Important rules on how to wash a down jacket with biodown in an automatic washing machine and manually
Previously, in severe frosts, only fur coats or clothes made of natural down saved people. These clothes kept us warm, but were quite heavy and inconvenient to use.
Technology does not stand still, and now there is a semi-synthetic analogue of natural fluff - bio fluff.
We'll tell you what kind of material this is, is it possible and how to wash a down jacket with bio-down in an automatic washing machine.
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Is it possible to wash a bio-down jacket?
Such down jackets and down jackets are easier to care for than products made from natural down.
However, they may become deformed after washing, and one edge of the garment may become longer than the other. The down may become matted and the jacket itself may become wrinkled., and the product will lose its external luster.
Despite this, you can wash products made from bio-down, you just need to follow certain rules.
Handwash
Washing a down jacket by hand more labor intensive than machine washing. But they resort to it because they consider it more careful.
It is most convenient to wash the item in a large basin or directly in the bathtub. Washing water should be warm, but not hot. The maximum permissible temperature is 45 degrees.
Before washing, straighten the down jacket and “beat” it well so that the down:
- evenly distributed
- became more voluminous
- absorbed water evenly.
The detergent is dissolved evenly in the water, then the item is lowered and gently wetted.
You can use any powder for washing, but liquid detergent is considered more gentle., and dry powder removes heavy stains better.
You can replace the powder with soap, preferably baby soap. The soap is dissolved evenly in the solution, rather than lathering the entire jacket.
Exceptions are places with heavy pollution. For better washing results, the item can be pre-soaked, but not for more than a few hours. Prolonged soaking greatly compresses the fluff and spoils the item.
It is not forbidden to use the air conditioner, but with careful hand washing it is not necessary. Moreover, it is more difficult to rinse it manually.
During the washing process, you need to gently beat the entire down jacket with small amplitude movements. After processing the entire product, you need to wait until the water drains by itself and collect water for rinsing. Carry out rinsing with the same movements, repeat if necessary.
Also, do not squeeze, especially twist, the product.. This will disrupt both the structure of the fabric and the structure of the filler. You need to wait for the water to drain on its own.
How to machine wash?
For washing in a washing machine, you should also use non-hot water - 40-45 degrees.
The best programs for washing outerwear are:
- delicate wash,
- "No folds" mode
- Some models have a special mode for down products - “Down Jacket” or “Down Blanket”.
It is also important to choose the right spin, or abandon it altogether. Spin should be no more than 600 rpm.
Choosing detergent, you need to keep in mind:
Dry powder washes better, but rinses worse. In some modern machines with a water saving mode, such powder may leave streaks.- Liquid powder, especially for delicate items, washes worse, but treats the item more carefully.
- Fabric softener is not prohibited, but you will have to use an additional rinse.
For better distribution and then rinsing of the powder, as well as maintaining the shape of the product, it is recommended to put it in the washing machine along with a jacket or down jacket several balls. Great for tennis balls.
If there are heavily soiled areas on a down jacket or down jacket, it is recommended to pre-soak them for a couple of hours, or better yet, simply moisten them with water and wash the soiled areas with washing soap.
This video will show you how to properly wash down jackets in a washing machine:
How to dry it properly?
From proper drying The final result of washing the product depends very much.
Things with bio-fluff Under no circumstances should you wring out or allow sharp bends in the fabric of a wet product. (for example, you can't just hang a jacket folded in half on a line). Eliminating such a gap will not be easy.
For best results, allow most of the water to drain. To do this, you can simply leave the item lying in the bath.
Or immediately lay it out (not hang it up, but spread it over the entire surface of the dryer) to dry, and lay rags down, which you can wring out as they get wet.
If most of the water has drained from the down jacket and it is slightly damp, You can hang it vertically on a hanger.
You can’t put such things on the battery, but you can put a radiator nearby (at least 40 cm from the thing) to speed up the process. Biofluff does not ignite, but melts.
You shouldn’t relax during the drying process either; you should regularly turn the jacket over and fluff up the fluff. Is it true, These things usually don’t dry for long – 3-4 hours.
If there is no such mode, then select the minimum drying temperature (no more than 30 degrees). It is better to carry out several drying cycles at a low temperature than to set it to high and ruin the item.
In what cases is dry cleaning only allowed?
If the jacket or down jacket has fur trim or a solid fur insert that cannot be detached, it is only possible dry cleaning at a specialized dry cleaner.
If you decide to wash them, you will irrevocably damage the fur, and if you decide to clean them with a brush, you will not achieve the necessary cleanliness of the product.
Summary
In conclusion we can say that:
items made from bio-down can be washed at a temperature not exceeding 40 degrees;- When washing by hand, you need to constantly beat the fluff, and when washing by machine, add tennis balls;
- the product cannot be wrung out, twisted, or folded in half;
- wash and dry the down jacket buttoned up and inside out;
- until most of the water has drained, the item should be in a horizontal position;
- you need to unfasten all the fur parts, and if they do not come off, take the bio-down product to the dry cleaner.
