As Australian adventurers, we understand the critical role that quality down gear plays in our winter escapades, whether we're tackling the chilly backcountry or carving up the slopes. That's why Nikwax Down Wash Direct is an absolute game-changer. Designed specifically for down-filled items, this 1L cleaner ensures your essential gear retains its warmth, loft, and water repellency, making it a crucial part of your gear maintenance routine.

Down garments and sleeping bags are unparalleled in their ability to keep us warm by trapping air close to our bodies. However, without proper care, contaminants can compromise their insulating capabilities, leading to a damp and cold experience. Nikwax Down Wash Direct is the hero your gear needs, expertly cleaning, restoring, and maintaining the performance of your down-filled items. This specialized cleaner is an essential step to ensure that your high-quality down jackets and sleeping bags remain reliable companions during your adventures.

Using Nikwax Down Wash Direct is straightforward and immensely beneficial. Simply remove all detergent build-up from your washing machine's detergent dispenser, place up to two items in the machine, add 100 ml of Nikwax Down Wash Direct, and wash according to the care label on a low setting. After washing, run multiple spin cycles to remove excess water, dry with a tumble dryer on low heat alongside a few clean tennis balls to break up down clumps, and manually separate any remaining clumps to speed up drying. Following these steps not only cleans your gear but significantly extends its life and performance, ensuring you stay warm, dry, and comfortable, no matter where in Australia—or beyond—your adventures take you.

• Remove all detergent build-up from the detergent dispenser.
• Place a maximum of 2 items in the washing machine.
• Add 100 ml.
• Wash according to care label, preferably on low setting and slow spin.
• After the washing cycle has finished run multiple spin cycles, each time incrementally increasing the spin speed, to remove excess water.
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• Dry using a tumble dryer on low heat with a few clean tennis balls. These help break up the clumps of down
• Incrementally pull your garment out and manually pull apart down clumps to speed up the drying process

Investing in Nikwax Down Wash Direct is investing in the longevity and performance of your down gear. It's the kind of care that every piece of down gear deserves, ensuring that you remain enveloped in warmth and comfort during your Australian winter adventures and beyond.