Nixwax Reproofing

What ever the time of year it always pays to look after your most prized outdoor gear. Nikwax is a brand we have worked with for years, because ultimitaly it works!!

We have brought together a few helpful videos and a wee bit about Nikwax so you can have the same confidence we do. And you can continue into the outdoors what ever the weather.

Nikwax is the global leader in PFAS-free aftercare and industrial treatments for outdoor clothing and gear. We are the only aftercare company to have never used aerosols or fluorocarbons in our products, and to have fully balanced out our historical operational carbon emissions.

Our story began in 1977 when Nick Brown, an avid walker, grew frustrated with waterproofing products that softened the leather of his walking boots, affecting their structural support. Fuelled by a passion for the outdoors and a desire for better gear care, Nick invented the first Nikwax product. This innovative solution not only preserved the waterproofness of his boots but also kept the materials strong and intact.

In 2022, after 45 years of dedicated leadership, Nick transitioned Nikwax to an Employee Ownership Trust, marking a new chapter in our journey. Today, as a thriving employee-owned business, we continue to innovate in the development and production of sustainable outdoor gear care. Our commitment to protecting the environment is at the core of everything we do, from how we formulate our products to our operational practices and our partnerships with conservation charities.

What’s in Nikwax and how does it work?

Many years ago, Nick Brown the inventor of Nikwax, developed and patented the Nikwax TX.10i water-repellent elastomer. The TX.10i elastomer was based on EVA, the same material found in the flexible soles of footwear. The patent also involved altering the molecular structure of mineral wax which is typically brittle. This strengthens the molecule making it very elastic and resilient. This TX.10i polymer was the primary active ingredient in all Nikwax footwear and fabric treatments.

Nikwax treatments coat fabric and leather fibres with a network of elastic TX.10i water-repellent molecules. They bond to anything that is not water-repellent, but leave the spaces between fibres open and breathable. Nikwax treatments can flex and move with the fabric and leather fibres. That is why Nikwax treatments can withstand several washings and remain whereas the competitors must be re-applied after each wash.

In 2004-5, Nikwax introduced a new and improved active elastomer. The culmination of several years research, these new class of formulations bring better value for money due to increased number of doses from one bottle and an even more durable finish. Unlike fluorocarbon products, you do not need to heat garment to activate the waterproofing treatment. This new class of formulations is being carried across the range, so watch out for even greater performance from Nikwax in the future.

Unique to Nikwax, it is the technology that keeps you drier in the outdoors.