Nikwax Sports Refresh
High powered deodorizing cleaner designed to eliminate odors and help prevent odor build-up in athletic and fitness clothing. Use in the washing machine instead of regular detergent.
For cleaning and deodorizing activewear, gym clothes, and sports uniforms
- Cleans effectively and eliminates embedded odors
- Enhances fabric wicking, making clothes dry faster
- Recommended for Lululemon®, Under Armor®, Dri-tek®, and all other synthetic active apparel.
Your gear is more than just clothing – it’s a key part of your performance. Activewear is designed to keep you comfortable, regulating body temperature and managing moisture during intense activity. The fabrics are engineered to wick sweat away, dry quickly, and breathe, which is critical for staying dry and maintaining peak performance.
To keep your gear working at its best, how you care for it matters. Regular detergents and fabric softeners can damage these vital properties. They can clog up the fabric’s ability to wick moisture, leaving it soggy and slow to dry – not what you want when you’re out in the mountains. Worse, they can trap bacteria and body oils in the fabric, leading to that stubborn stink. Conventional products may mask the odor with fragrances, but that only lasts so long before the smell comes back strong.
To truly freshen up your gear and restore its wicking power, use Nikwax Sports Refresh. It eliminates odors, speeds up drying, and improves moisture management – without compromising performance. Unlike standard detergents or fabric softeners, Nikwax helps your base layers and activewear perform to their fullest, even after long, sweaty days on the trail or slopes. Keep your gear functioning at its peak, wash smarter, and stay fresh no matter how hard you push yourself.
Instructions
Use undiluted Tech Wash® and a sponge, or soft nylon brush, to treat stubborn stains before washing. Remove all non-washable parts. Shake well before use. Follow care label instructions. Do not use detergents.
Top Loading Machine Wash:
1. Place maximum 6 garments in washing machine.
2. After the machine has filled, 5floz/150ml for 1-3 garments, 8floz/250ml for 4-6 garments. Add an additional 50ml for hard water* areas.
3. Set cycle to Heavy and Warm. 1-3 items: low water level, 4-6 items: medium water level.
Front Loading Machine Wash:
1. Remove all detergent from detergent dispenser.
2. Place maximum of 2 garments in washing machine.
3. Add 3floz/100ml of Tech Wash®. Add an additional 50ml for hard water* areas.
4. Set cycle to Synthetics and Warm (30oC).
* If you have calcium and mineral deposits in your washing machine you have hard water.
Returns and Exchanges
We accept returns on eligible items within 15 days of delivery, provided the product is in like-new condition.
Footwear may be tried indoors only (home or treadmill). All returned items must be unworn beyond fit testing, include original manufacturer packaging and hang tags (fees may apply if damaged) and have been purchased from SkiUphill-RunUphill within the 15-day window. Apparel must be completely unworn.
Final Sale / Non-Returnable Items
All sale items are final sale. The following items are not eligible for return: carbon-plated running shoes, avalanche safety equipment (transceivers, shovels, probes, airbags), climbing equipment (ropes, harnesses, carabiners, belay devices, slings), ski crampons, helmets and gift cards.
Return Process & Fees
International returns are not accepted. A 10% deduction applies to all refunds to cover credit card processing and administrative fees.
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International Orders
All International orders, including US orders, areDELIVERED DUTIES UNPAID.Taxes and duties are the customer's responsibility.