An avid outdoorsman, Nick Brown had been disappointed in the quality and accessibility of waterproofing products from a very young age. To his great disarray, no products would waterproof his boots without softening them, jeopardizing their supportive features. And so in 1977, Nick’s wax came to life! With rudimentary tools, 22 year old Nick produced his first batch of wax from his own apartment. Satisfied with the product, the ambitious trekker introduced his creation to the outdoor trade, and before he even had the time to say “Wax!”, he was selling it in eight different countries. His non-softening waterproofing wax became a staple, as it set the industry standard for waterproofing technology. Just as the 1980’s “green thinking” movement emerged, Nick looked into finding a formula that would be just as easy to use as aerosol without harmful and flammable solvents. Inspired, he eventually produced a water-based line of products that would allow everyone to waterproof their garments while excluding chemicals’ harmful effects on the atmosphere. Today, Nick’s wax (Nikwax) features a wide array of waterproofing products with a multitude of uses: tents, boots, garments, ropes, and so much more…