Your waterproof clothing and equipment could be soaking up water because the Durable Water Repellency (DWR) has been compromised by dirt, or because it has been cleaned with a conventional laundry detergent. Dirt attracts water and household detergents leave water attracting (hydrophilic) residues, leading to fabric 'wetting out' in wet or damp conditions.
If your waterproof clothing or equipment is relatively new, or recently treated with a Nikwax waterproofer, then cleaning with Nikwax Tech Wash® will not only remove contaminants, such as dirt and residues left behind by household detergents, but also revitalise DWR.

Use neat Tech Wash® and a sponge, or soft nylon brush, to treat stubborn stains before washing. Remove all non-washable parts. Shake well before use. Follow care label instructions. Do not use detergents.

Remove all detergent build up from the detergent dispenser.
Place item(s) in washing machine (maximum 2 items).
Use 150ml in medium/hard water* areas and 100ml in soft water areas for 1-2 items.
Wash according to care label.

Please see below for a list of supplier sizing guides. If you have any issues, please don't hesitate to get in touch. We're here to help.

If we are missing a supplier, please send us an email and we'd be happy to source the correct sizing guide for you.

We offer free shipping to all addresses in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland for orders over €75.00 (large, bulky and heavy items like kayaks and boats are excluded from free shipping). Orders under €75.00 will be charged a flat rate of €7.50.

Orders are shipped with both DPD Couriers and An Post.

All orders received before 12pm will be shipped the same day where possible (Monday-Friday). Orders after this time will be shipped the next day. Once the item is shipped the approximate delivery time is 1-2 days

You will receive a tracking number when your items are sent. This tracking will show updates once your order has been collected by our couriers.

Delays may be experienced during certain times of the year and if this is the case we will contact you as soon as possible via email.

We reserve the right to change these conditions for exceptionally large or heavy items, items of a hazardous nature or if an item has run out of stock and has to be specially ordered. We will keep you posted of any changes to the best of our ability.

We offer shipping to all addresses in the United Kingdom for a flat rate of €24.95. We may not be able to ship large, bulky or heavy items. Please call for such items. Please note customs charges may apply.

International Shipping Charges

EU Near

Order Value	Shipping Charge
€1.00 - €99.99	€14.95
€100 - €299.99	€17.95
€300 and up	Free

EU Mid

Order Value	Shipping Charge
€1.00 - €99.99	€19.95
€100 - €199.99	€19.95
€200 - €449.99	€24.95
€450 and up	Free

EU Far

Order Value	Shipping Charge
€1.00 - €199.99	€35.00
€200 - €499.99	€40.00
€500 and up	Free

Terms & Conditions - Please note that any items of exceptional size (volume, weight, length) may require a surcharge. In this event we will contact you in advance for approval.

Certain items of extraordinary nature (Paint, Oils, Epoxy etc) may not be possible to ship depending on your location. In the even of an order being unsuitable for shipping we will refund your order immediately and contact you to confirm cancellation of your order.

We are unable to ship any liquids, paints, oils or hazardous goods internationally.

We reserve the right to change these conditions for exceptionally large or heavy items or items of a hazardous nature. We will keep you posted of any changes to the best of our ability.

Inclusion of any product on our website is not a guarantee of it being in stock at the time of ordering. We stock one of the most comprehensive ranges of sailing equipment in the country. However situations beyond our control may occasionally result in an item(s) being temporarily unavailable.

Items discontinued by manufacturers or that are no longer available: we aim to remove from our website as quickly as possible, but remember, we are only human after all.
If we are unable to supply any item(s) within 7 days, you will be contacted by telephone or email to offer alternatives or cancel your order. Available to order items, marked to follow will be sent automatically when they become available. We do NOT make additional charges for this service.
In any case, we aim to deliver goods within a maximum time frame of no more than 10 days from receipt of order. If we are unable to do this, you will be contacted to make arrangements for any necessary refund to be issued.

We want you to be 100% satisfied with any online order placed with us. Therefore if you wish to return an item for whatever reason you may contact us by email at sales@vikingmarine.ie to organise a return.

All returns must be organised within 30 days of receiving your order. Refunds are available within the first 14 days after receiving your order. After this period we can offer an exchange or store credit.

Goods can be returned for a full refund plus any shipping paid at the time of purchase if they are faulty or if the wrong item has been dispatched.

Items must be unused and still have their original packaging and labelling attached.

Nothing in these conditions affects your statutory rights as a consumer.

The PayPal account or card used originally for the purchase will be credited with the original purchase amount

If you are looking to exchange the goods for an alternative product or size, you will be liable for the extra shipping costs from our end.

Any footwear returned to us must be in its original condition, including boxes and footbeds.

Any items that we deem unhygienic will not be processed so please clean faulty goods if returning them.

Please note that if items are returned you should ask for proof of postage from your post office as we reserve the right to refuse a refund if an item is lost whilst being returned. Any item bought online can also be returned in store within the terms and conditions of sale, just remember to bring along your receipt.

Special Orders
If you have changed your mind on a non regular stock item that was ordered specially this can be returned for store credit only.

Returns Address

Viking Marine,
The Pavilion,
Marine Road,
Dun Laoghaire,
Co. Dublin,
Republic of Ireland.

Phone: +00 353 (1) 2806654
Email: sales@vikingmarine.ie

Nikwax TX.Direct Wash-In 300ml

251P12

€11.95

Tax included. Shipping calculated at checkout.

The No.1 easy to use, safe, high performance waterproofer for wet weather clothing and equipment.

Adds Durable Water Repellency and revives breathability - in a washing machine.

Breathable waterproof garments are most likely to get sweaty and wet inside when used in damp or wet conditions. If the outer fabric absorbs water, the garment can lose up to 70% of its breathability. Therefore, the Durable Water Repellency (DWR) on the outer fabric of your jacket must be maintained to ensure comfort. It will eventually wear off and need to be renewed with Nikwax TX.Direct®.

Your raingear could be soaking up water just because it is dirty. First, try cleaning it with Nikwax Tech Wash^®, and if it is fairly new, or recently re-waterproofed, the Durable Water Repellency (DWR) will be revitalised just from cleaning. But, once the garment has been thoroughly worn, you will need to add DWR, using Nikwax TX.Direct^®, after cleaning first with Nikwax Tech Wash^®.

For best results remove all non-washable parts and always clean item(s) first with Nikwax Tech Wash® in a separate wash cycle. No need to dry item(s) before waterproofing.

Remove all detergent build up from the detergent dispenser.
Place maximum of 2 clean garments in washing machine.
Use 100ml per garment.
Run 30°C synthetic cycle and slow spin.

Do not machine-wash garments if taped seams have become dislodged.*
To maintain waterproofing always wash with Nikwax Tech Wash®. Do not use detergents.