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How is your gear performing?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Have you been caught out in the rain and your expensive rain jacket doesn\u2019t keep you dry the way it used to?  \u201cWhy am I soaked? I thought this jacket was waterproof!\u201d you wonder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wetting out<\/strong> happens for many reasons.  Nikwax<\/em><\/strong><\/a> can help you prevent it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The garment is dirty<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wash it!  If you are wearing your rain jacket or ski gear 3-5 times a month, we recommend washing it once a month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The DWR is wearing off<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DWR (or durable water repellency) is a finish that causes water to bead up on your gear. It\u2019s brittle, breaks apart easily, and doesn\u2019t last forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Washing it in detergent stripped off the DWR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Actually, it didn\u2019t. It\u2019s an old wives tale. Detergent leaves behind residue that can cover and mask your DWR, much like dirt and oils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, Nikwax<\/em><\/strong> engineers products that will prolong the life of your gear and renew it when it starts failing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three Steps to Gear Rehab<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Admit that your gear might have a problem. It\u2019s not your fault, it happens! But do know that there is a solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Always wash your gear. Tech Wash<\/a> is the safe and smart choice because it is not a detergent; it will remove detergent residue, dirt, and oils and will not leave behind nasty residue. Washing your gear will also help revive the existing DWR, and will help maintain breathability so the evaporated sweat can escape. Note \u2013 for down filled products, use Down Wash<\/a> instead of Tech Wash as it will safely clean the down feathers without stripping them of their natural oils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3 (if necessary):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Give your gear additional performance with waterproofing products. Nikwax makes different products for different materials so that it will perform to the best of their ability. TX.Direct<\/a> is the go to choice for hard-shell jackets, while Down Proof<\/a> is the best for down filled items. If you\u2019re not sure, visit www.nikwaxna.com\/gearrehab<\/a> and check out our handy infographic to see which product is right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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