Cleaning hydrophobic or untreated down

• Special cleaning agents for impregnated and untreated down clothing and equipment

• Effectively cleans, revitalizes insulation and restores the impregnation of hydrophobic down

• Renews the performance of your down equipment, keeping you warmer and drier

• Recommended for Nikwax Hydrophobic Down™, Hydrodown™ and all other down garments and sleeping bags

• SUITABLE FOR
• Down jackets and sleeping bags
• can be used in the washing machine and hand wash

Use Nikwax Down Wash Direct in the washing machine...

Sleeping bags and very large jackets are best washed in the bathtub and then put in the washing machine to spin.

Undiluted Down Wash Direct can be applied to stubborn stains before washing. Please remove all items that cannot be washed before washing. Shake well before use. Follow care instructions. Do not use conventional detergents.

Machine wash (down garments only):

1. Remove all detergent residue from the detergent compartment.
2. Place items in the washing machine (maximum 2 items per wash).
3. Use 2 full caps (100ml).
4. Wash program according to care instructions, preferably on a gentle cycle with a low spin speed.

Spin the down product several times after the wash cycle to remove excess water, but it is best to start at a low spin speed and increase it gradually; this will protect the fabric and the down filling.

(Wash sleeping bags by hand or in a professional washing machine, e.g. at a laundromat).

Nikwax Down Wash Direct can be applied by hand...

Sleeping bags and very large jackets are best washed in the bathtub and then put in the washing machine to spin.

Apply undiluted Down Wash Direct to stubborn stains before washing. Please remove all items that cannot be washed first. Shake well before use. Follow care instructions. Do not use conventional detergents.

Hand washing (use gloves):

1. Add 2 full caps (100ml) to 12-15L lukewarm water
2. Immerse the part and swirl it back and forth until it is completely soaked.
3. Let it soak for 5 to 10 minutes, then rinse thoroughly again.
4. Rinse well until the rinse water runs clear.

To remove excess water, place items in the washing machine and spin several times, ideally starting at a low spin speed and gradually increasing it.

Be sure to dry your down-filled gear thoroughly...

If you want to re-impregnate the washed item, you do not need to dry it first.

To get as much water out of your down as possible, it is best to spin it several times, starting with a low spin speed and then gradually increasing it. The reason: wet down is heavy. If it is spun too quickly from the start when it is still saturated with water, the partition walls of the down chambers could be damaged.

We recommend tumble drying to ensure the down dries thoroughly and as quickly as possible. Leaving a down filling wet or even damp can ruin it completely. Make sure there is enough room in the dryer for the down item, as it will return to its original volume during drying. Pulling apart clumps during the drying process will help restore the full loft of the down filling.

After tumble drying, it is recommended to air the item(s) in a warm, dry place for at least one day before storing.