Can it be washed in the washing machine? How, under what conditions?
Adrian (Community)
| Customer Service
26.09.2022 14:47
Hi maria, Patagonia state the following:
Use a down-specific detergent and follow the directions on the bottle. Traditional detergent can strip down of its natural oils and negatively affect the loft and performance.
A front-loading washing machine is preferred, though a top-loader will work just fine on a hand-wash or delicate setting.
Down items will have better loft, which directly equates to better performance (keeping you warm), if you use a dryer(at low temperature) rather than line drying. To help break up clumps and redistribute the down, include 2 clean tennis balls or a large heavy-cotton bath towel in the dryer. Be patient, it will take a few dryer cycles to be completely dry and lump-free.
Hi maria, Patagonia state the following:
Use a down-specific detergent and follow the directions on the bottle. Traditional detergent can strip down of its natural oils and negatively affect the loft and performance.
A front-loading washing machine is preferred, though a top-loader will work just fine on a hand-wash or delicate setting.
Down items will have better loft, which directly equates to better performance (keeping you warm), if you use a dryer(at low temperature) rather than line drying. To help break up clumps and redistribute the down, include 2 clean tennis balls or a large heavy-cotton bath towel in the dryer. Be patient, it will take a few dryer cycles to be completely dry and lump-free.