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Use Nikwax Tech Wash in a washing machine - 

Use undiluted Tech Wash® and a sponge, or soft nylon brush, to treat stubborn stains before washing. Remove all non-washable parts. Shake well before use. Follow garment care label instructions. Do not use detergents.

Top Loading Machine Wash:

1. Place maximum 6 garments in washing machine.
2. After the machine has filled, 5fl oz (150ml) for 1-3 garments, 8fl oz (250ml) for 4-6 garments, 8floz/250ml for 4-6 garments. Add an additional 1.5fl oz (50ml) for hard water* areas.
3. Set cycle according to care label instructions. 1-3 items: low water level, 4-6 items: medium water level.

Front Loading Machine Wash:

1. Remove all detergent from detergent dispenser.
2. Place maximum of 2 garments in washing machine.
3. Add 3fl oz (100ml) of Tech Wash®. Add an additional 1.5fl oz (50ml) for hard water* areas.
4. Set cycle to Synthetics and Warm.

* If you have calcium and mineral deposits in your washing machine you have hard water.

1. Immerse item(s) in 1.5 gallons (6L) hand-hot water in sink or bowl.
2. Use 5fl oz (150ml) in medium/hard water* areas and 3fl oz (100ml) in soft water areas for 1-2 items.
3. Rinse 3 times in clean water.

Use Nikwax TX.Direct in a washing machine - 

For best results remove all non-washable parts. Always clean item(s) first with Nikwax Tech Wash® in a separate wash cycle. No need to dry item(s) before waterproofing. Shake well before use. Follow garment care label instructions.

Top Loading Machine Wash:

1. Place maximum of 3 clean garments in washing machine.

2. After the machine has filled add 10fl oz (300ml) of TX.Direct®.

3. Set cycle according to care label instructions, Low water level.

Front Loading Machine Wash:

1. Remove all detergent build-up from the detergent dispenser.

2. Place maximum of 2 clean garments in washing machine.

3. Use 3fl oz (100ml) per garment.

4. Run Synthetic cycle and slow spin.

Do not machine-wash garments if taped seams have become dislodged.*

To maintain waterproofing always wash with Nikwax Tech Wash®. Do not use detergents.

*Faulty taped seams sometimes become detached on old or worn garments. They can be re-stuck using a proprietary clear glue after waterproofing and drying.

Nikwax TX.Direct® can also be applied by hand - 

1. Immerse 1 clean garment in 1.5 gallons (6L) of hand-hot water in a bowl or sink
2. Add 1.5fl oz (50ml) of TX.Direct®.
3. Agitate to mix, leave to soak for 5-10 minutes, then agitate thoroughly
4. Rinse with cold water until water runs clear