Nikwax Down Wash/Down Proof Twin Pack Clean/Proof Value Pack

Worked really well on my Rab. Got rid of the water marks and has made it waterproof again.

Quick, and as described.I have a fair number of technical garments. They don't respond too well to washing with ordinary powders. Kiss your DWR finish goodbye amongst other things. If you own a technical down jacket, you really need to protect that.From experience I have found that the Nikwax products are a solid choice.

I washed and proofed two down jackets. The washing went well and removed most of the dirt. They weren't 100% clean as new but it was better than expected. I used a tumble dryer with dryer balls and they came out nicely fluffed up, again better than expected. The down wasn't hydrophobic to begin with, and to be honest the down proof does say "for hydrophobic down". However, I had hoped for a little water repellency. In fact it seemed to make no difference at all and the jackets absorb water straight away even in light drizzle.

Great product good value easy to use

I’ve used Nikwax products for decades and they just keep getting better and better.As long as you follow the instructions and clean your washing machine draw out first (and ideally run a wash through with the machine empty and no detergent in as well) then you will find that your down gear is rejuvenated.Bear in mind that you’ll need a tumble dryer to bring the down back to life! The bigger the better, and it may be worth a trip to the laundrette to use a big commercial one. Throw in a bunch of tennis balls and you’ll end up with a down jacket or sleeping bag that’s back to top performance.The provider actually works, and adds a little water resistance to your down gear so that you can survive a mild amount of water without your down loosing its lift, but it’s not a miracle worker.. just adds a bit of protection. Worth using though.

I got this set to clean a Rab down jacket as they recommend it. It was easy enough to use in the washing machine and cleaned the jacket thoroughly - it left no discernible smell, just kind of blank… The jacket was lovely and puffy when done. Washed again with the water proofing and again, came out nice and full (put two tennis balls in the dryer with the jacket).Since then I have been in the rain and the jacket appears as water resistant as on purchase.

Excellent and very useful.

Good product for cleaning down jackets