Nikwax Tech Wash / Softshell Proof Wash-In Twin Pack - 2008 BCS

To be honest it got my jacket clean but I didnt notice much improvement in waterproofness
Good product but not super stoaked on it yet

I think the Nikwax products work fine. Yes, there are other alternatives, but Nikwax is a proven product. Typically, I will load a front-end washer and depending upon the amount of garments I am washing, I use 2-3 capfuls of the TechWash (per the instructions). This is a good non-detergent which washes technical clothing (e.g., Gortex, softshells, etc...) well, while perserving the quality of the fabric. After I have used 1 cycle with the TechWash, while still wet, I will separate my hardshells from softshells. I use the wash-in softshell proof with softshells, and the TX-Direct with hardshell gortex. After, I will dry per the instructions (but be sure to heat up the Gortex as the heat really opens the fabric and enables it to "activate" the TX-Direct). After using this process, (i) my clothes are clean, (ii) they bead water nicely and (iii) everything breaths well. In fact, the softshell (e.g., Patagonia BC Guide Pants) will breath better than when originally purchased.

I did my norrona svalbard softie in this stuff and it no longer smells like total ass but I cant say as im 100% satisfied with the waterproofing... I didnt see much improvement at all

Now my bright blue BC.com welder softshell looks and works like new again!

I used this on an older nylon shell and made it repel water again. Last winter camp I got soaked in a heavy storm, and knew this jacket needed some help. Nikwax was the first thing I thought of.

There is plenty here in the bottle that I should be able to do it at least 3 washes and treatments. My water is EXTREMELY hard, so I have to use a bit more product (as recommended on Nikwax website).

love this stuff!!

These are amazing. They work as you would expect a nikwax product to. I've used this on an old Columbia jacket, my stoic bombshell and the softshell proof my welder hi and marmot approach softshells. makes them all feel like "new" again. Breath ability and water proof/resistance has at bare min stayed the same.