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I love this deodorising sportswear wash so much that I bought 5 litres of it

NikWax BaseWash is a specialist sportswear detergent that, compared to conventional laundry suds, leaves baselayers, jerseys, bib shorts and socks feeling fresher, cleaner and significantly less smelly.

It's so good that I was compelled to buy 5 litres of the stuff. But why?

NikWax sent me a bottle of BaseWash when it was first released a few years ago.

Nonplussed by its existence (it's hard to be excited by soap), this bottle sat unused under my sink for a few months until I remembered to give it a go, and I haven't looked back since.

This beautiful blue elixir will leave you smelling as sweet as a daisy. Jack Luke / Our Media

It's hard to describe but, compared to conventional detergents, using BaseWash leaves technical clothing feeling less, well, oily.

That's not to say that my malodorous oxter guff is a tenacious miasma that can only be released by hardcore detergent.

Instead, NikWax explains that perfumes and softening agents found in household detergents leave behind hydrophobic residues.

These impair the wicking properties of technical clothing, reducing performance and leading to odour build-up.

It's worth mentioning that I am repulsed by fabric softeners and perfumed detergents. They leave my incredibly…

Nikwax Review

This is an introduction to “Durable Water Repellency” (DWR) and a review of Nikwax Tech Wash and Nikwax TX Direct. webBikeWorld reader Nevin Power submitted this report, a veritable treatise on using Nikwax products to wash and re-treat a typical textile motorcycle jacket. The article describes how to save some money by bringing old and tired textile motorcycle outfit back to life.

There are several products that can be used to do this, but Nikwax is an old and trusted name, with one important fact: no fluorocarbons are used in Nikwax ingredients. This is an important point that Nikwax covers in detail in this page on their website.

Note that neither of us have any connection to Nikwax other than as satisfied customers. We’re short on photos for this article, as there isn’t much to illustrate, and it may be more than you’d ever want to know about Nikwax, but I think this is good information to provide to our readers.

Many of you have asked over the years about cleaning textile motorcycle gear and the waterproof issue. Note that this article is in the new webBikeWorld responsive format, which includes shorter paragraphs with more white space and a larger…

Different types of Nikwax: what they do, and what the heck is BaseFresh anyway?

Knowing the different types of Nikwax products and what they are used for is knowledge your outdoor gear will thank you for. Waterproofs, down jackets, base layers and footwear are the items that we rely on most for performance, particularly during cold and wet winter adventures. They’re also the more expensive items in our kit bag and are well worth looking after properly

This is where Nikwax come in, with a range of products to help enhance the performance of – and extend the lifespan of – your outdoor gear. With a reputation for quality and sustainability, they are many people’s go to for when their kit needs a little TLC.

Founded in 1977, it's probably best known for its Tech Wash and TX.Direct Wash In, which combine effectively to fully reproof forlorn waterproof jackets. However, they have a huge range of products, with everything from down and tent care to footwear cleaning gel.

A brand that cares for the environment, it is the only major aftercare company to have never used aerosols, fluorocarbons, nor harmful volatile organic chemicals. All Nikwax’s products are fluorochemical-free, use advanced elastomer technology, are not tested on animals, and are non-persistent.

WaterproofingNikwax’s flagship…