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By nikwax August 28, 2019November 18, 2022 Gear Care

How to Clean and Re-Waterproof your Rain Jacket

Over time, rain jackets can lose their water-repellency. Waterproofing doesn’t last forever. Whether from rubbing against a dirty car while packing up groceries, or a muddy dog wanting snuggles, a dirty jacket will stop repelling water. Luckily, it’s easy to clean and re-waterproof your rain jacket so you can stay dry.

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By nikwax February 14, 2018May 16, 2018 Testimonials

Nikwax Testimonials: “The Pacific Crest Trail Perma-stench”

Guest Contributor: Ryen Cosgro After hiking the Pacific Crest Trail this year, I thought most of my gear was done for. My rain jacket, down jacket, and down quilt were absolutely disgusting. The quilt was especially bad, and it was stained in a special blend of dirt and slimy sweat.

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By nikwax February 14, 2018May 16, 2018 Testimonials

Nikwax Testimonials: “New Life to an Old Jacket”

Guest Contributor: Colin Murchison Those who met me during my days of traveling full-time often became acquainted with my trusty green jacket. I’m not someone who has owned a lot of clothes, and I definitely don’t travel heavy, so when I spent upwards of $200 on a jacket, it had

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By nikwax October 9, 2015September 16, 2019 Gear Care

How to Wash Your GORE-TEX Rain Jacket

Caring for your GORE-TEX jacket is as easy as giving it a wash from time to time. Cleaning keeps your jacket performing its best. Washing a GORE-TEX, eVent, or any waterproof breathable rain jacket is remarkably simple.     Follow these three steps to a clean rain jacket: Read the

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By nikwax October 22, 2013 Gear Care

Attack of the killer detergent: The Nikwax Difference

It begins innocently enough. First, you figure what harm could it possibly do? I’ll wash my jacket just this once with my regular laundry detergent. Before long, that harmless “regular” laundry detergent has become a gateway to the serious stuff: fabric softeners, boosters, oxidizers… And your outdoor excursions become significantly less

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By nikwax April 21, 2011February 7, 2022 Environmental/Gear Care/Kids & Family

Reuse again and again and again! Nikwax for the whole family

We at Nikwax know that outdoor adventurers come in all ages and sizes AND that keeping all those little fast-growing  trail-monsters outfitted can be both a logistical and an economic challenge. Then there’s the environmental impact of discarding all those tiny boots and mittens! Not to worry, parents, Nikwax can

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By nikwax April 19, 2011 Environmental/Gear Care

You Don’t Need a New Jacket!

You may know this story. You buy a brand new jacket. It is shiny and wondrous. You love your new jacket. You go places together, and it keeps you dry and toasty. Time passes, as it inevitably does, and suddenly your jacket is no longer shiny. As a matter of

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