How
Nikwax works...
To minimize contact with a Nikwax treated material, water beads up.
When force is applied, such as rain hitting the surface, water droplets distort but
won't enter the fabric.
Water resists contact with the water-repellent fibers and moves back to the
surface.
Nine years ago, Nick Brown the inventor of
Nikwax, developed and patented the Nikwax TX.10 water-repellent elastomer. The TX.10
elastomer is based on EVA, the same material found in the flexible soles of footwear. The
patent also involves altering the molecular structure of mineral wax which is typically
brittle. This strengthens the molecule making it very elastic and resilient. The TX.10
polymer is the primary active ingredient in all Nikwax footwear and fabric treatments. It
is only found in our products and is the technology that gives Nikwax it's superior
performance and durability.
Nikwax treatments coat fabric and leather fibers with a network of elastic TX.10
water-repellent molecules. They bond to anything that is not water-repellent, but leave
the spaces between fibers open and breathable. Nikwax treatments can flex and move with
fabric and leather fibers. That is why Nikwax treatments can withstand several washings
and remain effective whereas the competitors must be re-applied after each wash.
The TX.10 elastomer adds tear strength to fabrics as well. Enhanced tear resistance is
achieved through lubrication of the fabric which allows the fibers to slide easily over
one another. The treatments also coat the fibers with the elastic polymer that is
resilient and allows the fibers to flex a limited amount and return to their original
position. This reduces the stress at the intersection of the fibers adding tear strength
to the fabric.
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Tech
Wash
• Removes dirt and detergent residue leaving water-repellency intact
• Non-detergent and bio-degradable
• Improves the performance of any fabric, fleece or synthetic insulation
• Use as a pre-wash for Nikwax treatments for best results
• Can be applied directly to remove grease spots or stains
• Ideal for protecting the water-repellency on new garments
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TX-Direct Spray-On
• Ideal for garments with knitted wicking linings or gear that should not be machine
washed such as single wall tents & bivy sacks
• Reduces the water-absorbency of the outer fabric, optimizing breathability
• Quick and easy application can be used anywhere, anytime on wet or dry fabric
• Lasts several washings
• Safe on Gore-Tex ., Ultrex. and Entrant.
• Non-aerosol, non-flammable and environment safe |
Liquid
Nikwax
• Maintains and restores the suppleness of smooth leather
• Ideal for leather clothing, luggage, boots, riding tack and motorcycle leathers
• Reduces the break-in time for new boots
• Revives dried out old leather
• Safe to use on footwear with waterproof breathable linings and waterproof leathers
• Keeps "waterproof" leather at its optimum performance level |
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