Machine washing a down jacket that says do not wash?

[adidan]

Apparently it's the drying that's the issue..
Indont reallt understand how hand wash even works. It's still going to get soaked. It would still need to be tumble dried.

If I was going to do it myself I'd use wool settings

Ah ha, yeah. Got ya.

Yeah it's the most annoying part about washing any down jacket, you end up chasing clumps around like a nutter no matter what you do.

 

[413x]

Ah ha, yeah. Got ya.

Yeah it's the most annoying part about washing any down jacket, you end up chasing clumps around like a nutter no matter what you do.

Its the first time it has to be washed. I've gotten away with airing it. But this last trip it def needs a wash.

Coming up to winter now too. So I'd like to be able to use it

 

[darkblade]

Still might be worth contacting some local ones as they tend to also offer specialised cleaning services as well, I know my old local could also do my bike leathers and other weird and wonderful stuff.

Not sure if we want to ask?!

 

[slinxy]

I washed my down coats, jackets and bodywarmers in the washing machine… it’s just a case of making sure they dry correctly and fluffing them back up.

 

[The_Arbiter]

Wouldn't bother myself, unless you've had the value out of it already. I'd just wipe it down inside and out. Good down should handle a bit of sweat, that's if it managed to even seep through. I normally wear a thin long sleeve to help prevent sweat passing onto a jacket.

 

[Blackjack Davy]

Just bung it in the tumble dryer leave it on the lowest setting for a looooong time

 

[pepp77]

https://www.berghaus.com/how-to-wash-a-down-jacket.list - They should know

 

[tom_e]

Not sure if we want to ask?!

Latex collection, leather harnesses... You know all the normal stuff

 

[Pho]

https://www.berghaus.com/how-to-wash-a-down-jacket.list - They should know

This is pretty much the same instructions I've seen and used for washing down duvets too. I think the non-bio detertent is the most important part, bio will breakdown the feather.

 

[413x]

Think I'll get some balls and some special down detergent and give it a go.

F around.. Find out.... I guess!

 

[Street]

If it's 20 that's fine. I mean to buy the stuff and the electricity it's probably 20

I'm sure it was about £15 last time I had one done, but that was a few years ago now so £20 is probably about right.

 

[arknor]

I think the biggest problem is the feathers clumping together and making sure they're all dry. This is where a tumble drier on the lowest heat setting would be ideal, but it's your own gamble as to whether the jacket will survive.

I've got some ridiculously expensive Hungarian Goose Down pillows and they are machine washable up to 40c.

Washable up to 40°C in a large capacity machine. Tumble dry on hot setting until completely dry. Do not dry clean. Using a pillow protector will help to prolong the life of your pillow

I think I'd do them on a delicates wash though, I'd imagine the jacket can survive that, if not the OP can just hand wash it in the bath.

fill the bath half way, add some washing machine detergent let it soak a bit, agitate it some, let it soak some more.

do the same thing with clean water a few times.

Seems like drying them fast enough is probably the issue

 

[413x]

I've got some ridiculously expensive Hungarian Goose Down pillows and they are machine washable up to 40c.


I think I'd do them on a delicates wash though, I'd imagine the jacket can survive that, if not the OP can just hand wash it in the bath.

fill the bath half way, add some washing machine detergent let it soak a bit, agitate it some, let it soak some more.

do the same thing with clean water a few times.

Seems like drying them fast enough is probably the issue

Yeah I think 8ts the drying.
And hand wash or machine it seems like you'd still need to tumble dry.

That seems to be the main thing you must have a tumble dryer

 

[arknor]

That seems to be the main thing you must have a tumble dryer

launderettes still exist, also some Morrisons have massive washing machines ouitside in the carpark, I'm guessing they have a dryer function too

 

[darael]

I've got some ridiculously expensive Hungarian Goose Down pillows and they are machine washable up to 40c.


I think I'd do them on a delicates wash though, I'd imagine the jacket can survive that, if not the OP can just hand wash it in the bath.

fill the bath half way, add some washing machine detergent let it soak a bit, agitate it some, let it soak some more.

do the same thing with clean water a few times.

Seems like drying them fast enough is probably the issue

My washing machine has a duvet cycle and I think this would be the ideal cycle if the OP's washing machine also has such a cycle. If not, then a silk or delicates program should be gentle enough.

I wouldn't dry a jacket on a high heat, just in case the material melts. A long cool drying cycle will help fluff the jacket up, as well as removing any of clumps of feathers every 15 minutes or so.

I can remember washing feather pillows and duvet in a previous machine and that put me off. Not just the clumping of feathers, but also when they start pricking through the fabric later on.

 

[Mercenary Keyboard Warrior]

Silk or wool setting will generally be the kindest setting if you don't have a delicates one.

Assume you haven't got an airing cupboard? Thats where we dry stuff like down duvet and pillows.
Just give them a shake every few hours when you can.

 

[arknor]

I can remember washing feather pillows and duvet in a previous machine and that put me off

yea I don't want to wash mine... maybe launderette if they promise they won't ruin them.

 

[ShiWarrior]

 

[sprite1275]

launderettes still exist, also some Morrisons have massive washing machines ouitside in the carpark, I'm guessing they have a dryer function too

This. Find a launderette. I definitely know there's one in EastEnders.

 

[413x]

Decided to take the plunge today and all good.
Bit scary coming out of the washing machine. Super flat and clumpy.

5x25 minute session in the dryer and manually pulling apart clumps and it's fully puffed up again.