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Nikwax Down Proof 300ml

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$15.76
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Nikwax Down Proof 300ml

Dispatch time 5-10 business days

Available delivery methods: DHL Express C, UPS Express Saver

Water repelling treatment for down products.

Nowadays, almost all down products we sell are treated to be water-repellent. In the past, the biggest issue with down was its poor performance in damp conditions – modern down products handle moisture much better.

Nikwax Down Proof gives water-repellent properties to older down products and maintains/restores water repellency for garments and gear with treated down.

Wash and treat your down products occasionally to get the most out of their performance.

  • Contains no PFAS compounds
  • Perfect for e.g. Nikwax Hydrophobic Down and Hydrodown products, compatible with all down items
  • Wash and treat your down items occasionally to get the most out of them
  • For best results, wash the item before treating
  • Do not use treatment and detergent in the same wash cycle

Use in washing machine use:

  • Shake the bottle well
  • Remove detergent and softener residues from the machine’s compartments
  • Treat only one item at a time
  • Use the machine’s 30°C synthetic cycle with the slowest spin setting
  • If your machine allows for extra rinsing, use that option
  • Use 150 ml of Down Proof for a summer sleeping bag or light down jacket
  • Use 300 ml for a three-season sleeping bag or thick winter jacket
  • Use 500 ml for a winter sleeping bag (NOTE! A wet winter sleeping bag may be too large for many home washing machines — consider using, for example, Joutsen’s cleaning service)
  • Spin several times on the lowest setting (fast spin may damage down compartments)

Hand wash use:

  • Shake the bottle well
  • One garment at a time: mix 7.5 liters of water and 150 ml of Down Proof
  • Two garments or one sleeping bag at a time: mix 12–15 liters of water and 300 ml of Down Proof
  • Agitate
  • Let soak for 10 minutes, agitate thoroughly
  • Rinse with cold water until rinse water is clear
  • Repeat, drain, and gently press out excess water

Drying: If the care label allows tumble drying, use it until the clumped-down has redistributed. During drying, you can break up clumps by hand. If tumble drying is not allowed or you don’t have a dryer, hang the item on a drying rack or clothesline, frequently press out water from the lower areas, and if possible, direct air at the item using a room fan. Be prepared for air drying to take several hours without a dryer.