How to Wash Down Jackets

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Treatment Protocol

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1
Wash only one down jacket per load; if the jacket is long and your machine capacity is small, take it to a dry cleaner or laundromat.
2
Empty pockets, zip up all zippers, and fasten all closures.

3
Turn the jacket inside out to protect the drum from hardware.
4
Remove the hood or the fur trim from the hood.
5
Pre-treat heavily soiled areas by hand using coconut-based laundry soap (such as Biomama, Spivak, or Kuban) or a universal gel stain remover (such as WONDER LAB, Dr. Beckmann, Lion, or Bagi) and a soft brush.
6
Perform a colorfastness test on an inconspicuous area before applying any cleaning agents.
7
Use a specialized down jacket detergent, such as Woly, or a universal laundry gel.
8
Set the machine to a cycle like "Down," "Bulky Items," "Delicate," or "Wool/Silk" with a duration of no more than one hour.
9
Wash at a temperature of 20–30°C (68–86°F).
10
Use the maximum spin speed (use a medium spin speed if the jacket contains a down-feather blend).
11
Dry the jacket horizontally on a thick towel, flipping it periodically and shaking it thoroughly to fluff the down.
12
Use a delicate cold-air cycle if using a tumble dryer.
13
Pro Tip
- Do not use powder detergents, fabric softeners, or gels containing enzymes or optical brighteners. - To break up clumps of down, place the fully dried, zipped, and inside-out jacket into the washing machine with 3–4 tennis balls and run a "Spin-only" cycle. - Alternatively, break up down clumps manually by hand, with a hairbrush, or using the flat end of a clothes hanger.

Unlock the full protocol for a guided, step-by-step stain removal plan.

Step by step

Free

1
Wash only one down jacket per load; if the jacket is long and your machine capacity is small, take it to a dry cleaner or laundromat.
2
Empty pockets, zip up all zippers, and fasten all closures.

3
Turn the jacket inside out to protect the drum from hardware.
4
Remove the hood or the fur trim from the hood.
5
Pre-treat heavily soiled areas by hand using coconut-based laundry soap (such as Biomama, Spivak, or Kuban) or a universal gel stain remover (such as WONDER LAB, Dr. Beckmann, Lion, or Bagi) and a soft brush.
6
Perform a colorfastness test on an inconspicuous area before applying any cleaning agents.
7
Use a specialized down jacket detergent, such as Woly, or a universal laundry gel.
8
Set the machine to a cycle like "Down," "Bulky Items," "Delicate," or "Wool/Silk" with a duration of no more than one hour.
9
Wash at a temperature of 20–30°C (68–86°F).
10
Use the maximum spin speed (use a medium spin speed if the jacket contains a down-feather blend).
11
Dry the jacket horizontally on a thick towel, flipping it periodically and shaking it thoroughly to fluff the down.
12
Use a delicate cold-air cycle if using a tumble dryer.
13
Pro Tip
- Do not use powder detergents, fabric softeners, or gels containing enzymes or optical brighteners. - To break up clumps of down, place the fully dried, zipped, and inside-out jacket into the washing machine with 3–4 tennis balls and run a "Spin-only" cycle. - Alternatively, break up down clumps manually by hand, with a hairbrush, or using the flat end of a clothes hanger.

Unlock the full protocol for a guided, step-by-step stain removal plan.