Fabric & Leather Proof™

Easy to use WaterBased waterproofing for fabric and leather footwear.

Waterproofs, maintains support, texture and breathability of all combination footwear. 

 Breathable waterproof footwear is most likely to get sweaty and wet  inside when used in damp or wet conditions. If the outer fabric or  leather absorbs water, the breathability of the footwear will be  reduced. Therefore, the Durable Water Repellency (DWR) of your footwear  must be maintained to ensure comfort. It will eventually wear off and  need to be renewed with Nikwax Fabric & Leather Proof™. 

 When you’re active and wearing footwear, your socks draw moisture away  from your feet, keeping them dry. However, if your footwear absorbs  water and ‘wets out’ its breathability will be reduced. Moisture vapour  will not be able to escape through the material, so your feet will feel  clammy and wet. Nikwax Fabric & Leather Proof™ adds Durable Water  Repellency (DWR), which prevents water absorption, while maintaining  breathability, keeping your feet dry and comfortable.

 Anyone who is active outside in damp or wet conditions will benefit from  breathable waterproof footwear. Whether you’re a mountaineer, cyclist,  dog walker, or you work outside as a farmer or surveyor, you will need  good footwear. 

 Your footwear could be soaking up water just because it is dirty. First,  try cleaning it with Nikwax Footwear Cleaning Gel™, and if it is fairly  new, or recently re-waterproofed, the Durable Water Repellency (DWR)  will be revitalized just from cleaning.  But, once the footwear has been  thoroughly worn you will need to add DWR, using Nikwax Fabric &  Leather Proof™, after cleaning first with Nikwax Footwear Cleaning Gel™. 

 Alternative waterproofing products are often solvent-based aerosols;  alternatively, they may be water-based and use fluorocarbons. Aerosol  products are flammable. Fluorocarbons pose a potential risk to the  environment and to the long-term health of the consumer.
Nikwax Fabric & Leather Proof™ is a safe product to use on  breathable waterproof combination footwear. It is completely  non-flammable, contains no volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and is  fluorocarbon free. Nikwax Fabric & Leather Proof™ has been  specifically designed and optimized for fabric and leather combination  footwear, providing Durable Water Repellency (DWR) while maintaining  breathability. You don’t need to wait for your footwear to dry before  application. 

 Using the right cleaning product is as important as using the right  waterproofing product. Conventional detergents leave behind a thin  water-absorbent film on materials, which masks their Durable Water  Repellency (DWR). Therefore, always clean your waterproof footwear with  Nikwax Footwear Cleaning Gel™. Remember that dirt itself works against  DWR, so regular cleaning will enhance performance. 

 Nikwax Fabric & Leather Proof™ is easy and quick to apply; either  spray or sponge on to wet shoes. Nikwax Fabric & Leather Proof™  provides highly Durable Water Repellency (DWR) which develops on air  drying. It leaves a flexible water repellent treatment on individual  fibres of fabric and leather. This allows moisture vapour to pass  through, maintaining breathability and keeping your feet dry. Nikwax  Fabric & Leather Proof™ has been specifically designed and optimized  for fabric and leather combination footwear. 

 Nikwax takes great care to minimize the effect of Nikwax products on the  environment and on you, the consumer. Nikwax waterproofing products are  WaterBased, non-aerosol, non-flammable, non-hazardous and  environmentally friendly. They contain no harmful solvents or volatile  organic compounds (VOCs), and are completely free of fluorocarbons  (which have been shown to be persistent in the environment and have been  associated with serious health issues). 

 Nikwax Fabric & Leather Proof™ is the product of choice of professional Outdoor trainers.
To find out more about people who are using Nikwax Fabric & Leather  Proof™, and other Nikwax product. 

  

• Brush off dirt with a damp cloth and clean using Nikwax Footwear Cleaning Gel™.
• Shake well before use. Press sponge applicator to break seal.
• Apply generously to wet footwear; Spray-On (from a distance of 5cm) or Sponge-On.
• After 2 minutes, remove surplus with a cloth and allow to dry before use.

Note: Light/colored fabric and/or leather may darken after treatment. Test on a hidden area first. 

 

Always allow footwear to dry naturally...

• Leave footwear to dry at room temperature. 
• Paper can be stuffed into the toes to absorb excess moisture, this should be replaced when wet.
• Keep footwear away from fires and radiators, drying too quickly can crack leather and cause bonded soles to peel.