A down jacket is the perfect choice for winter. It is filled with artificial or natural down, which provides adequate warmth at low temperatures. It is not without reason that tourists going to the mountains use similar jackets.
This item of clothing, if properly cared for, retains its insulating properties for many seasons. How to clean a down jacket without damaging it? We tell you how to wash it.
Improper care of a down jacket may result in its irreversible damage. No wonder so many people are afraid to wash it, stressing about the possible loss of down and loss of the jacket’s thermal insulation properties. Under-dried down may also cause an unpleasant odor. Moisture creates ideal conditions for the development of fungi and mold.
It is worth checking the label of this item of clothing. If you find the dry cleaning symbol on it, it is better to take the down jacket to the dry cleaner. However, if you find tips on washing at home, it is worth following them.
It is extremely important to wash the down jacket with the appropriate detergent and dry it properly after washing. Ordinary detergents can damage the down inside the jacket. However, there are special products dedicated to washing down. These are what you should use to wash your winter jacket.
Let’s also remember not to use it fabric softenerwhich may glue delicate feathers together and consequently worsen the thermal insulation properties of the jacket.
Before placing the jacket in the washing machine, close all zippers and Velcro. The jacket should also be self-washing so that there is enough space in the drum. Unless the label indicates otherwise, choose a program for delicate fabrics or wool at a temperature of 30 degrees Celsius. The spin speed should be 400 or maximum 600 rpm.
After proper washing, we can also set an additional rinse cycle to get rid of detergent remnants. When the washing machine has finished washing, carefully remove the jacket so as not to damage the seams.
