Nikwax manufactures high quality cleaning and waterproofing products. Nikwax prolongs the life and enhances the performance of trekking clothing, footwear, walking boots and equipment. Established back in the 70's by Nick Brown, a keen outdoor enthusiast, who saw there was a gap in the market for quality cleaning and reproofing products for outdoor gear. Starting with products to waterproof and protect leather walking boots Nikwax ( Nick's Wax ) now produce a range of products for cleaning and reproofing just about any fabric or material used in the manufacture of outdoor clothing and footwear.