COTTON PROOF also available in 5ltr & 300ml sizes
wash-in waterproofer that makes cotton, canvas, and polycotton fabrics highly water-repellent, can also be painted onto tents, bags, marquees, rucksacks, panniers........
Wash-in waterproofing for cotton, polycotton and canvas
Adds water-repellency and revives breathability
Benefits of using this product
Adds water repellency to cotton and polycotton and maintains breathability
Prolongs the life of gear and optimises performance in wet weather
Easy to apply - can be used in a washing machine or by hand, no tumble drying required
Can be used on wet fabric
Inhibits rotting of canvas caused by dampness
Will not affect cosmetic appearance
WaterBased - environmentally friendly, biodegradable, non flammable, non hazardous
Does not contain fluorocarbons
Ideal for
Cotton clothing and equipment such as tents
Polycotton clothing and equipment
Canvas equipment
How to apply
To clothing
Place clean item in a washing machine
Apply Nikwax Cotton Proof in the machine’s dispenser
Select a cotton wash cycle, start machine and complete rinse cycle
Alternatively, just apply Nikwax in a simple hand wash
Drip-dry or tumble dry on a low setting if the care label allows
To equipment, eg. tents
Erect tent
Dilute 6 water:1 Cotton Proof and paint or spray solution onto the outside of the fabric
Work solution in with a brush and spread evenly
Clean off with water and allow to dry before packing or storing
Volume guide
To proof clothing, use 2 full caps (100 ml) for 1 item and 3 full caps (150 ml) for 2-3 items.
For dry cotton tents, dilute with 6 parts warm water (1:6) and for wet cotton tents dilute with only 2 parts warm water (1:2).
When to use this product
Apply this product to used cotton, polycotton or canvas to keep items in water-repellent condition. Remember to clean gear first with Nikwax Tech Wash before applying Nikwax Cotton Proof (you don’t have to wait for items to dry between cleaning and proofing).
DELIVERY DETAILS
For postage and packing for destinations on the UK mainland we charge a flat rate of £4.95 for Standard Delivery or £7.95 for Next Day Delivery. For orders over £75 there is no Standard Delivery charge.
For the Highlands and Northern Ireland we charge a flat rate of £10.95 for Courier Delivery. For orders over £75 we charge a discounted flat rate of £6.00.
For select European Union countries (France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Belgium & Luxembourg) we charge a flat rate of £15.95.
See our full delivery details in our terms and conditions page.
