and repair products.
Features
- Non-detergent soap: cleans waterproof, breathable clothing and equipment without damaging DWR coatings.
- Lifts out dirt: dirt attracts water and masks water repellent finishes.
- Safer than household detergent: common detergents can damage the water repellency of technical fabrics.
- For technical fabrics: NRS Eclipse, GORE-TEX, eVent, NRS TriTon, NRS HyproTex and soft shell materials.
- Easy to use: works in a washing machine.
Specifications
- Type: non-detergent cleaner
- Use on rain, ski, dry wear and splash wear fabrics including GORE-TEX, eVent, NRS TriTon, NRS HyproTex and soft shell materials
Sizes & options
One size. No options.
Questions about the Nikwax Tech Wash
Can I use regular laundry detergent on my dry suit?
Common detergents and washing soaps can damage the water-repellent qualities of technical fabrics such as NRS Eclipse, GORE-TEX, eVent, NRS TriTon and NRS HyproTex. Tech Wash is made to clean them safely.
Can I machine wash my dry suit with it?
Tech Wash works in a washing machine, but NRS warns that machine washing can damage dry wear zippers. Do not machine dry garments with neoprene or latex gaskets or socks.
What fabrics is it for?
All rain, ski, dry wear and splash wear fabrics, including GORE-TEX, eVent, NRS TriTon, NRS HyproTex and soft shell materials.
Should I use it before a waterproofing treatment?
Yes. Nikwax recommends cleaning with Tech Wash before applying TX Direct.
Is the Nikwax Tech Wash flame resistant?
No. It is a care and repair product for water rescue gear. It does not make gear flame resistant and is not rated for fire or high-heat use.
Where can I buy the Nikwax Tech Wash?
Right here. The Public Safety Store is an authorized Nikwax dealer. Outfitting a rescue team or need help with sizing? Contact us. Every order is covered by our price match guarantee and easy 30-day returns.
