How to Clean and Waterproof Horse Blankets
March 26, 2018CARING FOR HORSE BLANKETS Turnout sheets and blankets are essential when it comes to keeping your horse dry and comfortable in the pasture. They repel water but are also breathable and allow your horse to handle temperature changes. During the Spring (mud season!), extra efforts need to be made to make sure you are caring…
How to Waterproof Your Leather Boots!
January 4, 2018Odds are that we have all owned a pair of leather boots, at some point in our lives. Maybe it was for fashion, way back in high school, when we were in our “punk-rock stage.” Or maybe it was for our job that we had a couple years ago as a construction worker. Or maybe…
An End of Ski Season Checklist – How to Store Ski Gear Properly
April 16, 2015It’s the time of year when, unless you like ski mountaineering, snow is out of the picture. Before you enter summer mode completely, take a moment to clean and store your ski and snowboard gear. Many people don’t know how to store their ski gear properly. This end of ski season checklist can help avoid…
Waterproof? I prefer Water Prepared.
February 12, 2015In my business, and by “business” I mean the ocean, nothing is waterproof. Nothing. Your gear may start off being really, really water-resistant or water tight, but if your expectation is waterPROOF, you will be sorely disappointed. In my opinion, disappointment is the pits. I’ll make this analogy: Water in a small boat on an…
Why wetting out is BAD
October 16, 2014How is your gear performing? Have you been caught out in the rain and your expensive rain jacket doesn’t keep you dry the way it used to? “Why am I soaked? I thought this jacket was waterproof!” you wonder. Wetting out happens for many reasons. Nikwax can help you prevent it. The garment is dirty…
How often should I clean my jacket?
May 5, 2014Q: How often should I clean my jacket? A: Every month. No really. Even GORE-TEX product experts recommend cleaning your jacket every month. Keeping your jacket clean is one of the best ways to preserve its useful life. Dirt, smoke, and even body oils and sweat can wreak havoc on many aspects of your jacket. Your body…
What the wax? Why Nikwax comes with leather gloves and how to use it.
March 4, 2014So, you just dropped a chunk of change on a new pair of leather gloves. You take them out of the packaging and wait, what is this little packet of…Nikwax Waterproofing Wax for Leather? Why is it here? What do I do with it? These are good questions, and we will address them one at…
How To Clean and Waterproof Fabric and Leather Combination Gloves
February 19, 2014Cleaning and waterproofing your gloves is easy with Nikwax! Why should you take care of your gloves? Well, it extends their life and saves you money. Think about it—you don’t buy a car and never service it or change the oil! Taking care of your gloves is kind of the same thing. How, exactly, should…
Nikwax demonstrates that high performance outerwear does not depend upon PCF technology
February 12, 2014Nikwax Waterproofing has until now been best known as a world leader for its waterproofing aftercare products. However, Nikwax is now entering the international world of supplying PFC free water-repellent technology to manufacturers of outdoor clothing. Nikwax is launching two new garment component products at ISPO 2014: Nikwax Hydrophobic Down, which is being built into Rab…