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Enhancing Natural Materials<\/h1>\n
Nikwax have developed the world\u2019s best performing hydrophobic down without the use of harmful PFCs. Nikwax enhances the performance of nature\u2019s best insulator, to create the lightest, most efficient, water resistant insulation available.<\/p>\n
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Use Nikwax Hydrophobic Down in your products<\/b><\/p>\n
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Why Nikwax Hydrophobic Down?<\/h2>\n
[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1720783123951{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]It keeps you dry:<\/strong> Nikwax Hydrophobic Down resists wetting; maintaining the insulation properties and breathability of your down gear…[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” style=”dashed” css=”.vc_custom_1720783180393{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}” accent_color=”#27bd67″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1720783131175{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]It keeps you warm:<\/strong> Outdoor gear using Nikwax Hydrophobic Down resists getting wet, so the loft and insulation properties of your gear are maintained and you stay warm…[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” style=”dashed” css=”.vc_custom_1720783239513{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}” accent_color=”#27bd67″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1720783136463{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]It keeps you comfortable:<\/strong> When other down insulating gear fails, Nikwax Hydrophobic Down continues performing, keeping you comfortable for longer…[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” style=”dashed” css=”.vc_custom_1720783244111{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}” accent_color=”#27bd67″][vc_column_text]Safer for you and the environment:<\/strong> Nikwax Hydrophobic Down treatment is water based and free from PFCs and other environmentally persistent chemicals…[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”92px”][vc_single_image image=”7459″ stretch_image=””][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Introducing the world\u2019s best performing hydrophobic down<\/h3>\n
[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]We are proud to set a new standard in high performance insulation materials.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1720784714456{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]NHD+ is the first and only hydrophobic down to exceed 10,000 minutes<\/strong> on the industry IDFB 18a Shake Test. That\u2019s 7 days constant exposure to water.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” style=”dashed” css=”.vc_custom_1720783180393{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}” accent_color=”#27bd67″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1720784723009{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]NHD+ keeps users warm, dry and comfortable<\/strong> in a wider range of conditions. It will not wet out from rain, snow, and condensation produced whilst exercising or camping.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” style=”dashed” css=”.vc_custom_1720783180393{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}” accent_color=”#27bd67″][vc_column_text]NHD+ also keeps users warmer and drier in extreme cold<\/strong>, making it perfect for use whilst alpine trekking and mountaineering.[\/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cybUU8Kjg7Y&origin=nikwax.local”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”92px”][vc_single_image image=”7460″ img_size=”medium” stretch_image=””][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Environmentally friendly high performance<\/h3>\n
[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Enhancing the performance of recycled down.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1720784650247{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]The first recycled down<\/strong> to achieve 1,000 minutes on the IDFB 18a Shake Test.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” style=”dashed” css=”.vc_custom_1720783180393{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}” accent_color=”#27bd67″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1720784655576{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]NHD Recycled<\/strong> was created to support our partners wishing to use recycled down and still wanting a high performance hydrophobic material.<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” style=”dashed” css=”.vc_custom_1720783180393{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}” accent_color=”#27bd67″][vc_column_text]Nikwax have created a treatment suitable for recycled down<\/strong>, giving old down a new life.[\/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XCxtDzoZjsE&origin=nikwax.local”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”92px”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Nikwax Hydrophobic Down in Action<\/h3>\n
The floating sleeping bag experiment.<\/strong> The Nikwax team headed out to Iceland to conduct an experiment specifically designed to demonstrate the waterproofing capabilities of Nikwax Hydrophobic Down.[\/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tn4BiDsVqyk&origin=nikwax.local”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Leading outdoor brands use Nikwax Hydrophobic Down<\/strong>
\nMany leading outdoor clothing brands use Nikwax Hydrophobic Down, here are a selection:[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/5″][vc_single_image image=”7461″ stretch_image=””][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/5″][vc_single_image image=”7462″ stretch_image=””][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/5″][vc_single_image image=”7463″ stretch_image=””][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/5″][vc_single_image image=”7464″ stretch_image=””][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/5″][vc_single_image image=”7465″ stretch_image=””][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sleeping bags are not flotation devices of any sort, so please DO NOT try to replicate this experiment.<\/p>\n
**Standard Down lasts a maximum of 20 minutes shake time. To be considered hydrophobic, treated down must reach a minimum of just 40 minutes shake time.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column]