Company profile
Nikwax was founded in 1977 and has grown to become the global leader in PFAS-free aftercare and waterproofing solutions, helping outdoor footwear, clothing, and equipment last longer and perform at its best.
From the beginning we took a different path, we’re the only aftercare company to have never used aerosols or fluorocarbons, and we’ve fully balanced our historical operational carbon emissions. Our entire range is water-based and every bottle and lid is made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic.
Alongside our aftercare range, Nikwax has also developed a factory-applied, high-performance, PFAS-free Durable Water Repellent (DWR) for synthetic outdoor fabrics and down, offering brands a sustainable alternative without compromising performance.
Nikwax has received multiple awards for its sustainable innovations, including the Queen’s Award for Sustainable Development, an honour held by only a select few businesses placing people and planet first.
Today, as a proud employee-owned company, we’re focused on shaping the future of sustainable gear care. From the way we formulate our products to our operational choices and our partnerships with conservation charities, protecting the natural world is central to who we are and what we do.
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