Can Down Jackets Be Washed In A Washing Machine

If its available select the extra rinse option.

Can down jackets be washed in a washing machine. If you dont have a front-loader at home or wherever tonights bivy might be head over to the local laundromat. Its better for your jacket to drip dry andor use a tumble dryer. This clears any leftover detergent and softeners that might damage the fabrics and coatings.

We recommend down wash over regular detergent because detergent can strip the down of its insulating oils over time and is often difficult to rinse out. Allow the jacket to go through the entire wash and rinse cycle at 30 degrees. Skip the spin cycle.

Machine-washing a down jacket. Skip the spin cycle. Clean the detergent compartment of any residues.

Use a down-specific soap or detergent like Grangers Down Wash Concentrate. Most down jackets can be washed in a machine. Pour the appropriate cleaner into the machine.

Can you wash a down jacket in the washing machine. To do this we would recommend using Nikwax Down Proof and heres a quick lesson on how to do it. Go to your washing machine preferably a front-loading machine though I have used a top-down machine before with no issue but the agitator of a top down can potential ruin the down feathers and put your jacket into the washing machine on gentle to normal wash setting with cold water.

Asko probably have advise on their site too. Dry the jacket in a tumble dryer on a low heat using dryer or. If the care label says to hand wash your jacket soak it in the sink with a specialist detergent for around an hour.