The easy to use, safe, high performance waterproofing and UV blocker for all synthetic weatherproof textiles. Adds Durable Water Repellency, increases fabric strength & protects against UV deterioration; one application can double the effective life of fabrics. Can be applied to wet or dry synthetic fabrics. 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 Concentrated Tent & Gear 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 Concentrated Tent & Gear SolarProof® protects the entire fabric, from the effects of both UV and water. Anyone who is active outdoors needs waterproof equipment… Whether it be a camping tent, a trusty backpack, or your camper awning, many outdoor items are exposed to both the sun and the rain. Nikwax Concentrated Tent & Gear SolarProof® protects from both, improving the performance and extending the life of your gear. Use Nikwax Concentrated Tent & Gear SolarProof® when your gear is new... To get the most benefit from the UV and DWR protection of Nikwax Concentrated Tent & Gear SolarProof® it is best applied regularly. During use the equipment fabric will pick up dirt and other contaminants which stop water from beading on the fabric surface. When this occurs the DWR can be revitalized by cleaning with Nikwax Tent and Gear Solar Wash. Over time the DWR will wear off through use. Both the DWR and UV protection can be replenished by reapplication of Nikwax Concentrated Tent & Gear SolarProof. For best results make sure you use the correct product… Nikwax Concentrated Tent & Gear SolarProof® has been specifically formulated for synthetic outdoor equipment to provide Durable Water Repellency (DWR) and ultraviolet (UV) protection. If your equipment is made of cotton, polycotton or canvas, make sure you use Nikwax Cotton Proof™ for best results. How Nikwax Concentrated Tent & Gear SolarProof® gives dual protection... Nikwax Concentrated Tent & Gear SolarProof® adds Durable Water Repellency (DWR) to keep your equipment dry, and adds UV protection to help prevent damage done to fabrics by UV rays. Nikwax Concentrated Tent & Gear SolarProof® saves you money by potentially doubling the useful life of your gear. Like all Nikwax products, Concentrated Tent & Gear SolarProof is water-based, non-flammable and PFC free… Nikwax takes great care to minimise the effect of Nikwax products on the environment and on you, the consumer. Nikwax waterproofing products are WaterBased, non-aerosol, non-flammable, non-hazardous and environmentally friendly. They contain no harmful solvents, and are completely free of PFCs (which have been shown to be persistent in the environment and have been associated with serious health issues). Additionally Nikwax Concentrated Tent & Gear SolarProof® is lighter than equivalent pre-diluted products and so requires less energy to transport.
