{"id":11048,"date":"2025-03-31T16:01:02","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T15:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nikwax.com\/en-us\/?p=11048"},"modified":"2025-04-02T15:13:26","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T14:13:26","slug":"should-i-use-softshell-proof-or-tx-direct","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nikwax.com\/en-us\/posts\/should-i-use-softshell-proof-or-tx-direct\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I use Softshell Proof or TX.Direct?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you trying to figure out if you should use Softshell Proof or the TX.Direct? Here\u2019s a simple breakdown to help you figure out if you have a softshell or hardshell jacket, and which Nikwax waterproofer you should use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/nikwax.com\/en-us\/products\/waterproofing\/clothing-waterproofing\/softshell-duo-pack\/\"><strong>Softshell (Use Softshell Proof)<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nikwax.com\/en-us\/products\/waterproofing\/clothing-waterproofing\/hardshell-duo-pack\/\"><strong>Hardshell (Use TX.Direct)<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Includes Spandex or Lycra on material (usually under 10% or small percentage) &nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Does not include Spandex or Lycra material<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>You are able to stretch the material &nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No stretch in the material<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Non-taped seems &nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Generally have taped seams<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Heavier weight &nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Lighter weight<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quiet &nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Louder, crinkly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>More flexible and comfortable to move in &nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Stiffer and less stretchy &nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nikwax recommends using the most applicable product for the type of material you have to provide optimal performance. 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