 | | Caring For Your Boots | CARING FOR YOUR BOOTS
CLEANING. The first step to boot maintenance is regular cleaning. Small particles of dirt can work their way into the fibres of the leather causing it to dry out and break down. After use, rinse off mud and dirt with tap water, to remove oil-based dirt, excess wax and stubborn grime that will not be cleaned by plain water we recommend NIKWAX Footwear Cleaning Gel and a stiff brush.
RESTORING WATER REPELLANCY. After cleaning your boots with water, apply the appropriate waterproofing treatment to the entire boot, paying special attention to the stitching and hardware (anywhere the leather/fabric has been punctured) to ensure complete protection from the elements. Reapply as necessary or after use in severe conditions. For best results let boots dry for 24 hours before use.
DRYING. Remove the laces and insoles and dry your boots slowly at room temperature. Do not expose the boots to a direct heat source. Excessive heat can cause irreversible damage to the boot and is harmful to the adhesives used in boot construction. To help dry a boot that has been filled with water or is thoroughly soaked, we recommend stuffing it with newspaper. Replace the newspaper when wet and repeat until boot is dry.
CONDITIONING. Conditioning boots can reduce the break-in time for new boots or revive old dried out boots. We suggest using NIKWAX Conditioner for leather, a few times a year or as needed.
If you have any queries about maintaining your boots please do not hesitate to contact us for advise.
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| | Caring For Your Waterproof | CARING FOR YOUR WATERPROOFS
A DWR (durable water-repellent) finish is applied to the outermost surface of most waterproof/breathable clothing and equipment during manufacture. It prevents the fabric from absorbing moisture by making water bead up and roll off. This minimises condensation forming within the garment and maximises breathability. The DWR finish is not permanent and needs to be maintained.
· CLEAN WITH NIKWAX TECH WASH. Wash the garment in Nikwax Tech Wash non-detergent soap. Detergents can leave water-attractive residues that will not rinse out. They also contain agents that can wash away water-repellent treatments. Never use liquid detergents or fabric softeners.
· REPROOF WITH NIKWAX TX DIRECT. Washing and using fabrics can make them begin to absorb water or "wet out". Nikwax TX-Direct completely restores surface water repellency, which enhances breathability. Nikwax TX-Direct lasts several washes and does not need to be reapplied after every wash like other treatments. TX-Direct is available in both wash-in and spray-on versions.
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| | Caring For Your Fleece | CARING FOR YOUR FLEECE AND INSULATED GARMENTS
Even though synthetic insulating fibres naturally absorb little moisture they can hold substantial liquid within the structure of the knit or weave. This significantly reduces the thermal insulating qualities of the garment. With proper cleaning and the addition of Nikwax Polarproof you can improve the performance of your insulated clothing-especially in wet or humid conditions.
· CLEAN THE FABRIC WITH NIKWAX TECH WASH. Wash the garment in Nikwax Tech Wash non-detergent soap. Detergents can leave water-attractive residues that will not rinse out. They also contain agents that can wash away water repellent treatments. Never use liquid detergents or fabric softeners.
· TO ADD WATER REPELLANCY TREAT WITH NIKWAX POLARPROOF. Nikwax Polarproof adds surface water repellence, which reduces water-absorption, minimises weight gains and maintains insulating properties. Nikwax Polarproof lasts several washings and does not need to be reapplied after every wash like other treatments. Polarproof is an easy-to-use wash-in treatment.
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| | Caring For Your Down Filled Clothing | CARING FOR YOUR DOWN FILLED CLOTHING
Down is an amazing natural fibre that has an unbeatable warmth to weight ratio. It's compressible, resilient and very long lasting if properly maintained. The major drawback of using down-filled clothing is it's inability to retain loft and insulate when wet. To optimise the performance of your down-filled garments: 1) clean it regularly and, 2) add the appropriate Nikwax water-repellent finish.
· CLEAN WITH NIKWAX DOWN WASH. Dirt and body oils will contaminate the down causing it to clump together and loose loft. Wash the garment in Nikwax Down Wash non-detergent soap. Never use liquid detergents or fabric softeners.
· TO ADD WATER REPELLANCY TREAT WITH NIKWAX DOWN PROOF. Applying the appropriate proofing treatment will enhance the performance of down-filled garments in wet or humid conditions. To add water repellence to the whole garment shell, down and inner lining use Nikwax Down Proof. Nikwax Down Proof is a wash-in product that will treat the whole garment.
If you have any queries about maintaining your garments please do not hesitate to contact us for advise.
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