• 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

• Cotton clothing and equipment such as tents
• Polycotton clothing and equipment
• Canvas equipment

To clothing

1. Place clean item in a washing machine
2. Apply Nikwax Cotton Proof in the machine’s dispenser
3. Select a cotton wash cycle, start machine and complete rinse cycle
4. Alternatively, just apply Nikwax in a simple hand wash
5. Drip-dry or tumble dry on a low setting if the care label allows

To equipment, eg. tents

1. Erect tent
2. Paint solution onto the outside of the fabric
3. Work solution in with a brush and spread evenly
4. Clean off with water and allow to dry before packing or storing

• 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). 

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).