Nikwax Gear Care Expert Certification
Take the quiz to get certified. If you don't get a passing score (8 out of 10), you'll have to start over... so put your thinking cap on and let's get to it!
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First Name
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Email
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example@example.com
Where did you hear about Gear Care Experts?
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Instagram
Expert Voice
Nikwax Rep
At Nikwax Event
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Do you work in the Outdoor Industry? If so, where do you work?
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Where should we ship your swag box?
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Street Address
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What product should you use to CLEAN a down jacket?
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Tech Wash
Down Wash.Direct
TX.Direct
Down Proof
What is DWR?
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Doing Waterproofing Right
A type of leather
Durable Water Repellency—an invisible water-repellent finish applied to the outer fabric of most outdoor clothing and equipment
De-waterproofing Waterproof Re-waterproofer
Can cleaning your gear revitalize the waterproofing?
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No, that will remove the DWR coating
Yes, it’s important to clean with a technical cleaner to remove the grime residues
Doesn’t matter
No, never clean your gear, just add more waterproofing
Can I wash a ski jacket in the washing machine?
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Yes, grab some household detergent and fabric softener!
Yes, but make sure you always follow your garment's care label and use a proper cleaner—such as Nikwax Tech Wash.
No, it will ruin your jacket!
Which Nikwax products are made for cleaning, and which are for waterproofing?
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Green caps = cleaning, Purple caps = waterproofing: Green for Clean, Purple for Proof!
The color of the caps are not significant
Purple caps = cleaning, Green caps = waterproofing. Purple for Clean, Green for Proof!
Orange = waterproofing: Orange you glad you waterproofed your jacket?!
If my gear doesn’t look that dirty, can I just re-waterproof and not clean it?
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Yes, that’s fine
If it looks clean and isn’t waterproof anymore it’s best to buy new gear
No, if your gear isn’t waterproof anymore it is most likely dirty even if it may not look it—giving it a good clean with a technical cleaner is an essential step before re-waterproofing (you wouldn't wax a dirty car)
No, you need to clean with a strong household cleaner such as Tide
What is the correct cleaner and waterproofer to use to clean and re-waterproof an Gore-Tex jacket?
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Cleaner & Waterproofer = TX.Direct
Cleaner = Down Wash.Direct, Waterproofer = Down Proof
Cleaner = Tech Wash, Waterproofer = TX.Direct
You cannot clean or re-waterproof a Gore-Tex jacket
I have a pair of waterproof hiking shoes that are no longer waterproof. Does Nikwax have any footwear waterproofing products?
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Yes, Nikwax makes aftercare for garments, footwear, and gear
No, Nikwax only makes aftercare for garments
No, you can’t re-waterproof footwear
No, Nikwax is wax for surfboards
Do Nikwax products have any persistent chemicals?
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Yes, make sure to wear PPE while using Nikwax
No, Nikwax recently became PFAS-Free
No, Nikwax IS and ALWAYS has been PFAS-Free
Yes, you need harsh chemicals to restore DWR
What part of Nikwax packaging is recycled and recyclable?
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Just the Caps
The caps and the bottles
Just the bottles
Just the goo in the bottles
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