Nikwax secrets of waterproofing

Care Tips for cleaning and waterproofing of clothing and footwear for your equipment

The NIKWAX waterproofing is world leading in water-based products that provide solutions in cleaning and waterproofing of clothing, footwear and equipment. Our solutions for cleaning and waterproofing, keeping you dry, warm and comfortable in wet weather and extend the life and performance of clothing, footwear and your equipment. Minimize the environmental impact, using water instead of chemical solvents and have never produce aerosols .The NIKWAX products contain flouorokarmpon, they are not flammable and does not eliminate harmful vapors. They also do not contain organic substances that pollute the environment, not tested on animals and are recyclable available in more than 50 countries and used by people around the world involved in sports and outdoor activities.

WATERPROOFING

A durable waterproofing layer (DWR) applied by manufacturers abroad fabric of clothing, footwear and equipment. This makes the raindrops remaining on the fabric surface when it rains and not penetrate the fabric. This is called "beading" (up water drops due to repulsion) If the fabric surface is dirty, dirt attracts and holds water, i.e. soaked reducing the insulating properties and the ability to breathe
Modern waterproof and breathable fabrics (eg Goretex, Ulterx, Entrant, SympaTex, Triple Point or eVENT) allow water vapor sweat expelled and keep the water on the outside of the fabric
However, when the surface of the fabric soaked / wet, sweat can not escape due to the reduction of transpiration efficiency of the membrane. For this reason some of our favorite clothes, shoes and equipment do not work as well as when purchased.
The DWR treatment can be renewed cleaning and waterproofing again with the appropriate Nikwax product. (You will recognize it by the purple cap on the bottle) The waterproofing NIkwax last for many washings and does not need to be reapplied after every wash as with other products