{"id":7146,"date":"2024-09-23T16:27:41","date_gmt":"2024-09-23T15:27:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nikwax.com\/en-us\/?page_id=7146"},"modified":"2024-09-23T16:37:48","modified_gmt":"2024-09-23T15:37:48","slug":"garment-care","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nikwax.com\/en-us\/how-nikwax-works\/garment-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Garment Care"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7151&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; stretch_image=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;hero-image&#8221;][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Nikwax Garment Care<\/h1>\n<p>Nikwax treatments contain elastic water-repellent polymers that bond to fabric fibres, leaving the spaces between open and breathable. They stretch and move with the fabric so they work better and last longer. Nikwax will not change the look or feel of the fabric. The treatments are WaterBased, environmentally safe and non-flammable. They do not contain Fluorocarbons.<\/p>\n<p>Ideal for all types of clothing, including fleeces and high activity outdoor clothing, leather jackets in fact any kind of jacket or garment you wear to protect yourself from the rain.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div class=\"templatera_shortcode\"><section class=\"vc_section quick-links\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"blueColor\">Quick links<\/h4>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"quick-links__list wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nikwax.com\/en-us\/how-nikwax-works\/\">Introduction<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><a href=\"\/en-us\/how-nikwax-works\/#gfcpfp\">Green for clean, purple for proofing<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nikwax.com\/en-us\/how-nikwax-works\/easy-waterproof-test\/\">The easy waterproof test<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nikwax.com\/en-us\/how-nikwax-works\/garment-care\/\">Garment Care<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nikwax.com\/en-us\/how-nikwax-works\/footwear-care\/\">Footwear Care<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nikwax.com\/en-us\/how-nikwax-works\/equipment-care\/\">Equipment Care<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Caring For Waterproof\/Breathable Fabrics<\/h3>\n<p>A durable water-repellent (DWR) finish is applied to the outermost surface of waterproof\/breathable clothing and equipment during manufacture. It prevents the fabric from absorbing moisture by making water bead up and roll off. This minimises condensation forming within and maximises breathability. The DWR finish is not permanent and needs to be maintained to optimise performance, firstly by cleaning regularly with Nikwax <a href=\"https:\/\/nikwax.com\/en-us\/products\/cleaning\/equipment\/tech-wash\/\">Tech Wash<\/a>, and occasionally reproofing with <a href=\"https:\/\/nikwax.com\/en-us\/products\/waterproofing\/clothing-waterproofing\/tx-direct-wash-in\/\">TX.Direct<\/a>.\u00a0Safe for use on Gore-Tex\u00ae, SympaTex\u00ae, Entrant\u00ae, Ultrex\u00ae, TriplePoint\u00ae and all liner and shell fabrics.<\/p>\n<h3>Caring For Fleece and Insulated Garments<\/h3>\n<p>Even though synthetic insulating fibres naturally absorb little moisture they can hold substantial liquid within the structure of the knit or weave. This significantly reduces the thermal insulating qualities of the garment. With proper cleaning and the addition of Nikwax <a href=\"https:\/\/nikwax.com\/en-us\/products\/waterproofing\/clothing-waterproofing\/polarproof\/\">Polar Proof<\/a> you can improve the performance of your insulated clothing-especially in wet or humid conditions. Stay drier, warmer and be more comfortable. Nikwax treatments will not affect the look, feel or breathability of the item. Ideal for use on PolarTec\u00ae, Synchilla\u00ae, Chinella\u00ae, Thinsulate\u00ae, LiteLoft\u00ae, Primaloft\u00ae, Polarguard\/ PolarguardHV\u00ae and Hollofill\u00ae.<\/p>\n<h3>Caring For Down-Filled Clothing<\/h3>\n<p>Down is an amazing natural fibre that has an unbeatable warmth to weight ratio. It&#8217;s compressible, resilient and very long lasting if properly maintained. The major drawback of using down-filled clothing is its inability to retain loft and insulate when wet. To optimise the performance of your down-filled garments: 1) clean it regularly with <a href=\"https:\/\/nikwax.com\/en-us\/products\/waterproofing\/clothing-waterproofing\/down-wash-direct\/\">Down Wash.Direct<\/a>\u00a0and, 2) treat with Nikwax <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nikwax.com\/en-us\/products\/waterproofing\/down-proof\/\">Down Proof<\/a>. When machine washing always use a front load machine &#8211; top loading agitator machines can damage the garment.<\/p>\n<h3>Caring For Cotton Clothing<\/h3>\n<p>Cotton clothing absorbs considerable amounts of water. Cotton clothing can also be dangerous because when wet it has very poor insulation qualities. &#8220;Cotton kills&#8221; is the adage of many outdoor enthusiasts because they know that it will contribute to hypothermia in wet, cold conditions. <a href=\"https:\/\/nikwax.com\/en-us\/products\/waterproofing\/clothing-waterproofing\/cotton-proof\/\">Cotton Proof<\/a> from Nikwax can add water repellency to cotton, making it safer and more usable in the outdoors.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Nikwax Garment Care Nikwax treatments contain elastic water-repellent polymers that bond to fabric fibres, leaving the spaces between open and breathable. They stretch and move with the fabric so they work better and last longer. Nikwax will not change the look or feel of the fabric. The treatments are WaterBased, environmentally safe and non-flammable. 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