You've invested in the best waterproof gear on the market and so you'll want to ensure that it continues to keep the weather out and let your perspiration escape. This can easily be done by regular cleaning and periodic reapplication of the right Nikwax waterproofing product. Nikwax aftercare products are Easier and Safer to use and combined with the innovation of Nikwax Analogy garments keep you Drier.

The waterproof performance of your garment can be maintained indefinitely by following our guidelines. Nikwax garment aftercare products are Easier and Safer to use and combine with the innovation of the Nikwax Analogy garments to keep you Drier.

Nikwax products are environmentally friendly, WaterBased, non-solvent and fluorocarbon free products which are easy and safe to use. Proper maintenance = enhanced performance, aids comfort and prolongs the life of your gear.

Cleaning

We recommend cleaning your garments with Nikwax Tech Wash, a wash-in non-detergent, biodegradable liquid soap.
Conventional washing powder and liquid detergents destroy the water-repellent finishes on waterproof garments. If detergent has been used, garments will require cleaning with Nikwax Tech Wash and reproofing with Nikwax TX.Direct Wash-In.

How often should I wash my garments?

We advise washing with Tech Wash every 4-8 weeks of regular wear. Rapid wetting of the outer fabric in rain (i.e. water absorbed by the fabric) is a sure sign the water-repellency is fading and washing is required.

How do I remove stubborn stains?

Stains such as food, mud or watermarks can be easily removed with undiluted Tech Wash or any household detergent.
More stubborn oil or grease stains may require dry cleaning to remove them.
If detergents or dry cleaning are used, the garment will require washing with Tech Wash followed by reproofing with Nikwax Wash-In TX.Direct.

Reproofing with Wash-In TX.Direct?

Reproofing reduces the water-absorbency of outer fabrics, minimising weight gain, heat loss and optimising breathability. Keeps you drier and safer.
Nikwax Wash-In TX.Direct is easy to use in a washing machine or by hand. It's WaterBased so soaks in exactly where needed; no missed areas or over application problems. Every fibre is coated with water repellency, ensuring that no areas are missed.
Garments should be reproofed with Nikwax Wash-In TX.Direct every 6-12 months, or when washing with Nikwax Tech Wash? fails to restore the water-repellency. Check by running water over part of the garment - water should run off in beads.

Caring for your Base Layer

All the Parameta fabrics from which Paramo base layers are constructed can be laundered with a normal non-biological detergent on a 40 degree synthetic cycle in a washing machine or hand washed in warm water.

We recommend Nikwax BaseWash for all Parameta fabrics - it has been especially formulated for performance fabrics and offers distinct advantages:

enhancing your Paramo base layer's wicking performance, helping the fabric to absorb and spread every drop of perspiration more efficiently in order to dry quickly;
keeping you warmer in cold weather and cooler in humid climes;
inhibiting the build-up of body odour and refreshing the fabric;
prolonging the effective life of your base layer
all in an environmentally-friendly, water-based, non-persistent product that's easy and safe to use.

We recommend that you do not use either fabric conditioners or waterproofing products on Parameta fabrics as this will affect their wicking performance.

Garments can be dried naturally or tumble-dried on a cool setting.

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