Secrets of washing a down jacket in a washing machine: how not to ruin the filler
A down jacket is a comfortable and warm outerwear that helps us survive the cold winter. But in order for the down jacket to serve for a long time and not lose its qualities, it needs to be properly cared for.
Washing is the main type of care for a down jacket, which ensures its cleanliness and good appearance.
We suggest you find out how to wash a down jacket in a washing machine without ruining its filling.
List of "golden" rules for washing a down jacket. First, you need to read the information on the label. The manufacturer must indicate what material the down jacket is made of, what filler, at what temperature to wash and on what mode.
Before washing, remove all small items from the pockets of the down jacket that could damage the product or the washing machine. If there are any holes on the product or the buttons are not holding well, they need to be sewn up.
The collar, sleeves and other dirtiest areas should be treated with soap before washing and left that way.
If there are any holes on the product or the buttons are not holding well, they need to be sewn up. Close all the zippers, remove the fur and turn the down jacket inside out. It is imperative to select the additional rinse mode so that the down jacket is thoroughly rinsed from the detergent.
The down jacket should be washed with special detergents for outerwear or liquid washing gel. It is better not to use dry washing powder, because it is difficult to wash off and leaves stains on the down jacket.
If there is no tag on the product, you need to use the general rules that are suitable for most down jackets. So, you should choose a delicate or hand wash mode, a temperature of no more than 40 degrees, an additional rinse mode and spinning at the lowest speed.
A down jacket with synthetic padding can be washed at 30 degrees for 40 minutes, without spinning. To prevent the filling from bunching up in a winter down jacket, you need to throw a few special washing balls or tennis balls into the drum.
It is not recommended to use rinses, conditioners and chlorine-containing detergents.
You only need to wash one down jacket, without adding other things. Proper drying of a down jacket. After washing, the down jacket should be laid out on a dryer in a horizontal position and placed in a well-ventilated room. In no case should you dry a down jacket near radiators or heaters. During drying, down and synthetic down jackets should be kneaded by hand or periodically shaken and turned over.
Thanks to this, the filler will dry evenly and be distributed throughout the entire down jacket.
If the down jacket is wrinkled after drying, it should be hung on hangers for 2-3 days and it will straighten out naturally. Never iron outerwear, as it can be damaged.
