All you need to clean, restore water repellency and add UV protection to tents, packs, and outdoor covers Easy to apply by hand, non-flammable, PFAS-free and aerosol-free. Why exposure to UV can compromise synthetic materials... Synthetic fabrics used for tents and backpacks are coated with a water repellent treatment. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light both destroys the water repellency and leads to a reduction in fabric tear strength, significantly shortening the lifespan of equipment. The application of Nikwax Tent & Gear SolarWash and SolarProof® can double the effective life of equipment by protecting against UV damage, while also providing Durable Water Repellency (DWR) to keep the rain out. Tent and backpack fabrics are light and strong, but vulnerable… Tents and backpacks use synthetic fabrics, such as nylon or polyester, with a thin watertight polyurethane (PU) or elastomeric coating on the inside and a Durable Water Repellent (DWR) coating on the outside. This combination gives great strength and water resistance, combined with light weight; ideal attributes for outdoor equipment. Unfortunately these fabrics are vulnerable to sunlight and in two weeks of continuous exposure, can lose up to half of their strength. Additionally, the inner coating will degrade if it is left damp for long periods. Nikwax Tent & Gear SolarWash and SolarProof® clean and protect the entire fabric from the effects of both UV and water. Nikwax Tent & Gear SolarWash is water-based… Nikwax Tent & Gear SolarWash has been specifically designed and optimized for outdoor equipment to clean effectively, revive water repellency (DWR) and add ultraviolet (UV) protection.. Nikwax Tent & Gear SolarWash can be applied to wet or dry fabrics. If your equipment is wet there is no need to wait for it to dry before you treat it with Nikwax Tent & Gear SolarWash For best results make sure you use the correct product… Nikwax Tent & Gear SolarWash has been specifically formulated for cleaning effectively, reviving water repellency (DWR) and adding ultraviolet (UV) protection to all weatherproof textiles, including cotton, canvas and all synthetic fabrics. For effective cleaning of outdoor clothing, and synthetic sleeping bags, use Nikwax Tech Wash How Nikwax Tent & Gear SolarProof® gives dual protection… Nikwax Tent & Gear SolarProof® adds Durable Water Repellency (DWR), to the maximum testable standard, and ultraviolet (UV) protection, to inhibit the reduction of fabric tear strength caused by UV rays. Nikwax Tent & Gear SolarProof® can be applied to wet or dry synthetic fabrics. It is water-based, non-aerosol, non-flammable and environmentally friendly. It contains no harmful solvents and is completely PFC free. Nikwax Tent & Gear SolarProof® saves you money by potentially doubling the useful life of your gear.
