Nikwax tx'. '.strtoupper('d')irect has been designed specifically for breathable, waterproof garments and works to replace and restore their water repellent finish'. '.strtoupper('i')f your garment loses this finish it will soak up water which in turn will restrict the breathable performance of membranes like gore tex or event.by applying tx'. '.strtoupper('d')irect wash in in your washing machine, you will ensure that the treatment passes through the entire garment, treating seams, tapes, cords and the fabric'. '.strtoupper('t')he dwr develops after the wash when the garment is air drying as the treatment leaves a flexible water repellent treatment on individual fibres'. '.strtoupper('t')his treatment allows moisture vapour to pass through the fabric, maintaining breathability.there is no need to tumble dry after washing with tx'. '.strtoupper('d')irect wash in, meaning that the process is energy efficient and safe for older garments.featuresrevive the protective qualities of your garments treatment adds dwr which in turn aids breathability.environmentally safe waterbased, non aerosol, non flammable, non hazardous and contains no harmful solvents, volatile organic compounds or flurocarbons.treat in the washing machine doing so ensures that the treatment passes through the entire garment.wash first works best on clean garments, use alongside nikwax tech wash for best results.dofe recommended kit