Nikwax Product Ingredients & Technologies
Nikwax Product Contents
Born in 1954, Nick Brown was introduced to trekking in the Peaks with his father through the YHA from the age of ten. Nick traveled to Scotland every year and was unhappy with the existing waterproofing products so he created his own recipe to protect his boots.
It was important to make them waterproof without softening them and losing their essential supporting properties. Nick's wax (hence the name Nikwax) was the beginning of a remarkable success story.
Nikwax was first produced as a commercial product in North London. In 1977, at the age of 22, he started his first order by mixing together a tea vase, primus stove, jug and supplies purchased from a local hardware store.
What's in Nikwax and how does it work?
Nikwax developed and patented the TX.10i water repellent elastomer. The TX.10i elastomer was based on EVA, the same material found in flexible shoe soles. The patent also involved changing the molecular structure of mineral wax, which is typically brittle. This strengthens the molecule and makes it very elastic and flexible. This TX.10i polymer was the primary active ingredient in all Nikwax footwear and fabric processes.
Nikwax applications coat fabric and leather fibers with a network of elastic TX.10i water-repellent molecules. They stick to anything that isn't water repellent, but they keep the spaces between the fibers open and breathable. Nikwax applications can stretch and move with fabric and leather fibers. That's why Nikwax treatments can and do last through several washes, whereas competitors must reapply after each wash.
What is included in Nikwax product?
Easier, Safer, Drier: is the Nikwax philosophy.
Using Nikwax cleaning and care products will help your products perform better for longer, keep you warm, dry, comfortable and save money.
Materials used by Nikwax;
Fluorocarbon-free
This is a serious responsibility for us. We have always thought that fluorocarbon (PFC) based products are dangerous. Recent findings have proven that they persist in the environment and can be a serious health threat to humans.
tech wash
It is a technical cleaner for waterproof textile products that renews breathability, restores water-repellent properties and also removes dirt and detergent residues. Also available as Travel Gel.
TX.Direct
It is the world's No. 1 high-performance waterproofing product for breathable waterproof clothing, easy to use, safe and fast. It is fluorocarbon-free and solvent-free. It does not require tumble drying.
Down Wash Direct
It effectively cleans, renews the insulation and restores the water-repellent properties of hydrophobic down products. It will also increase the water-repellent properties of ordinary (untreated) fine goose down and renew the water resistance of the outer fabric of fine goose down items.
Softshell Proof
It is a high-performance waterproof product that is easy to use, safe and fast for softshell fabrics. It is fluorocarbon- and solvent-free and does not require tumble drying.
cotton proof
It is a product that provides waterproofing upon washing for cotton, polyester cotton, canvas clothing and equipment. It provides resistance to water. Water Repellent Feature : It reduces the weight of water in rainy weather and maintains the breathability of the fabric.
Polar Proof
It is a product that provides waterproofing for polar fleece by washing. It keeps the wearer warm and comfortable by filling the air gaps between the fibers and repelling water from the surface of the fabric in wet and humid conditions. It also reduces fabric pilling.
Down Proof
It is a product that provides waterproofing by washing for fine goose down clothes and products. It adds water repellent properties and revitalizes insulation and breathability.
