Comments on: How to Clean and Re-Waterproof your Rain Jacket https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-clean-and-re-waterproof-your-rain-jacket/ Nikwax Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:15:17 +0000 hourly 1 By: Heidi Allen https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-clean-and-re-waterproof-your-rain-jacket/#comment-31786 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:15:17 +0000 http://www.nikwax.com/?p=2089#comment-31786 In reply to Büyükhan.

Hello! Absolutely no need to iron! This is a remnant from when factory-applied DWR were PFAS-based. As Nikwax is PFAS-free, there is no need to heat activate it. Feel free to air dry, or if you’re in a hurry a tumble dry on low will work as well.

]]> By: Büyükhan https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-clean-and-re-waterproof-your-rain-jacket/#comment-31621 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 09:48:11 +0000 http://www.nikwax.com/?p=2089#comment-31621 Hello. I washed my Gore-Tex jacket (Millet Kamet Light 3L Gore-Tex) with “Tech Wash”. Afterwards, I used “TX Direct Spray On” and air-dried it. Do I need to iron it afterwards? Is ironing necessary for the DWR to activate? The jacket label says it’s ironable, but I don’t understand why.

Thank you in advance.

]]> By: Heidi Allen https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-clean-and-re-waterproof-your-rain-jacket/#comment-23015 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:10:16 +0000 http://www.nikwax.com/?p=2089#comment-23015 In reply to Dennis.

Hi Dennis, no need to use both! If you used the wash-in waterproofing (like TX.Direct Wash-in) after cleaning, then you do not need to use the spray on.

]]> By: Dennis https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-clean-and-re-waterproof-your-rain-jacket/#comment-22520 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:26:33 +0000 http://www.nikwax.com/?p=2089#comment-22520 Will using the spray on waterproofing after using the wash in product improve the waterproofing effectiveness?
Than you

]]> By: Heidi Allen https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-clean-and-re-waterproof-your-rain-jacket/#comment-15405 Tue, 20 May 2025 21:07:27 +0000 http://www.nikwax.com/?p=2089#comment-15405 In reply to Paula.

Hi Paula! You can use whichever you’d like. The wash-in will be fine on that lining, so it’s up to you!

]]> By: Paula https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-clean-and-re-waterproof-your-rain-jacket/#comment-15167 Thu, 15 May 2025 14:03:01 +0000 http://www.nikwax.com/?p=2089#comment-15167 My DWR trench coat has an attached polyester lining. After I machine wash the coat with Tech Wash, should I use the wash-in TX Direct or the spray-on version?

]]> By: Heidi Allen https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-clean-and-re-waterproof-your-rain-jacket/#comment-14189 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 21:12:38 +0000 http://www.nikwax.com/?p=2089#comment-14189 In reply to Shane.

Yes- you can absolutely use the TX.Direct Spray-On. Just be sure to clean your jacket first with Tech Wash and apply the TX.Direct while the jacket is still wet/damp.

]]> By: Shane https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-clean-and-re-waterproof-your-rain-jacket/#comment-14110 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 17:57:29 +0000 http://www.nikwax.com/?p=2089#comment-14110 Hi NikWax,
I have a NorthFace DRYVENT jacket which I think is dual layer but does not have a wicking liner. Can I still use TX DIRECT SPRAY ON in the same way as directed, even though it states “for wet weather clothing (with wicking/absorbent liners)” ?
Many thanks,
Shane.

]]> By: Heidi Allen https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-clean-and-re-waterproof-your-rain-jacket/#comment-8547 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 17:47:54 +0000 http://www.nikwax.com/?p=2089#comment-8547 In reply to Paul.

If it is not submerging the garments fully then handwashing would certainly be the way to go!

]]> By: Heidi Allen https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-clean-and-re-waterproof-your-rain-jacket/#comment-8546 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 17:46:28 +0000 http://www.nikwax.com/?p=2089#comment-8546 In reply to Kheng.

Yes indeed! There are hand washing instructions on the bottles and on the product pages on our website. 🙂

]]> By: Heidi Allen https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-clean-and-re-waterproof-your-rain-jacket/#comment-8543 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 17:39:24 +0000 http://www.nikwax.com/?p=2089#comment-8543 In reply to Elzem Dinç Kırlı.

Hello! For that jacket you would use Tech Wash to clean, then TX.Direct to re-waterproof. They come together in a handy DUO-Pack. Always clean before waterproofing!

]]> By: Elzem Dinç Kırlı https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-clean-and-re-waterproof-your-rain-jacket/#comment-8432 Mon, 06 Jan 2025 21:19:08 +0000 http://www.nikwax.com/?p=2089#comment-8432 Hi. I have the north face carto triclimate jacket. Dryvent technology and shell fabric. Tech wash or softshell proof. Which product should I use? Thanks.

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