How to videos

Get more from your outdoor gear

Keep your outdoor clothing, footwear and equipment performing at its best with our easy-to-follow how-to guides.

From cleaning and waterproofing your favourite jacket to caring for footwear, tents, down and technical clothing, our step-by-step guides show you how to clean, condition and protect your gear, helping it perform better and last for longer.

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Cleaning & Waterproofing Videos

Tech Wash® & TX.Direct® Wash-In

How to clean and proof your outdoor clothing

Run Time: 1:04

Tech Wash® & TX.Direct® Spray-On

How to clean and proof your clothing

Run Time: 1:04

Softshell Proof

How to clean and proof your softshell clothing

Run Time: 0:58

PolarProof®

How to clean and waterproof your fleece clothing

Run Time: 1:01

Cotton Proof (Clothing)

How to clean and proof your technical cotton clothing

Run Time: 0:53

Wax Cotton Proof

How to clean and proof your wax cotton jacket

Run Time: 0:55

Tent & Gear SolarWash® and Tent & Gear SolarProof®

How to clean, waterproof & UV protect your tent

Run Time: 1:02

 

Tent & Gear SolarWash® and Tent & Gear SolarProof® (Family Tent)

How to clean, waterproof & UV protect your family tent

Run Time: 1:12

Leather Restorer

How to clean and condition your leather gear

Run Time: 0:45

Glove Proof (Motorbike)

How to waterproof your motorbike gloves

Run Time: 0:48

Visor Proof (Motorbike)

How to enhance your helmet or goggles

Run Time: 0:51

Rug Wash & Rug Proof

How to clean and waterproof your horse rugs and coats

Run Time: 1:01

Footwear Cleaning Gel & Nubuck & Suede Proof

How to clean and proof your Nubuck & Suede footwear

Run Time: 1:08

Footwear Cleaning Gel & Waterproofing Wax for Leather

How to clean and waterproof your leather footwear

Run Time: 1:02

Down Wash and Down Proof

How to clean and proof your down jacket

Run Time: 1:10

Deodorising Videos

BaseWash®

How to clean and care for your synthetic baselayers

Run Time: 1:02

Sports Refresh

For cleaning and deodorizing activewear, gym clothes, and sports uniforms

Run Time: 1:06

Footwear Refresh

Use Footwear Refresh to clean, deodorize and freshen sandals or sports shoes

Run Time: 1:02

Wetsuit Refresh

Nikwax Wetsuit Refresh deodorizes and removes the build-up of salt, chlorine, body oils, urine, and other contaminants from wetsuits and neoprene items

Run Time: 1:07

Wool Wash

How to clean and care for your woollen baselayers

Run Time: 0:58