Kids winter tips: How to wash a down jacket

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How To Machine Wash A Kids Down Jacket

1. Check the care instructions first.

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2. Close all zippers and Velcro tabs

3. Remove obvious stains

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4. Turn the jacket inside out and put it in the washing machine

5. Put in  2 - 4 caps of dawn cleaner ( depending on the number of jackets you are washing).

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6. Select a gentle cycle and warm water (30 °C). Do not add fabric softener

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7. If it’s available, select the extra rinse option.

8. Press start.

How to Dry A Kids Down Jacket

It’s better to drip dry a down jacket dry or use a tumble dryer

1. Once the wash is complete, carefully remove the down jacket. It'll be pretty heavy.

2. Lay the jacket flat to dry on a clothing rack. As you do this, gently fluff up the down.

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3. It’ll take around 24–48 hours to drip dry, depending on the weather conditions.

4. As the jacket dries, keep giving it the occasional fluff, particularly around any wet clumps of down.

5. When the down jacket is almost dry, put it in the tumble dryer on low heat and check it regularly.

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6. To maximize the loft of your kid’s down jacket, throw in two to three tennis balls or drying balls. This will really help fluff up the jacket.

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Can You Hand-wash A Down Jacket?

The answer is YES:

Soak the jacket for up to 60 minutes in a sink.

Add a down-specific detergent.

Compress the item to remove air and place it in soapy water.

Rinse the item repeatedly until the water runs clear at least three times.

Use the up-mentioned steps to dry your child’s jackets.

Tips

Here are some valuable tips for you:

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Use a toothbrush for spot cleaning the collar if necessary

If possible, always use front-loading washing machines

Avoid dry cleaning as chemicals can damage the jacket

Don’t wring the down jacket, no matter how heavy it is. If you must, gently shake any excess water off while supporting its weight.

Do not use or store the jacket while it’s wet. Otherwise, your young adventure will be wet and smelly.

Bottom Line

We hope that our guide will be helpful to you and your baby this winter. If you have any questions, feel free to drop a comment for us!