Set the machine to a cold wash or delicate wool cycle.
Can i wash down jacket in washing machine. First check the jacket tags and confirm that the jacket is machine-washable. To get started use a small amount of stain remover or down wash to treat any really grubby spots. Top-loading washing machines have a central agitator that can mess up the down insulation in your jacket so be sure to use a front-loading washing machine.
Down jackets are well-known for their thick insulated layer of soft feathers. The agitator of a top-loader can damage down feathers. Turn the jacket inside out.
How to machine wash a down jacket. Top-loading machines with a central agitator can cause damage. Wash item first following step 1.
If its available select the extra rinse option. If you dont have a front-loader Richardson said its a good reason to bake brownies for a friend and borrow their front-loading washer for the afternoon. If its available select the extra rinse option.
If you dont have a front-loader at home or wherever tonights bivy might be head over to the local laundromat. Machine-wash your down jacket on a gentle cycle at 30 degrees C. Prepare the garment for washing in the machine.
Remove all detergent build up from the detergent dispenser. You can optionally put 2-3 tennis balls into the wash with it. Close all zips pockets and Velcro fastenings.