They keep you warm without weighing much. They give winter jackets their voluminous shape. And they are also breathable. We value recycled down for its natural properties. To keep them nice and fluffy, we use a few simple tricks when washing and drying them.
REMOVING STAINS
Even if they have to do it in an emergency: Down is not the biggest fan of going into the washing machine. Before you wash your jacket completely, check whether you can remove stains first – with a damp cloth and some mild detergent.
REMOVING STAINS
Even if they have to do it in an emergency: Down is not the biggest fan of going into the washing machine. Before you wash your jacket completely, it's better to check whether you can remove any stains first. You can do this with a damp cloth and some mild detergent.
ZIP UP & TURN
Only when you are sure that a 'complete wash' is necessary can you prepare your down jacket for the washing machine: Close all the zips and turn it inside out.
ZIP UP & TURN
Only when you are sure that a 'complete wash' is necessary can you prepare your down jacket for the washing machine: Close all the zips and turn it inside out.
WASH INDIVIDUALLY
Down needs space to stay fluffy. Always wash your jackets and waistcoats alone. Choose a gentle detergent and the down wash programme in your washing machine at 20°C.
WASH INDIVIDUALLY
Down needs space to stay fluffy. Always wash your jackets and waistcoats alone. Choose a gentle detergent and the down wash programme in your washing machine at 20°C.
DRY GENTLY
The next step to protect down from clumping: Switch on your dryer. Select max. 40°C and a one-hour programme. Stop after 30 minutes, shake out your down jacket and put it back in the drum. Tip: Add two new tennis balls that won't stain.
DRY GENTLY
The next step to protect down from clumping: Switch on your dryer. Select a maximum of 40°C and a programme of one hour. Stop the process after 30 minutes, shake out your down jacket and put it back in the drum. Our tip: Put two new tennis balls that won't stain in the tumble dryer.
