OUTERWEAR CARE INSTRUCTIONS

01

At the first sign of wetting out, put your gear in a gentle dryer cycle for 20 minutes—the heat will boost the Durable Water Repellent (DWR) finish.

02

After a few sweaty rides, obvious signs of dirt and wear, or wetting out after going through the dryer, it's time to wash your gear with Nikwax Tech Wash.

03

When washing and drying aren't enough to boost the DWR, a simple wash-in application of Nikwax TX.Direct will add to and restore the DWR finish.

• Zip all zippers (and check your pockets for anything left behind)
• Loosely fasten all Velcro, flaps, or straps
• Snap all buttons and snaps
• Loosen all bungees or cinches

• Use a front-loading washing machine. If you have to use a top-loading machine, make sure it doesn't use an agitator.
• Only wash 1-2 pieces at a time.
• Wash according to the care label. Either cold or warm water may be recommended. If you're unsure, go with cold.
• Use Nikwax Tech Wash. If you have to use household detergent, use a small amount and rinse twice. Liquid detergents clog the DWR finish which significantly reduces performance.

• Dry according to the care label. Either hang drying or tumble drying on low may be recommended. If you're unsure, choose to hang dry.
• Once dry, tumble dry on a low, gentle cycle for an additional 20 minutes. Doing so reactivates the DWR.
• You can perform this step any time you notice the DWR needs a boost.

• If water doesn't bead up and run off after washing and drying, you'll need to reapply DWR. Always wash your gear first before applying a DWR treatment.
• Use Nikwax TX.Direct Wash-In (or a similar solution) according to the directions on the label.
• Repeat as frequently as needed.

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