{"product_id":"nikwax-tent-gear-solar-proof","title":"NIKWAX Tent \u0026 Gear Solar Proof","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe easy to use, safe, high performance waterproofing and UV blocker for all synthetic weatherproof textiles. For canvas tents use Cotton-Proof: Nikwax Cotton Proof™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdds Durable Water Repellency, increases fabric strength \u0026amp; protects against UV deterioration; one application can double the effective life of fabrics. Can be applied to wet or dry synthetic fabrics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse Nikwax Tent \u0026amp; Gear SolarProof® when your gear is new or wash your tent first with Nikwax Tent \u0026amp; Gear SolarWash™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo most effectively benefit from the ultraviolet (UV) and Durable Water Repellent (DWR) protection of Nikwax Tent \u0026amp; Gear SolarProof® it is best applied to equipment from new.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring use the equipment fabric will pick up dirt and other contaminants which stop water from beading on the fabric surface. When this occurs the DWR can be revitalised by cleaning with Nikwax Tent \u0026amp; Gear SolarWash.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver time the DWR will wear off through use. Both the DWR and UV protection can be replenished by reapplication of Nikwax Tent \u0026amp; Gear SolarProof®.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeing water-based, Nikwax Tent \u0026amp; Gear SolarProof® is safe to apply.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlternative waterproofing products are solvent-based, aerosols, or use fluorocarbons and leave a surface coating on your outdoor equipment. These products are flammable and from a health point of view it is best not to breathe in their solvent or propellant content.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNikwax Tent \u0026amp; Gear SolarProof® is a safe product to use on your outdoor equipment. It is water-based, non-flammable, contains no volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and is fluorocarbon free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNikwax Tent \u0026amp; Gear SolarProof® has been specifically designed and optimised for outdoor equipment to provide Durable Water Repellency (DWR) and ultraviolet (UV) protection. Unlike solvent-based products, which need to be applied to dry materials, Nikwax Tent \u0026amp; Gear SolarProof® can be applied to wet or dry fabrics. So if your equipment is wet there is no need to wait for it to dry before you treat it with Nikwax Tent \u0026amp; Gear SolarProof®.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nikwax","offers":[{"title":"500ml","offer_id":45327391293463,"sku":"NW3A2","price":34.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/6131\/6375\/files\/NIK_20SOL_20500_20_NW3A2.jpg?v=1784771718","url":"https:\/\/aussiedigger.com.au\/products\/nikwax-tent-gear-solar-proof","provider":"Aussie Digger Camping \u0026 Workwear","version":"1.0","type":"link"}