Nikwax TX.Direct Wash-In is the market leader.
It is easy and quick to apply in the washing machine and the highly durable water repellency (DWR) develops on air drying. The application in the washing machine ensures that the treatment passes through the garment, processing seams, ribbons and cables, as well as the fabric. Also, as the dryer needs come removed, this saves energy and protects the weakest and oldest garments from heat.
Nikwax TX.Direct Wash-In has been specifically designed and optimized for rainwear breathable; leaves a flexible water-repellent treatment on individual fibers that allows the vapor water passes through the fabric, maintaining breathability.

Alternative waterproofing products are often solvent based aerosols; alternatively, they can be water-based and use fluorocarbons. Aerosol products are flammable. Fluorocarbons pose a potential risk to the environment and to the long-term health of the consumer.

Nikwax TX.Direct Wash-In is a safe product to use on breathable waterproof fabrics.
It is water based, non-flammable, does not contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and is free of fluorocarbons.
Nikwax TX.Direct has been specifically designed and optimized for breathable clothing waterproof, providing durable water repellency (DWR) while maintaining breathability.
Nikwax TX.Direct does not require heat to develop its DWR, so it is not necessary to use a tumble dryer for best results. How garments with taped seams get old, the adhesion of the tape weakens, becoming more and more fragile and susceptible to heat, therefore it is better to avoid the use of tumble driers.

For best results, remove non-washable parts and always clean with Nikwax Tech Wash first in a separate wash cycle. You can proceed with waterproofing directly on the garment again wet.
Remove all residues of detergents from the washing machine tray.
Clean the clothes in the washing machine (max 2 pieces). Use 100ml per item.
30 ° wash cycle with gentle centrifuge.
Do not wash in the washing machine if the seams of the seams are worn.
To keep the garment waterproof, proceed with washing using Nikwax Tech Wash. Do not use detergents.