In 2013, Rab was the very first outdoor brand to choose our fluorocarbon-free Nikwax Hydrophobic Down (NHD), using this special ‘fill’ for its iconic Microlight Down Jacket. Since then, our shared values of ‘high performance’ and ‘low environmental impact’ have kept outdoor professionals and enthusiasts warmer and drier the world over, safely.  Why did Rab […]

This month, we are very pleased to share with you a guest blog from Catherine Savidge, General Manager of The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA), one of our longstanding environmental partners. Nikwax has worked closely with this globally respected charitable organisation since it’s foundation in 2006, helping to provide funding for grassroots conservation, protection, and […]

We are extremely excited to announce our partnership with The Outdoor Guide Foundation by supporting its innovative ‘Waterproofs & Wellies’ campaign! Together, we aim to provide essential outdoor gear to young children, helping them to fully embrace the wonders of the great outdoors as part of their daily school activities…  The Outdoor Guide Foundation (TOGF) […]

Recycle Week runs from 16th – 22nd October this year and is Recycle Now’s flagship annual event, which is a celebration of recycling across the UK. It is the one week of the year when retailers, brands, waste management companies, trade associations, governments and the media come together to achieve one goal: to galvanise the […]

Did you know beach cleans not only help clear up our coastline, but they also help organisations, such as the Marine Conservation Society, gather data that helps track litter back to source, and campaign for change? Our Nikwax Sustainability Manager, Georgie Mcloughlin, lives on the East Sussex coast and is actively involved in her local […]

Nikwax user Carys Rees, aka @this.girlwalks, loves maps and has been a fan of Ordnance Survey (OS) for as long as she can remember, so you can imagine how thrilled she was to be brought on board by them as an OS Champion! This year, Ordnance Survey and Mountain Rescue England & Wales announced a new […]

Waxed Cotton jackets are known for being incredibly durable and having that ‘timeless’ style. Although they are primarily synonymous with country pursuits, the waxed cotton jacket is also now in use across town and country lifestyles because of its versatility. Whether you already own one or are looking to purchase your first to add to […]