Down Wash Direct
While most downy-endowed creatures are able to preen themselves, that rugged ripstop stands to be a pretty problematic obstacle in the preen-and-clean endeavor. Thankfully, the Nikwax Down Wash Direct makes cleaning your down insulated gear easy as wearing your jacket or snoozing in your sleeping bag. Designed to restore water-repellency, the Down Wash Direct cleans and maintains fill power and insulation without compromising the integrity of your gear.
Details
- Wash-in
- For hydrophobic or regular down insulation
- Restores water repellency
- Maintains fill power and insulation
- Item #NIK000G
- Volume
- 10oz
- Application
- wash-in
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 4 years
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Overall Rating
5 based on 27 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageAugust 28, 2025
I have a down sleeping bag and have been on plenty of trips using that bag, using this product cleans my sleeping bag and brings it back to life!

Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
August 20, 2025
Brought new life back to old gear
Refreshed And cleaned my down jackets and sleeping bag

Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
July 19, 2025
Backpack Cleaning
I cleaned over 50 Osprey Bags after a full summer of use. This product cleaned the bags well and restored brightness of color. The detergent has a decent smell to it, but would love a bit more if possible. Used the soft shell proof to proof the rain covers. Easy to understand how to use for both beginners and experts. This is a great product! I recommend it to anyone who is active and loves the outdoors.

Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
June 17, 2025
Wash with NW and know that your down is safe and clean
The Nikwax product line is specific to fabrications and their scienctists make everything in their product line essential to the care of your gear.

Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
April 19, 2025
Renewed my waterproofing and it is working great. Easy to apply and so effective

Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
April 10, 2025
Great wash, wouldn’t use anything else
Always had a great experience with this wash including dirty puffy coat collars. Always come out clean and ready to dry

Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
July 31, 2024
Fluffier than when I bought it!
I've used the down wash many times on sleeping bags and coats. I was excited to add the water repelling qualities to my sleeping bag. The wash always leaves my down items looking better than they did before - getting out dirt, grime and sweat. I had an inexpensive quilt without water resistant down that I used this on. The wash worked great, and I think the water resistance went up. I didn't notice it holding on to as much moisture each night, so it felt warmer. Make sure to leave plenty of time for drying -I think I may have short changed my dry time and did end up with a few clumps. I hadn't had that problem before when I dried everything for longer.

Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
April 11, 2024
I had a gnarly down coat loaded with stains that despately needed some TLC. I sprayed the coat with stain remover and brushed it lightly with a nail brush, before tossing it in the washer with down wash. Wow, it came out gorgeous! So easy. I took my coat from being ready for the donation bin to looking nearly brand new!

Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
March 24, 2024
Works great!
I have washed 20+ down garments using this product and it works great! I recommend this to all of my friends and many customers at the store I work at!

Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
March 5, 2024
Love these cleaning products! Only way to clean my winter gear!

Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
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