What detergent can I use for down jacket?

We recommend using Nikwax Down Wash for your jacket, but a gentle detergent like Woolite will work in a pinch. For down wash, I recommend using Granger Down Wash, Gear Aid ReviveX Down Wash, or Nikwax Down Wash.

How do you clean the surface of a down jacket?

Spot clean the down jacket using an all-natural soap or special down soap made specifically for cleaning down. Simply pour a small amount of the cleaning mixture on the areas that need to be cleaned and allow it to sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Once it has soaked the area, rinse with warm, clean water and pat dry.

Do dry cleaners ruin down jackets?

The feathers in the dry cleaning solvent are very hard and very flexible. 4. After testing, it was found that the feathers would break and crack after a long time and many times dry cleaning, which is equivalent to crushing grass after drying.

How do I clean my Rab pertex?

Hand or machine wash using a technical cleaner such as Nikwax Tech Wash on a gentle 30ºC cycle. Avoid detergents, fabric softeners or conditioners, drycleaning or ironing as these may damage the garment.

Can you machine wash a down filled jacket?

Machine-washing a down jacket Machine-wash your down jacket on a gentle cycle at 30 degrees °C. If it’s available, select the ‘extra rinse’ option. Use a down-specific soap or detergent, like Grangers Down Wash Concentrate. Skip the spin cycle.

Can you wash a down jacket with regular detergent?

There are 3 things you’ll need to wash your down jacket: down soap, a front load washer, and a dryer with reliably low heat. While you can use regular detergents, they can strip away the natural oils in down and don’t always rinse out cleanly so I recommend using a cleaner specifically designed for down.

How do you fluff a down jacket after washing it?

The Secret: Throw the puffer into the dryer on a low setting on its own, adding a few tennis balls to the machine. While the jacket dries, the tennis balls will bounce around the machine, constantly hitting the jacket like you would fluff a pillow back into shape.

Do Down Jackets need to be dry cleaned?

Down jackets are usually pricey, so you want to be careful when cleaning the garment. Although you may think your down jacket needs to be dry cleaned, this isn’t necessarily the case. While it’s fine to have it professionally cleaned, dry cleaning is not recommended, because the chemicals can damage the filling.

Is it better to dry clean or wash a down jacket?

Why has my puffer jacket gone flat?

Can you wash a down filled coat?

How do you make a down jacket fluffy again?

Can You Wash your Rab down at home?

Rab down products can be home cleaned, however, this is a difficult and time-consuming job as the drying process can take several hours. Please give it careful consideration before starting; box wall garments and sleeping bags may require you to redistribute the down after washing.

Where did the Rab down jacket come from?

Down jackets and down insulation is where everything began for Rab® back in England in the 1980s. Since that point, Rab® down jackets have consistently represented the pinnacle of innovation in the outdoor industry.

Why do mountaineers often choose Rab down jackets?

Since that point, Rab® down jackets have consistently represented the pinnacle of innovation in the outdoor industry. If you’ve ever wondered why mountaineers often choose down jackets over other winter jackets, the biggest benefit is the warmth to weight ratio.

How does Rab wash a sleeping bag back?

Select a jacket or sleeping bag wash, we’ll send you a bag with pre-paid postage. 2. Send your item back Send your Rab sleeping bag or jacket back to us in the provided bag. 3. We wash your item We wash your jacket or bag so it looks and lofts like new. 4. We send it back Your jacket or bag arrives at your door, ready for your next trip.