How To Wash a Down Jacket - without damaging it!
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- čas přidán 12. 07. 2021
- Nervous about washing your or your kids' down jacket? In this video we'll show you how to wash and dry a down jacket safely and return it to its original warmth and loft.
Grangers Down Clothing Wash Kit- www.littleadventureshop.co.uk... - Jak na to + styl
This video save my life lol. Thank you for the tip about putting in the two dry towels.
Great, thanks for letting us know
Same
This has been the best video i've seen for washing down jackets! Thanks for sharing!
So glad to hear that! Thank you for your kind comment.
Hello LAS, I followed your instructions to the letter and now my Moncler jacket looks brand new. Thank you for your clear and concise instructions.
Great, so glad it worked for you.
@@LittleAdventureShop I followed your instructions but it turned into a chicken, I don't know what happened
@@user_bilal i had a similar issue my moncler turned into a goose
@@user_bilalLooks like the down jacket in the video zipped up itself in the dryer
Such simple and helpful advice, thank you! So glad I checked this video before hanging the jacket to dry all night! 🙏🏼👍🏻🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Thank you for leaving your kind comment. Happy we could help!
Your instructions worked for my Hugo Boss down jacket. I used decathlon down detergent, and the jacket came out as clean as new. Drying worked well also, although I used tennis balls. Fluffy renewed down jacket!🎉
Great!
very professional video - you remind me of a TV presenter honestly
Thank you so much, that's very kind!
This video really helped mě a lot! Tank you
Our pleasure. Hope your jacket comes out of the wash just as well!
Thanks so much for this video. My favorite down jacket needs cleaning, and I've been hesitant to do it myself. But, I've gone ahead and purchased the product you recommended. I'll be sure to save this video for future reference.
Thanks for your feedback and good luck with washing the jacket.
How did the jacket turn out
she didn’t help with a fukn thing your just commenting cause she is a kinda cute and i kinda ageee ya flop
@@LittleAdventureShop should I put it on spin and drain aswell on the washing machine
@@s.0151 hi, the setting I use automatically has a light spin and drain… so yes, I guess you do.
I messed up my nike jacket yesterday and watched your video.Thank you a lot l was able to restore it.
So glad we could help!
The pair of down coats I got my kids from Ralph Lauren came in today. This video is a blessing. Thank you.
So glad you found it useful!
This was very helpful. Thank you!
So glad it was helpful!
I got a blue Hoodrich coat but it’s got mud stains plus it got stuck in the back of my bike and I’ve tried to wash mud out of it before but it kinda just faded and was still there do yk how I can fully get rid of the muck
Hey! Thanks for the video. I have one of those machines with 2 in 1 (washer+dryer) can i use it? 'cause I'm not really sure what is the method to dry
Thank you so much for this video!
Thank you! So glad we could help!
Hey Rebecca, just wondering with the Grangers kit when would you use the 'Down Repel' i'm looking to wash my Moncler downjacket but which product to use, I have both the downwash and downrepel! Thanks
What about a long down coat? And could you try to dry the coat in a washing machine that has the drying option also? It is of course not the same as tumble dryer but have a machine that has this drying option. I do need to wash my long down coat and since it was expensive I am trying to gather as much information as possible prior to washing it.
You got any rekommendations for when you just want to remove indiviually stains and don’t want to wash the whole jacket? Great video by the way!!
Thank you for this
No worries, hope you found it useful
My machine washing settings were 30 degrees and 1000 spins n that last for only 10 mins .. do u think it’s okay?
Thank you for the great video managed too save my RAB Gillet after watching your short video. I actually washed it my hand in the sink with HOT water, regulator detergent and softener. As it was drying found lots of clumps. Thought I had ruined the GILLET, I manged to save it bye taking it too the laundrette tumble trying it on a low temp inside out stuck 3 tennis balls in with it and after 40 mins the loft came back and it was back too normal. ❤❤❤
That's great to hear! Thank you for your feedback! Have a good day.
hi i have this problem should i wet the jacket before putting it in the tumble dryer or did you just put the dry jacket in? thanks for your tip.
Hi, can you please tell me what setting you use for the spin cycle? Should I use the most gentle/lowest setting?
Hi there, I use the gentle or sports wash 30 degree cycle - both see to work fine.
Hi, loved you video! Which tumble dryer is that? I have bosch washing machine same as yours and looking to buy a good tumble dryer. Many thanks!
Thank you it's a Bosch Exxcel
Any alternative if you don’t have a dryer?
My washing machine is connected to hot water intake. Can i wash it with hot water?
Hi there, is it OK to use a 'normal' setting in the washer, or should I set my wash cycle to delicate?
Hi, I use the delicate cycle, and that has always cleaned the jackets fine… they’ve been grubby but not filthy. I would go with the most gentle cycle that you think will clean your jacket.
Thank you so much! 😊
You're welcome 😊
I thought my jacket was ruined, but this actually made it better than it was before😂
So glad to hear that!!
Thanks Rebecca! Any tips if I don't have a tumble dry machine? -just the washer
Hi, yes you can air dry them. It will take quite a while through (days). I would let your jacket drip dry from a hanger and then in a couple of times a day redistribute the down by giving it a good shake. As it gets dryer you'll probably want to shake the down around more regularly to break up the clumps of down. This method does work it just takes time a bit of persistence..
Very beneficial, thank you!
So glad you found it useful!
Yesterday i washed my woods down jacke5 650 fill down .All tye fill material got accumulated down .please tell me what to do
Hi, thanks for this really useful video! Does this method work for puffer jackets that aren't natural down? Ie synthetic fillers?
Hi, with synthetic puffer jackets you don't need to be as careful with the drying process. You can just wash and hang them up to dry/ tumble dry/ air dry. Most synthetic insulation is a sheet sewn into the garment do it stays in place when you wash it and doesn't clump at one end of the baffle like down does.
Thanks for your sharing experience, that’s make me more confident washing my down jacket! I have a bit query about what temperature you set for drying the jacket? I see from the dryer I have, there are 4 options and 2 of them have the lowest temperature 30 degree. Should I choose that?
Hi, I think mine was around 55°C
Won't this make the down move to one side leaving cold spots
The tumble dryer is key. I washed a thick down vest in the washing machine. My heart sank when it came out .. but I let it air dry. It was a disaster. So I brought it to the dry cleaners, and asked them to wash it normally, and then dry it. They did, and it came back looking like new. So even if you have a disaster, trust me : it is retrievable.
Hi, thanks for your comment. That's really interesting about the air drying. Glad you managed to "fix" your jacket !
Thank you soo much
You're welcome!
በጣም አመሰግናለው ! 🇪🇹🙏🏾👍🏾 Thank you very much 🙏🏾👍🏾
Glad we could help!
Impressive Introduction ma'am 🌺
Thanks a lot 😊
Hello. Super helpful video. The cost I need to wash has a fur trim. If I put that in a bag and tied it with elastic of you think it might come out ok? I am thinking that might keep most of the water out. Any thoughts really,appreciated 😊
Hi there, good question. To be honest I've only ever had coats with removable faux fur trim. But have a look at this article it looks pretty comprehensive:
www.thespruce.com/how-to-clean-faux-fur-coats-2145795
If it's faux fur I think the washing part looks OK but you'll need to be careful drying it. Real fur is going to be more tricky, maybe try your plastic bag idea but I think the water will move up the fabric regardless of how tight you manage to tie the bag on.
Let me know how you get on!
hi, normal washing powder is not recommended ? thanks for your video and advice
Hi yes, because most "normal" washing powders and liquids have additives which enhance the colour etc (all the marketing blurb). The issue is that this can leave a residue on the down and so reduce the loft after washing. Specific down wash is really simple and just cleans the down and doesn't leave a residue.
Can you use dryer balls if you don't have the special balls or tennis balls?
Hi there, thanks for your message. Ideally you want to balls to have a bit of weight to them or be prickly so they bounce the jacket around a bit in the dryer. My dryer balls are really soft, light and smooth so I don't think they would be ideal. If your concerned just stop the dryer a few times and give your jacket a really good shake to move the down around.
Hi I have a blue outer puffer jacket with white wool inner. Can use the same technique? It's a hollister puffer jacket
Hi, I guess the washing would be fine you'll just want to be careful with the drying to make sure you don't shrink the wool.
Does it loose its goretex layer
Hi there. I have delicate and hand wash setting in my washer. Which setting is better? Thank you
Hi, I would have through either would be OK... they are probably very similar programs.
Hi, can you use a top load washer that has no center agitator? Also for detergent, can I use the regular Tide liquid ?
Hi, yes I think you would be OK without the central agitator. We don't have Tide here but I think it's a standard detergent. You would be better using a plain washing soap or a specific down wash so the down in your jacket isn't coated with the extra colour enhancers etc in modern detergents.
May I please know what temperature low heat really is? I have an AEG tumble dryer which comes with so many programs that stress me out. Please help. Thank you
Hi, confusing aren't they with so many options! I think low temperature on mine is around 55°C/125°F
I ruined my jacket yesterday, that’s how I got here. Going to try this method. I hope it works for me.
Good luck!
How fast a spin should the jacket go in for when it is in the tumble dryer? Also is it safe to do this when the brand’s logo isn’t embroidered? I have experienced the logo peeling off before. Thanks in advance for your help :)
Hi there, good questions! I think tumble drying is going to increase the risk of a brand logo coming off, particularly if it has already started to peel. Having said that we've never had any problems with logos peeling after washing and tumble drying. You cold turn your jacket inside out to prevent a logo rubbing against the drum of the machine, this would probably help.
Our tumble dryer doesn't give spin speeds. The spin cycle at the end of a wash is going to be far higher than anything a tumble dryer is going to reach during the drying phase. So I think as long as the jacket is being turned frequently then that should be fine.
Thanks for the questions, I hope this is of some help.
I’m here after ruining my €400 Armani jacket 😢
Oh dear, try washing it again and hopefully your be able to restore the loft.
@@LittleAdventureShop I managed to recover it. 3 tennisballs cold air dyer, its as new again 😃 I’m sooooo happy I watched this video, thank you!!
@@Ferhat89 😁
I'm here after giving 1st wash to my tommy hilfiger puffer jacket.. its not looking nice... clots of cotton inside.. 😢
😂😂😂
Can I let the coat just dry by itself? I don’t have a dryer. I have a Zara coat, very beautiful, but it sheds some feathers on the inside and the feathers cling on black pants or tights usually.
Hi, yes you can air dry them. It will take quite a while through (days). I would let your jacket drip dry from a hanger and then in a couple of times a day redistribute the down by giving it a good shake. As it gets dryer you'll probably want to shake the down around more regularly to break up the clumps of down. This method does work it just takes time a bit of persistence..
Thank you so mush I’ve been worrying about washing my jacket that is so expensive
So glad we could help!!
Can I use those balls in a big drum washing machine at my local laundrette I have a few down filled coats to wash before they go into storage over the summer?
Hi, the balls go in the tumble dryer (not the washing machine). I guess that would be fine at the laundrette, they just tend to be bigger than domestic machines.
Can I use a regular washing liquid for my Nuptse North face jacket?
Or it has to be that special Down jacket detergent ?
Hi, the special down cleaners clean the down without leaving residue on the down fibers. "Normal" detergents tend to have extra colour enhancers - blah blah that can add weight to the down fibres so you struggle to get the original loft back in the down.
Do you have any strategies for those that do not have a dryer, just the washing machine? Think I could use a hairdryer or should I just let it dry in the sun?
Hi, yes you can air dry them. It will take quite a while through (days). I would let your jacket drip dry from a hanger and then in a couple of times a day redistribute the down by giving it a good shake. As it gets dryer you'll probably want to shake the down around more regularly to break up the clumps of down. This method does work it just takes time a bit of persistence.
unfortunately i dont have a dryer. does it still work with spin dry of the washinh machine and putting some tennis balls
Hi no I don't think so. Just let the machine do the spin and then allow to air dry - it will take a day or so. keep going back to the jacket and shaking it out particularly when it is getting quite dry.
My question is because I have a top loader washer. Could I just wash it by hand with the right detergent warm water squeeze it gently and put it in the dryer with the balls would that work?
Hi, you might want to let the jacket drip dry a bit to get more of the water out before putting in the dryer - but I don't see why it wouldn't work in theory.
So buy your product to clean my jacket right?
Hello LAS
i can't really down granger down wash where i am from😢
Can i use a deiny wool and delicate wash instead?
Or would it ruin it?
Hi, it's best to use a really simple wash liquid (basically a soap) without any colour enhancers... whitening agents etc that go into standard detergents. All of that extra stuff sticks to the down and reduced the loft
I'm not sure if that grangers detergent has fragrance and would be ok for eczema? I'm wondering if a small amount of my ecover zero liquid detergent would be okay and if air drying with a dehumidifier is an ok alternative to tumble drying.
Thanks for your comment, you can definitely skip the tumble dryer but you should give the jacket a good shake out every hour or so during the drying period to the down gets re-distributed.
The Grangers down wash doesn't have any added fragrances, it's a very mild cleaner in comparison with "normal" washing products. That's why it's good for down. I don't know about the Ecover detergent, if you give it a go let me know how you get on!
@@LittleAdventureShop Thanks for your reply. I think I'll try the ecover detergent and use a relatively small amount.
@@LittleAdventureShop I went ahead and washed it with ecover. There are a lot of clumps. I imagine it will fluff up again as it dries if I massage/shake it? I'm not sure how long that'll take with the dehumudifier. I might have to borrow a tumble drier.
I got a fan on it now, so hopefully that helps.
@@mattlm64 How’s the drying going?
i have a laundry machine with an agitator in the middle, could i put my down jacket in it or will it get damaged?
Hi there. We've not tried this ourselves so we can't reccomend it. A quick bit of searching reveals others saying that you probably shouldn't use a machine with an agitator. It's definitely woirth contacting the manufacturer if you know what brand of jacket you have and getting their direct advice I think. Sorry that we can't be more helpful in this instance!
Thanks for the tips! Just wondering would it be ok to wash more than one jacket at a time? (Sorry silly question 😅)
Hi, thanks for your question. I've tried washing a few down jackets at once but the arms of the jackets have all come out tightly twisted around each other and I worry that this can damage the down. I would probably wash a down jacket and down gillet (vest) together but otherwise (annoyingly) I would stick to washing jackets individually.
@@LittleAdventureShop Thank you so much for yr reply :)
Thanks very much.
Btw on the technical side of the video, I find the audio levels are bit low. I hope your later videos are having good audio gain!
Hi, thanks for the feedback.
Thank you, can i put two down jackets at the same time?
Hi, thanks for your question. I've tried washing a few down jackets at once but the arms of the jackets have all come out tightly twisted around each other and I worry that this can damage the down. I would probably wash a down jacket and down gillet (vest) together but otherwise (annoyingly) I would stick to washing jackets individually.
Hello! I am so concerned beacause it was my first time i washed my north face jacket. The problem is that i don’t have a dryer so i need to wait until i go to my aunt’s house so i can use her drying machine. Do you think i can wait maybe 3 days and until then just let it dry from the air?
Hi, don't panic! you can air dry them but you'll need to keep shaking the the jacket to reposition the down. If it looks terrible I would rewash and then use your aunt's drying machine to dry fully. I've washed a jacket before and then left it out and forgotten to put in in the tumble dryer. I just rewashed it a couple of days later and then dried and it came out fine.
@@LittleAdventureShop phew I will have to do that too as I have just took mine out the wash and noticed the clumps but I used conditioner etc so would it be best to rinse and then tumble dry it now
Is it imperative to use a tumble dryer for the drying process? Or are there any hacks for if you don’t have one?
Hi. How can I purchase the washing kit you mention please?
Hey it is the Grangers down wash kit. We sell it on our website: www.littleadventureshop.co.uk/collections/clean-and-repair/products/grangers-down-clothing-wash-kit
Or If you google 'Grangers down wash kit' it should come up!
Hi! Great video - Can I still tumble dry a polyester puffer jacket on low heat, the same as a feather-insulted down jacket?
A lot of videos I’m seeing is regarding expensive down jackets/North Face where they are real feathers, but I want to mainted the puffer jacket’s loft through drying it and not line hanging it as the garment’s suggestion.
Hi, yes I think the synthetic fabric is fine to tumble dry. It's much easier to to wash than down. I would just go on a low medium heat. It shouldn't take too long to dry as the polyester doesn't absorb water.
@@LittleAdventureShop cheers for the reply! I washed and dried it as per my normal cycles, but with a lower heat setting and you were right with it drying fast! The only issue is redistributing all of the polyester loft, but a good shake and parting it over the coat seems to work a bit
I live in Australia can I get this from my local supermarket like coles or Woolworths ?
Hi, I'm not sure but contact Grangers direct and I'm sure they can help you: grangers.co.uk/pages/contact-us
Tq sis 👍🏻
Thanks!
I've washed it in the machine with another rain jacket and laundry detergent. After air drying, it looks ruined. Do I need to wash it again in the machine with liquid soap or can I put the dried jacket straight into the dryer? Or can I perhaps just dunk it in water to wet it before drying in the tumbler?
Hi - personally I would start again and rewash.
Do we have to put it in the dryer? What if we take it out of the washing machine and then lay it out to dry? Will that ruin a down jacket?
Hi, you can air dry them. It will take quite a while through (days). I would let your jacket drip dry from a hanger and then in a couple of times a day redistribute the down by giving it a good shake. As it gets dryer you'll probably want to shake the down around more regularly to break up the clumps of down. This method does work it just takes time a bit of persistence...
I have a fiber jacket that I washed and this caused the filling inside it to clump. Can you help me fix it? I love this jacket too much ، I took the jacket to the dry cleaners, but they told me that it cannot be returned as it was, and that the feathers inside it cannot be same like before . I have balls of wool, can it help?
Please answer
Hi, it depends on the fill of your jacket. if the insulation is synthetic (fiber) then probably the filling has torn and this can't be fixed. If the fill is down/feather then wash it again and tumble dry - give wool balls a go and you should be able to get the loft back. If you're not sure what the filling of your jacket is made of then this video may help: czcams.com/video/B1IYmjJMCjw/video.htmlsi=bIAGhkzbH5gKnUHM
If we don’t have a dryer , is there any particular technique at home , we can use to dry the jacket and get it back to perfect shape ?
Hi, yes you can air dry them. It will take quite a while through (days). I would let your jacket drip dry from a hanger and then a couple of times a day redistribute the down by giving it a good shake. As it gets dryer you'll probably want to shake the down around more regularly to break up the clumps of down. This method does work it just takes time a bit of persistence..
@@LittleAdventureShop - thanks for your reply!
@@sunnynazar2382 No worries!
Do you have re treat with waterproofer after.
Hi, it depends on the type of wash you use. This wash from Grangers cleans and reproofs:
www.littleadventureshop.co.uk/products/grangers-down-care-kit-300ml
May I ask if it’s ok to wash a few down jackets together in the washing machine?
Hi there, good question. The truth is we haven't tried washing a few jackets together. I'm thinking that the problem will be wet down getting twisted in the arms of jackets being washed together and this might damage the down. You certainly wouldn't want to put them in a tumble dryer together as jackets will twist together and restrict the movement of the down. Personally I probably wouldn't risk it...
@@LittleAdventureShop Thank you that makes a lot of sense!👍🏼
Hi can I use dettol anti bacterial cleanser
Hi there! We've not tried that but I have heard of others using a mild antibacterial solution in their wash. We'd always reccomend contacting the manufacturer to make sure. You can also use your freezer to kill bacteria by putting shoes/clothes in for a couple of days too. Then follow a regular wash to remove any soiling etc. Hope that helps.
Hi there, I've unfortunately only found your video now, once I've already washed and air dried my jackets (3 if them!!!!) I didn't spin them, so they were dripping wet out the washing machine and then air dried them. The down has all clumped and doesn't feel completely dry. Can i still tumble dry at this point, or should i wet them again first?
Hi, I would start again. Put the jackets through another wash - spin properly and then you should be able to get the loft back when you dry them.
@@LittleAdventureShop thanks!
Where did you buy from Granger detergent from??
Here: www.littleadventureshop.co.uk/collections/clean-and-repair
We sell it.
If you can get your hands on a can of scotchguard by 3m, easily weatherproof these in the uk.
Thanks, we'll have to give that a go.
Great video , im.using a Samsung inverter dryer , it inly has a cotton or synthetic drying mode , it takes ages to dry our washing , tried 30 mins on synthetic , still really wet and felt, would you try the cotton setting
Hi, it does take quite a while to dry the down out - I'm not sure about cotton settings... I guess that is quite hot as you don't need to worry about cotton shrinking etc. I've had issues in the past with damaging the velcro patches on clothing by washing/drying them too hot, so I would be careful on the hotter settings.
@@LittleAdventureShop thank you for your time the jacket seems fine took 3 hours
Hi! How to wash columbia thermal omni heat jacket? Inside out?
Hi, I'm not that sure - but I doubt it matters. I would probably wash it the right way round as the outside of the jacket is probably more dirty than the inside.
can we wash together with same type of jackets?
Hi there, good question. The truth is we haven't tried washing a few jackets together. I'm thinking that the problem will be wet down getting twisted in the arms of jackets being washed together and this might damage the down. You certainly wouldn't want to put them in a tumble dryer together as jackets will twist together and restrict the movement of the down. Personally I probably wouldn't risk it...
Hi. I have 1 down feather jacket and 2 synthetic puffy jackets to wash (all adult), and a 10kg washing machine. Would it be too ambitious to wash them all together at once?
I probably wouldn't risk it. I would wash the two synthetics together and the down separately.
@@LittleAdventureShop thank you. That it exactly what I did 😅 I was so worried. I'm always worried I'll break my machine from the weight 🙈
Can I put multiple winter jackets in the washer?
Hi, thanks for your question. I've tried washing a few down jackets at once but the arms of the jackets have all come out tightly twisted around each other and I worry that this can damage the down. I would probably wash a down jacket and down gillet (vest) together but otherwise (annoyingly) I would stick to washing jackets individually.
Which program you are using mam ?
Hello - We choose a regular wash cycle, but go for a low temperature (30 deg C). Most down garments will have specific washing instructions, but those settings are a fairly safe bet.
Can you wash multiple doen jackets at once?
Hi, thanks for your question. I've tried washing a few down jackets at once but the arms of the jackets have all come out tightly twisted around each other and I worry that this can damage the down. I would probably wash a down jacket and down gillet (vest) together but otherwise (annoyingly) I would stick to washing jackets individually.
Can I put 2 adult down jacket at once, in washing machine? Thanks
Hi, I think ideally you wash one garment at a time. The issue is the arms knotting tightly together in the washing machine and damaging the down… the more arms the more chance of this happening!
Is it ok to wash multiple down jackets in the same washing cycle?
Hi there, people do wash multiple jackets at the same time. Personally I don't as I'm concerned about the arms of multiple jackets tightly wrapping together and damaging the down and putting stress on the baffle stitching. I am fairly cautious as I don't wash my down jackets that often and they are an expensive piece of clothing so I don't think it's worth the risk.
What is heat treatment of Jackets? Can we do it at home?
Hi, the down jackets can usually take the heat from a home tumble dryer.
Is a Down jacket is the sane as feather jacket ?
Hi, in terms of washing, down and feather can be treated the same.
Down is just specifically the inner feathers of a bird, which are smaller, softer and have more insulation properties. So practically speaking you treat them the same
Does this work on a hoodrich stadium puffer jacket
If it is a down jacket it should work.
I did as said on the instructions: washed it at 30°C and then went to the laundry place self service and put my jacket in the drying machine (mind you the smallest one there was 13kg) put 3 big tennis balls in with the jacket for 13 minutes first at 40°C (lowest temperature possible at that place) and my winter jacket from tommy hilfigher is ruined. some parts have that material, other parts dont't have any.. I am feeling desperate cause I went to the landry&drying service and it is closed..So I have to wait till Monday and ask them if they can do anything.
Have same thing not help any tennis balls 😢
Hi, sorry for taking a while to reply. I've washed a jacket before and think that I have ruined it. You can wash it again and have another go. I think you're going to have to dry it for considerably longer than 13mins to get the down to dry out, it does take quite a while. If the down isn't fully dry it will clump together and look like you've ruined your jacket. I hope you've fixed your jacket!
@@LittleAdventureShop Thank you for your reply! Yes, I've managed to fix it. I just had to manually move the clumps and shake it every hour or so and let it air dry for 2 days. Now it looks back to normal, thankfully. Next time I know what to do.
How can I fix the clumping without a dryer?
Hi, you just need to be patient and tease the down out as it drys. It's probably going to take a few days to dry out without a dryer so keep coming back to the jacket and shaking the down around so it separates and drys fully.
I recently washed my north face coat . I did not read the instructions and I put the coat in cold water (with other coats) but on the label it said to put it on warm and separately (after I washed the coat I realized ) then I put the coat in the dryer low heat (for 60 mins with tennis balls and it came out flat) What should I do ? I hope I did not ruin it. Thanks
Hi Mne, A couple of quick questions: Did you use regular detergent in the wash? Is the jacket filling natural down, or a synthetic filling?
@@LittleAdventureShop yes i diid use regular detergent and yes it is a natural down .Thanks for replying
We're not experts on fabric care, but from your description I think I'd probably give it a second gentle wash with a soap solution (or dedicated down wash) and then retry the drying cycle with tenns-balls again. What makes the down 'fluff' up is the ability of the jacket to bounce around in both the empty washing machine and dryer. It sounds as though it got pretty squashed in a full wash. If in doubt, I'd get in touch with North Face's customer care department as they might have specific instructions for your jacket. Have faith - down will definitlely recover if given a chance, so I don't think you have ruined your jacket. Hope that helps a little.
@@LittleAdventureShop thanks
But how would u wash a moose knuckles? Is it the same process?
Hi there, I'm not familiar with that brand but if the jacket is down filled and has no fur on it then yes this method should be fine.
What do you do if you don't have a tumble dryer? I don't trust cleaning services since there are so few left and I can't find any in my area with high ratings. I'm on year 3 without any wash and it's deseperately needing it. I read someone using a hair dryer, but that must have taken hours, haha. Any tips would be greatly appreciated!! 😊
Hi, you can air-dry your jacket! It will take quite a while though (days). I would let your jacket drip dry from a hanger and then a couple of times a day redistribute the down by giving it a good shake. As it gets dryer you'll probably want to shake the down around more regularly to break up the clumps of down. This method does work it just takes time a bit of persistence... I've personally never tried the hair dryer method, if you have a thin down jacket it might be worth giving it a go, however, if you have a thick one it's going to take a long time!!
@@LittleAdventureShop Thank you for the reply! We have a heated bathroom and I can regulate the temp. Plus good airing. Might work to just let it dry out there with the temp cranked a little. I'll make sure to shake it every 2h. If I do that with the hairdryer as well, I'll reply back if it worked or not! 🤣
Thanks once again! Hope you have a wonderful day 😊👌🏻
No problem, do let us know how you get on.
Can I wash 2 down jacket at the same time or just one at a time?
Hi, thanks for your question. I've tried washing a few down jackets at once but the arms of the jackets have all come out tightly twisted around each other and I worry that this can damage the down. I would probably wash a down jacket and down gillet (vest) together but otherwise (annoyingly) I would stick to washing jackets individually.
Can you wash multiple down jackets at a time?
Hi, thanks for your question. I've tried washing a few down jackets at once but the arms of the jackets have all come out tightly twisted around each other and I worry that this can damage the down. I would probably wash a down jacket and down gillet (vest) together but otherwise (annoyingly) I would stick to washing jackets individually.
What should you do if the down is still clumped together after using dryer
I would give it a really good shake and try drying it some more. It it's still clumping it may not be 100% dry.
Where do you buy down washing solution?
We sell it but Grangers are out of stock at the moment - there's more due in soon.
I got two white jackets. I made same stupid mistake twice. I washed wirh other things in machine now no longer white and no puff anymore just look flat. I just washed and dried normally. Jackets were over £300 each. I not only need to try rewashing like this. I need to figure out how to get them white again.
Oh dear! You should be able to get the loft back again by rewashing each jacket and throughly drying... but I'm not sure how to get them white again!
Is there any way of washing without a tumble dryer?
Hi, yes you can air dry a down jacket. I'm planning on trying it very soon. From what I've heard it will take quite a while ( a few days).You'll want to hag it to drip dry first and then once it's not soaking wet keep going back to it a shaking up the down to make sure it doesn't clump.
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