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[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Nikwax is the global leader in PFAS-free aftercare and industrial treatments for outdoor clothing and gear. We are the only aftercare company to have never used aerosols or fluorocarbons in our products, and to have fully balanced out our historical operational carbon emissions.<\/p>\n
Our story began in 1977 when Nick Brown, an avid walker, grew frustrated with waterproofing products that softened the leather of his walking boots, affecting their structural support. Fuelled by a passion for the outdoors and a desire for better gear care, Nick invented the first Nikwax product. This innovative solution not only preserved the waterproofness of his boots but also kept the materials strong and intact.<\/p>\n
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