How to Wash and Care for Your Duck Down Jacket

Taking proper care of your jacket ensures it stays warm, maintains its shape, and lasts for years. With the right care routine, you’ll preserve both its performance and appearance.

Follow this guide to keep your jacket in top condition.

Washing Your Down Jacket

Washing your jacket correctly is essential to protect its fabric and insulation. The wrong method can reduce its ability to retain warmth and damage its structure.

Steps to Wash

1. Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle
Helps protect the outer fabric while preventing damage to insulation.

2. Use a mild detergent
Harsh detergents can strip natural oils and reduce performance.

3. Wash separately or with similar colours
Prevents colour transfer and keeps your jacket looking clean.

4. Fasten all zips and closures before washing
Maintains shape and prevents snagging during the wash cycle.

Drying Your Jacket

Drying is just as important as washing. Done correctly, it helps restore the jacket’s loft and keeps it fluffy, insulated, and warm.

Steps to Dry

1. Tumble dry on low heat or line dry flat
Low heat protects the fabric while helping restore structure.

2. Add clean tennis balls or dryer balls
This helps break up clumps and restore the jacket’s loft.

3. Ensure jacket is completely dry before storing
Prevents moisture buildup, which can damage insulation and cause odors.

What to Avoid

Using the wrong products or heat can permanently damage your jacket and reduce its effectiveness.

Avoid These

1. Fabric softener
Can coat fibres and reduce insulation performance.

2. Bleach
Damages fabric and weakens the material.

3. Dry cleaning
Chemicals can harm the jacket’s structure and insulation.

4. High heat
Can warp materials and reduce loft.

Care Tip

To keep your jacket performing at its best:

• Wash only when necessary

• Always dry thoroughly

• Use gentle products

Proper care helps maintain warmth, shape, and long term durability.