Down clothing absorbs moisture, dirt and oils from our body and the environment through regular use. It is important to wash regularly to maintain the effectiveness of the insulation. Whether you choose to machine or hand wash here’s how to get the best results each season.

HOW DO I WASH MY DOWN CLOTHING?

Prepare your gear
Brush any surface dirt from the jacket and pre-treat any stubborn marks with some undiluted down wash (or a pure soap bar) rub a small amount of the cleaner on to the stain and gently agitating against itself.

Machine wash
Pop into the machine, choose a delicate or wool cycle, with a slow spin speed, temp of 30 degrees or below, add you detergent and hit go!

Hand wash
In your laundry sink (or large bucket) add lukewarm water and your detergent enough to cover the jacket. Press your jacket down into the water to completely saturate and gently agitate for a few minutes. Leave to soak for up to 60 min. Rinse with clean water, lightly squeezing out excess water. (Do not wring out)

Drying
Lift your jacket out of the machine or tub (it could be heavy) lay flat on a drying rack making sure that the whole garment, including sleeves is supported. Don’t have a drying rack, no worries lay on a towel in a well ventilated area. Periodically massage the down to spread it through the baffles of your jacket evenly. When your jacket is mostly dry pop it into a dryer on a low, cool setting with a couple of dryer balls (or you can use tennis balls/ rolled up socks). 

Congratulations, your jacket is clean and ready for another adventure!