This way, everything will be protected and you can focus on having a great time in your next adventure, without having to worry about getting wet or your gear getting damaged from humidity. 4. How To Apply Water-Repellent Products Hanging the coat on a washing line when spraying with the proofer will help maintain an even coating. If you are using fabric-strengthener reproof sprays, or even if not, it is advisable to do a second coating on areas that fold and are prone to abrasion, such as the shoulders or elbows. This will ensure that the coating on those areas will last as long as the reproofing on the body. I have tried washing my Paramo clothing in Nikwax Tech Wash and TX Direct but is still not performing as it did, do Paramo offer a reproofing service?

For high abrasion areas such as the elbows and shoulders, it’s recommended that a second coat of proofer is applied. Again, allow to dry naturally. Turn your tent inside out and ensure all the doors are unzipped. While wearing gloves, submerge your tent in the water with the cleaner. Because it comes as a spray-on formula, it is very easy to apply and you won’t have to spend extra time dealing with the process of waxing. Stormsure Clothing and Tent Reproofer SprayThe next two products are also by Nikwax, the first one being a duo comprised of the Tech Wash and TX.Direct Wash-in. Paramo and ourselves recommend that you use Nikwax aftercare products which have been specifically developed to work with Paramo fabrics. All the Nikwax products are environmentally friendly, water-based, non-hazardous, non-solvent and fluorocarbon free, continuing the eco-friendly nature of the Paramo brand.

Let the tent soak for around 20 minutes then drain the tub and gently squeeze out any excess water – do not twist!

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Fill your bath tub with clean water and rinse, squeezing the tent gently. You may have to drain and refill the fresh water more than once to ensure the cleaner has completely rinsed off your tent. As mentioned above reproofing should only be done when the garment no longer performs as it should in terms of waterproofing even after being washed in Nikwax Tech Wash. The water repellency added by Nikwax TX Direct has been shown to last approximately 30 wash cycles and therefore as a general rule reproofing is unlikely to be more than once a year. By using Nikwax Tech Wash regularly and keeping an eye on the fabrics beading ability you will easily be able to tell when it needs a reproof. Nikwax Tech Wash is a wash-in, non-detergent, biodegradable liquid cleaner that removes dirt from the clothing without damaging the water-repellency and therefore reviving the garments waterproofing and breathability. In contrast traditional washing powders will strip out this repellency leaving the item unable to protect you from the wet and needing a full Tech Wash and TX Direct reproof. If you badly mark or stain your Paramo clothing, you can try using neat Nikwax Tech Wash on a sponge or cloth to try and remove it before washing. If this doesn’t work you can use a traditional detergent or dry cleaning but remember this will remove the water-repellency from the garment and you will need to do a follow-up Tech Wash and TX Direct to restore the items waterproof ability. There are basically two products we recommend for looking after your Paramo Nikwax Analogy clothing; 1) Nikwax Tech Wash and 2) TX Direct.

No. In fact using Nikwax TX Direct on your Paramo Waterproof clothing every time you wash it will have a negative effect on the garments waterproofing and breathability. This is due to the build up of the water-repellent molecules inhibiting the fabric performance. Wash again on a 30 ºC synthetic cycle and ideally turn the spin cycle off (or at least set very slow) – you want the proofer to remain on the garment not be spun off Take off your shoes when entering the tent. If you’re not able to leave them outside, pop them in a plastic bag. Pour the cleaner into the detergent compartment. For the Wash n’ Proof this will be two 50ml capfuls per garment. Tech Wash is the same product as the one mentioned previously and you use it directly in a front-loading washing machine, as per instructions.Our proofers should not alter the look or handle of the fabric. However, it is recommended that the products are tested on a small, inconspicuous area before spraying on or washing into the garment.

Nikwax TX Direct is a wash-in water-based re-proofer which reduces the water absorbency of the outer material and thus recharging the waterproofness of your Paramo waterproofs.If the outer material of the clothing starts to ‘wet out’ (see photo below) this is an indication that it needs cleaning.