TX.Direct Spray-On Waterproofing, 500ml

I've tried several DWR restoration products over the years, and Nikwax TX.Direct Spray-On is the one I keep coming back to because it simply works. I recently used it on my Rab waterproof shell, which had started to wet out after many miles in rain, wind, and regular use. The membrane was still performing, but the outer fabric was absorbing water instead of beading it off. After cleaning the jacket and applying the spray evenly, the difference was immediately noticeable. Easy to Apply The spray bottle gives good control, allowing me to treat only the exterior fabric where it's needed. I paid a little extra attention to the shoulders, hood, cuffs, and upper back—areas that see the most abrasion from backpack straps and constant exposure to the weather. Real Performance on the Trail Once the treatment had dried, I tested the jacket on several hikes in wet conditions. Water beaded up again and rolled off the surface instead of soaking into the face fabric. The jacket stayed lighter during prolonged rain, dried faster afterward, and remained noticeably more comfortable throughout the day. What I appreciate most is that it restores water repellency without compromising breathability. That's especially important during long climbs, where moisture from the inside can become just as uncomfortable as rain from the outside. Extends the Life of Good Gear Quality shells from brands like Rab are built to last for years, but even the best DWR finish eventually wears off. Rather than replacing an expensive jacket, this treatment restores the performance it was designed to have. For me, it's become part of regular gear maintenance, just like cleaning boots or checking trekking poles before a trip. Final Thoughts If your waterproof jacket is still structurally sound but the outer fabric is wetting out, I highly recommend giving Nikwax TX.Direct Spray-On a try before considering a replacement. It's easy to use, economical, and restores the water repellency that makes a good shell perform the way it should. For anyone who spends serious time in the mountains, it's one of those maintenance products that's worth keeping on the shelf.

I used this on a handful of older rain shells that had lost their DWR and were wetting out in light drizzle. One treatment each and water beads up and rolls off again like the jackets were new. It genuinely restores the repellency rather than just masking the problem for a couple of wears. Application is simple — clean shell, spray it on evenly while damp, wipe the excess. One tip worth knowing: do it outside on the grass. The overspray goes farther than you'd expect and you don't want it landing on a driveway, deck, or garage floor. Doing it out in the yard makes cleanup a non-issue. The 500ml bottle covered multiple jackets with room left over, so the value is solid. Does exactly what it claims for rain protection. Will keep it on hand.

Smells funny but it works. Don’t get it on your hands. It’s like liquid wax

I’ve had my favorite orange Marmot rain jacket for many years. Rain was beginning to soak into the fabric, especially on the shoulders. Otherwise the well-loved jacket was in pretty good shape. I washed it in the front loader Maytag washing machine with unscented HE Tide detergent. (I didn’t use the NixWax cleaning product…I did quite a bit of research that indicated unscented plain Tide “Clear” (hypoallergenic”) would work well and it’s our regular detergent. I actually let the jacket dry a few days to make sure the fabric was intact and not de-laminating after the washing but the fabric seemed fine. I wet the jacket down with a spray bottle of plain water and soaked it really well. Laid it on a tarp on the driveway. Sprayed the entire bottle of NixWax Spray on it, sort of sloshed it around in the residual amounts still on the tarp, hung it to dry in the shade for a few days. It’s really like new. The fabric is soft and pliable and feels “new”. I put it in the shower and wet it down to make sure it was water repellant and sure enough the water beads up nicely. I’m really pleased with the product and I think it will give me a couple of more years useful life.

I used it in a cushion outside and it works! It will still get somewhat wet in the rain but dries faster. Recommend

Good product but difficult to get an even coating. They should have a wide spray nozzle that allows you to use a back and forth painting movement to spread evenly. It did not really work per se, as parts of my rainfly leaked.

Works well on coat that was washed multiple times Follow the instructions Would buy again

Awesome stuff!! Will waterproof just about anything you can spray it on!!

Works well on wet weather motorcycle gear.

Easy to apply and works quite well. I'm a fan.

Removed one star for the inherent odour!

I can't help but wonder why some have had bad experiences with this product or any of the waterproofing products for that matter. There comes a time when your garments are beyond repair due to wear and tear or simply just neglect to care for the garment. Often times, we don't wash our outdoor gear as much as we should or keep up with the waterproofing. I've been guilty of that on a couple of items. When the fabric or coating gets to the point where it needs replacement, no amount of this product or any other similar product will perform miracles. Even on my most neglected gear, it still brings back some of the waterproofing properties. On my rain jacket that I've had for many years, I've only washed it a handful of times and reapplied the waterproofing when it was too late. It still wets out on some heavy wear areas but I wasn't expecting a miracle as upon closer exam, the fabric is worn and no amount of application would be able to bring it back to "like new". Flip to the gear that I do maintain on a regular basis. Waterproofing is like new and feels like is has been maintained. I have not had any wetting out issues with the gear that's been treated on a regular basis. The spray is a bit messier but combined with the Nikwax wash in, it does a really good job. I would recommend this bigger bottle if you maintain your gear. Always good to have this on hand. Wear some gloves when using this as it leaves a film on your hands. It does have a vinegar smell to it. It doesn't bother me, to some it does but then again, we all react to smells differently.

Does what it says on the bottle, used it on patio furniture covers, and works as it should so all good