{"product_id":"nikwax-down-wash-direct-300ml-10oz","title":"Nikwax Down Wash Direct 300mL\/10oz","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecialty cleaner designed to revitalize the water repellency and insulating properties of hydrophobic and regular down filled gear. Easy to use in your washing machine, non flammable and PFAS-free.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor cleaning down gear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTechnical cleaner for both hydrophobic and regular down clothing and sleeping bags\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCleans effectively, revitalizes insulation and restores the water repellency of hydrophobic down\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRevives the performance of your down gear, keeping you warmer and drier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended for Nikwax Hydrophobic Down™, Hydrodown™ and all other down clothing and sleeping bags\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse Nikwax Down Wash Direct when your down items soak up water...\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYour down items could be soaking up water because the Durable Water Repellency (DWR) has been compromised by dirt, or because it has been cleaned with a conventional laundry detergent. Dirt attracts water and household detergents leave water attracting (hydrophilic) residues, leading to fabric and down ‘wetting out’ in wet or damp conditions.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf your down items are relatively new, or have been recently treated with Nikwax Down Proof\u0026gt;, then cleaning with Nikwax Down Wash Direct® will not only remove contaminants, such as dirt and residues left behind by household detergents, but also revitalize insulation and restore DWR.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHowever, once the gear has been thoroughly used, you will need to add DWR, using Nikwax Down Proof\u0026gt;, after cleaning first with Nikwax Down Wash Direct. This will add DWR to the outer fabric of the gear and also the down fill.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDown needs Nikwax Down Wash Direct; a specialist cleaner…\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eConventional laundry detergents leave behind a water attractive (hydrophilic) residue on both the outer fabric and the down fill which masks Durable Water Repellency (DWR). This causes the fabric and down to absorb water and ‘wet out’ in damp or wet conditions, leading to loss of insulation.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCleaning products that are not designed specifically for the treatment of down items may also compromise the loft properties of down. If you choose the wrong cleaner, you might cause the dirt from the outer fabric to be re-deposited onto the down, which would reduce its loft and insulation. Therefore, they need to be avoided when cleaning down items.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNikwax Down Wash Direct has been specifically designed and optimized for down items. Use Nikwax Down Wash Direct to thoroughly clean your down items safely, revitalizing insulation, breathability and to restore DWR.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow you treat your down is as important as the products you use…\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWet down is heavy, so it is important to use the right wash cycle to ensure no damage occurs to your machine or your down items. A gentle cycle with a slow spin is recommended.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfter washing it is important that down items are thoroughly rinsed and very thoroughly dried. Even if you treat your items by hand, spin drying is recommended using a slow spin to get the maximum amount of water out of your down. It’s best to spin dry multiple times, each time incrementally increasing the speed of the spin cycle. If items are spun too quickly while still holding a large amount of water it is possible that internal baffles may be broken.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTumble drying is recommended to ensure that the down is dried thoroughly and as quickly as possible. Leaving down wet or damp can ruin it completely. Ensure that there is sufficient room in the tumble drier to house the item once dry, as items will return to their original size during the drying process. Teasing apart clumps repeatedly during the drying process will help restore loft to the down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nikwax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41638944079985,"sku":"1K1-300","price":13.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/3438\/6545\/files\/1K1_Down_Wash_Direct_300ml-01.png?v=1738687294","url":"https:\/\/paeoutdoor.com\/products\/nikwax-down-wash-direct-300ml-10oz","provider":"Plein Air Entrepôt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}