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Question : Which combination of Nikwax products/accessories could you use on a pair of dried out, mud encrusted, full grain leather boots?
*Nikwax Footwear Cleaning Gel + Nikwax Conditioner for Leather + Nikwax Aqueous Wax

Question : What should you use to clean a pair of nubuck shoes?
*Nikwax Footwear Cleaning Gel


Question : How would you clean Gore-Tex® lined boots that have not had any treatment since you bought them, prior to application of a waterproofing product?
* Nikwax Footwear Cleaning Gel


Question : You have recently bought a pair of full grain leather walking boots. They are very stiff and you would like to soften them a little. Which Nikwax product should you use?
* Nikwax Conditioner for Leather

Question : Your blue wax cotton jacket is loosing its colour and needs re-waterproofing. Which of the following Nikwax products is most suitable for this?
* Blue Spray-On Cotton Colour Wax

Question : You wish to re-proof a Henry Lloyd down-filled jacket. Which of the following would be suitable for this job?
* TX.10 DownProof

Question :Which Nikwax Waterproofing product should be used to revive a pair of leather boots that have been left to dry in front of a gas fire?
* Nikwax Conditioner for Leather

Question : Which Nikwax product would you use to waterproof a tent with single walls made of a breathable fabric such as Gore-Tex® or Sympatex®?
* Spray-On TX.Direct

Question: Which of the following gases contribute to global warming?
All of the above

Question: You have a pair of fabric and leather boots lined with Sympatex® fabric. How would you waterproof them?
Use Nikwax Fabric and Leather

Question: Which of the following products would you use to waterproof a pair of suede shoes?
Nikwax Nubuck and Suede

Question: Which of the following would be a suitable maintenance routine for your down filled ski jacket that has a Durable Water Repellent outer fabric?
Loft Down Wash + TX.10 DownProof

Question: You wish to waterproof a cotton fisherman’s style smock. Which Nikwax Product would be the most suitable?
TX.10 CottonProof

Question: You wish to waterproof a pair of SPRAYWAY three layer Gore-Tex® over-trousers. Which of the following would be the most suitable?
Nikwax Wash-in TX.Direct

Question: Which Nikwax product could be used to waterproof a nylon rucksac?
Texnik Tent and Gear Proof

Question: Which product would you use to clean a tent with single walls made of a breathable fabric such as Gore-Tex® or Sympatex®?
Dilute solution of Nikwax Loft Tech Wash

Question: Why is Nikwax dedicated to WaterBased formulations?
All of the above

Question: You have a waterproof coat with a zip-in fleece layer. How would you wash it?
Both sections in Nikwax Loft Tech Wash

Question: You need to reproof your Regatta breathable coat. Which of the following would be suitable?
Wash-in TX.Direct

Question: You need to wash a fleece before waterproofing it. Which of the following is suitable to use for this task?
Nikwax Loft Tech Wash

Question: Which Nikwax product should you use to recondition a leather horse saddle that is dried and stiff?
Nikwax Conditioner for Leather

Question: Which Nikwax product would you use to waterproof a tent with single walls made of a breathable fabric such as Gore-Tex® or Sympatex®?
Spray-On TX.Direct

Question: Why should you remove dirt before waterproofing fabric or leather?
All of the above

Question: What is Global Warming?
Temperature rise at the earth's surface caused by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere trapping excess heat

Question: You need to clean a pair of Scarpa reversed leather boots. Which of the following should you use?
Nikwax Footwear Cleaning Gel

Question: Why is the use of Nikwax products such as Loft RugWash and Canvas RugProof kind to your horse?
All of the above

Question: Which of the following countries are among the top five carbon polluters in the world per head of population?
all of the above

Question: You have a pair of fabric and leather boots lined with Gore-Tex® fabric. How would you waterproof them?
Use Nikwax Fabric and Leather

Question: How would you clean suede boots that have not had any treatment since you bought them, prior to application of a waterproofing product?
Nikwax Footwear Cleaning Gel

Question: Which of the following would you use to restore the water-repellency of a Páramo windproof jacket?
Nikwax Wash-In TX.Direct

Question: You wish to wash a down filled Henry Lloyd jacket. Which of the following would be suitable for this job?
Loft Down Wash

Question: How would you care for a 2-season down-filled sleeping bag with a non-breathable fabric shell?
Machine wash with Nikwax Loft Down Wash, waterproof down and shell fabric with Nikwax Down-Proof Wash-In

Question: You have a pair of leather motorcycle boots. How would you re-waterproof them?
Use Nikwax Aqueous Wax

Question: Which Nikwax Waterproofing product should be used on a pair of Nubuck boots?
Nikwax Nubuck and Suede

Question: Treating synthetic ropes with Nikwax RopeProof will
all of the above

Question: Nikwax GloveProof
Can be applied to wet or dry gloves
Is especially formulated to enhance grip in wet conditions
Can be applied to all fabric and leather gloves
*All of the above*

Question: The primary active ingredient in Nikwax fabric and footwear waterproofing treatments is:
Patented TX.10i water repellent elastomer polymer

Question: Nikwax WaterBase products are safe to use. Which warnings will you find on a Nikwax WaterBase footwear product?
Avoid contact with eyes. Keep out of the reach of children. Not to be taken internally

Question: Which Nikwax Waterproofing product could be used to protect but not soften full grain leather riding boots?
Nikwax Aqueous Wax

Question: You have a pair of fabric and leather boots lined with Gore-Tex® fabric. How would you waterproof them?
Use Nikwax Fabric and Leather

Question: Which of the following gases contribute to global warming?
Temperature rise at the earth's surface caused by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere trapping excess heat

Question: After a week walking in muddy conditions, what should you do to your waterproofed full grain leather boots before storage?
Rinse off mud, clean with Nikwax cleaning gel, stuff with newspaper, treat with Nikwax Aqueous Wax whilst wet, dry naturally, put away

Question: What combination of Nikwax products/accessories could you use on a pair of suede shoes that have white water marks across the front?
Nikwax Footwear Cleaning Gel + Nikwax Suede Brush + Nikwax Nubuck and Suede

Question: You have a North-Face Vaporator jacket with a wicking lining. Which of the following would be the most suitable to use to re-waterproof it?
Nikwax Spray-on TX.Direct

Question: Your wax cotton jacket needs re-waterproofing. Which of the following Nikwax products is most suitable for this?
Non-tack wax

Question: Breathable membrane fabrics work because
Water vapour evaporating from the body is smaller than the holes in the fabric and so can pass through to the outside

Question: Nikwax WaterBase products are safe to use. Which warnings will you find on a Nikwax WaterBase footwear product?
* Avoid contact with eyes. Keep out of the reach of children. Not to be taken internally

Question: Which Nikwax Waterproofing product could be used to protect but not soften full grain leather riding boots?
* Nikwax Aqueous Wax

Question: You need to re-waterproof a pair of La Sportiva reversed leather Makalù boots. Which of the following products should you use?
*Nikwax Nubuck and Suede

Question: You wish to waterproof a pair of SPRAYWAY three layer Gore-Tex® over-trousers. Which of the following would be the most suitable?
*Nikwax Loft Tech Wash

Question: You wish to waterproof a Berghaus Typhoon Gore-Tex® jacket. Which of the following would be the most suitable?
* Nikwax Wash-in TX.Direct

Question: Why is the use of Nikwax products such as Loft RugWash and Canvas RugProof kind to your horse?
* All of the above

Question: Why should you remove dirt before waterproofing fabric or leather?
* All of the above

Question: What is the main danger of having moisture in your clothing when you are active outdoors?
*Sudden and rapid cooling when you stop and rest

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Q: How would you care for a synthetic filled sleeping bag with a breathable fabric shell?

A: Machine wash with Nikwax Loft Tech Wash, waterproof shell fabric with Nikwax TX-Direct Spray

Which of the following countries are among the top five carbon polluters in the world per head of population?
all of the above (UK, USA & Canada and Germany)

Which Nikwax product could be used to waterproof a nylon rucksac?
Nikwax Tent & Gear Proof

You have a North-Face Vaporator jacket with a wicking lining. Which method would be the most suitable to wash it?
In Nikwax Tech Wash

You have a pair of boots that have an oiled nubuck finish (i.e. smoothed). Which Nikwax waterproofing product would be best to use on them?
Nikwax Aqueous Wax

Why should you remove dirt before waterproofing fabric or leather?
All of the above

Which product would you use to clean a nylon tent?
Nikwax Tech Wash

You wish to wash a down filled jacket. Which of the following would be suitable for this job?
Nikwax Down Wash

Which of the following products would you use to waterproof a pair of suede shoes?
Nikwax Nubuck & Suede Proof

What is Nikwax WaterBased?
Water is used in place of solvents to carry the active waterproofing ingredients into the fabric or leather.


You have a North-Face Vaporator jacket with a wicking lining. Which method would be the most suitable to wash it?
1. In non-biological washing powder
* 2. In Nikwax Loft Tech Wash <-- answer
3. In water only
4. It is not washable

You wish to waterproof an acrylic awning. Which of the following would be a suitable cleaning / waterproofing regime?
1. Washing-up liquid + Spray-on TX.Direct
* 2. Loft Tech Wash + Texnik Tent and Gear Proof <-- answer
3. Washing-up Liquid + a solid wax-based product
4. Loft Tech Wash + Spray-On TX.Direct

What happens when water hits a Durable Water Repellent coating?
1. Water soaks into the fabric
* 2. Water beads up and runs off the fabric <-- answer
3. Water is attracted to the chemicals in the coating
4. None of the above

You need to wash your Regatta breathable coat. Which of the following would be suitable?
1. Non-biological washing powder
2. Biological washing powder
* 3. Nikwax Loft Tech Wash <-- answer
4. Wash-in TX.Direct

Which Nikwax product would you use to waterproof a nylon tent?
1. TX.10 CottonProof
2. Spray-On TX.Direct
* 3. Texnik Tent and Gear Proof <-- answer
4. It doesn’t need it

Which Parameta Directional Fabric does the Nikwax Travel Towel use?
1. Parameta A
* 2. Parameta S <-- answer
3. Parameta T
4. Parameta Stretch

How much of its insulation will a conventional fleece lose if soaked in water?
* 1. 95% <-- answer
2. 75%
3. 50%
4. 25%

You have a pair of leather and fabric trainers that you have worn frequently for high impact aerobics and have therefore sweated in. Which of the following would be a suitable way to clean them?
* 1. Fill with water, leave over night, empty, rinse, clean thoroughly, stuff with newspaper to aid drying <-- answer
2. Fill with water, leave over night, empty, rinse, clean thoroughly, dry on the radiator
3. Wash in the washing machine on cold cycle
4. Wash in the washing machine on hot cycle


After a weekend walking in muddy conditions, what should you do to your waterproofed fabric and leather boots before storage?
*Rinse off mud, clean with Nikwax cleaning gel, stuff with newspaper, treat with Nikwax Fabric and Leather whilst wet, dry naturally, put away

You wish to waterproof a Polartec fleece. Which of the following would be a suitable waterproofing product?
*Nikwax PolarProof

Nikwax GloveProof
1. Can only be applied to wet gloves
*2. Can be applied to wet or dry gloves <-- answer
3. Is not suitable for fabric gloves
4. Is not suitable for leather gloves

How could you maintain the waterproofing on a leather saddle?
1. Liquid Nikwax or Nikwax Footwear Cleaning Gel
*2. Nikwax Waterproofing Paste Wax or Nikwax Aqueous Wax for Leather <-- answer
3. Nikwax Waterproofing Paste Wax or Nikwax Fabric and Leather
4. Nikwax Aqueous Wax or Nikwax Footwear Cleaning Gel

In which conditions will Analogy Directional Fabrics not work as effectively?
1. In high humidity
2. In very cold conditions
3. In very hot conditions
*4. Works in all climatic conditions <-- answer

Nikwax WaterBased products are far more concentrated than equivalent solvent based aerosols and sprays. How many times more concentrated are they?

** Three to five times more concentrated

You wish to waterproof a cotton fisherman’s style smock. Which Nikwax Product would be the most suitable?

**TX.10 CottonProof

You have recently bought a Gore-Tex® lined jacket with a Durable Water-Repellent outer and have dropped tomato sauce down the front. Which of the following is a recommended way of removing the stain?

**Apply Nikwax Tech Wash directly to the stain, then machine wash with Nikwax Tech Wash

Conventional breathable waterproof textiles can only cope with….

**20% of sweat produced

Patented TX.10i will

**All of the above

Complete the following statement: Loft Tech Wash

**All of the above are true