Speciality cleaner designed to revitalise water repellency and breathability of leather items. Easy to apply by hand, non flammable and aerosol free.
For cleaning leather gear
- Spray-on cleaner for leather clothing and accessories
- Cleans effectively, restores water repellency and revives breathability without softening leather
- Revives the performance of your leather gear, keeping you warmer and drier
- Recommended for all leather clothing and accessories including those with Gore-Tex® membranes
Why leather needs water repellency...
Leather clothing, equipment and accessories will absorb water and ‘wet out’ when used in damp or wet conditions if their Durable Water Repellency (DWR) has been compromised.
When leather absorbs water, tanning agents and lubricants are lost, which causes the leather to become dry, stiff and prone to splitting. Over time this will cause the structure of leather to degrade.
Additionally, when leather is wet its breathability is reduced. This causes leather clothing to become sweaty and wet inside from condensation.
Therefore, the DWR of your leather gear must be maintained to ensure comfort and performance. Through use, the outer surface of leather gear will pick up contaminants, such as dirt, which attract water, masking the effect of any DWR coating.
Nikwax Leather Cleaner™ will remove contaminants and revitalise DWR, enabling your leather gear to perform better and for longer.
Speciality cleaner designed to revitalise water repellency and breathability of leather items. Easy to apply by hand, non flammable and aerosol free.
For cleaning leather gear
- Spray-on cleaner for leather clothing and accessories
- Cleans effectively, restores water repellency and revives breathability without softening leather
- Revives the performance of your leather gear, keeping you warmer and drier
- Recommended for all leather clothing and accessories including those with Gore-Tex® membranes
Why leather needs water repellency...
Leather clothing, equipment and accessories will absorb water and ‘wet out’ when used in damp or wet conditions if their Durable Water Repellency (DWR) has been compromised.
When leather absorbs water, tanning agents and lubricants are lost, which causes the leather to become dry, stiff and prone to splitting. Over time this will cause the structure of leather to degrade.
Additionally, when leather is wet its breathability is reduced. This causes leather clothing to become sweaty and wet inside from condensation.
Therefore, the DWR of your leather gear must be maintained to ensure comfort and performance. Through use, the outer surface of leather gear will pick up contaminants, such as dirt, which attract water, masking the effect of any DWR coating.
Nikwax Leather Cleaner™ will remove contaminants and revitalise DWR, enabling your leather gear to perform better and for longer.