![]() For instance, if you have a down jacket you aren’t using, keep it on a hanger so that it can breathe and maintain its shape better. Pro Tip: Always store your down jacket uncompressed with room to stretch out. ![]() STEP 4 - ENJOY!Įnjoy your clean and newly restored beloved down jacket! To reduce the need to re-patch your jacket, use a lower heat as suggested in the dryer. Note: if you have any “patches” on your jacket just be aware that this process may require you to add a new patch. The drying process can take a couple hours, so just be patient. This could take a few cycles, but you don’t want to use a higher heat setting or you could risk damaging or melting the seams of the outer shell fabric on your down jacket. Yes, it will be loud, but the tennis balls will help restore the fluff in your jacket.ĭry on low to no heat (I usually put mine at a low heat setting). When you pull your jacket out of the dryer you might notice that it’s wet and clumpy… no fear, this is normal! Once your jacket is done washing, put it into the dryer with about 4-6 tennis balls. If your washer has the option of “second rinse,” then choose that. It is also recommended to wash your down with a second cycle of just water to make sure all the soap is removed (but I don’t always do this). Do not use bleach or fabric softener (or attempt to iron your down). Use gentle detergent, as recommended in the supplies section above. Put your jacket into the washing machine on gentle to normal wash setting with cold water. If you only have a top-loading machine, consider taking a trip to your local laundromat if you’re not willing to take the risk. I have used a top-loading machine before with no issue but the agitator of a top-loader can potential ruin the down feathers. Go to your washing machine, preferably a front-loading machine. If you have any especially bad stains on your jacket, you can spot treat your jacket with your detergent before putting it in the wash. It’s also a good idea to zip up any zippers and fasten any buttons. Get your dirty down jacket ready to go! Check all the pockets for ant leftover treats you might have stuffed in there on your last trip and brush off any dirt. If you’ve been neglecting your gear and not cleaning it, now is the time to do a bit of freshening up before the backpacking and climbing season begins.Īs always, before doing any cleaning of your outdoor clothing, it’s a good idea to read the tags on your clothing to make sure there aren’t any specific instructions for that item.īelow are the 4 super-simple steps I discussed in the video for how to wash your down jacket without ruining its beautiful fluffiness. Washing your jacket and restoring its fluff will ultimately help improve the performance of your jacket because the fluffier it is, the more insulating your jacket will be – which is the whole point of a down jacket in the first place! So fear no more! We CAN wash our down jackets the lazy way and still get our beloved friends back in their same fluffy condition afterwards.Īnd washing your down jacket won’t just help get rid of the smells and stains, it will also help rejuvenate the fluff in the feathers, so it’s good to wash them from time to time (but don’t overdo it). And now, after years of successfully washing my down jackets and down sleeping bags (in the washing machine), I’m here to share these techniques and tips with you, my friend. But finally, the day came where I had to be brave enough to wash my down jacket and put my faith in what I read on the internet to teach me the ways of down jacket care. ![]()
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