BaseWash®

Speciality cleaner and conditioner designed to deodorise and enhance the wicking and drying performance of technical base layers. Easy to use in your washing machine.

For cleaning and conditioning base layers
  • Deodorising cleaner and conditioner for base layers and next-to-skin clothing
  • Cleans effectively, deodorises, makes fabrics dry faster and improves cooling efficiency
  • Revives the performance of your gear, keeping you fresher and more comfortable
  • Recommended for all synthetic base layers and next-to-skin wicking clothing
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Speciality cleaner and conditioner designed to deodorise and enhance the wicking and drying performance of technical base layers. Easy to use in your washing machine.

For cleaning and conditioning base layers


For cleaning and deodorizing active clothing

For cleaning and deodorizing active clothing
Synthetic base layers are designed to be worn next to the skin, providing user comfort by maintaining body temperature and controlling moisture. The fabrics used are highly wicking (they will spread moisture out over a large area), fast drying and breathable. It is therefore essential to maintain these properties when caring for base layers.

Activewear needs to be cared for properly to avoid odor build up…
Synthetic sports clothes are fantastic for regulating your temperature and controlling body moisture, but over time a build up of bacteria and body oils can lead to them smelling. To keep activewear functioning properly, care must be taken when washing. Using conventional household detergents or fabric softeners can impair wicking properties by causing the fabric to retain moisture. This leads to reduced wicking capabilities and slow drying of the fabric. Additionally, odors will not be adequately removed, instead they are masked by perfumes which will fail quickly, leaving you with smelly clothes!

Wash your sports clothes when they start to smell…

How Nikwax BaseWash makes your synthetic activewear perform better...

 

IMPORTANT: Shake well before use. Follow care label instructions. Do not use fabric softener. Do not use on waterproof clothing. Use undiluted Nikwax BaseWash® to treat stubborn stains before washing.

  1. Place item(s) in washing machine.
  2. Add 50ml of BaseWash® to detergent dispenser.
  3. Wash according to care label.
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Nikwax BaseWash® can also be applied by hand…

 

IMPORTANT: Shake well before use. Follow care label instructions. Do not use fabric softener. Do not use on waterproof clothing. Wear gloves. Use undiluted Nikwax BaseWash® to treat stubborn stains before washing.

  1. Immerse item(s) in 7.5L of warm water.
  2. Add 25ml of BaseWash®.
  3. Agitate to mix, leave to soak for 5 minutes, then agitate thoroughly.
  4. Rinse with cold water until water runs clear.
Leave your garments to dry naturally…

Air dry or tumble dry on a low setting if care label allows.