How to dry a down jacket after washing

A down jacket is the most comfortable and widespread type of outerwear.

Nowadays, there are many comfortable styles that look great. Everyone can choose a down jacket to suit their taste. The issue of washing and drying jackets should be taken seriously. Otherwise, the filler will simply clump into one lump.
A real salvation will be a drying machine, which will quickly and efficiently dry down products. One thing can get in the way - contraindications to this are on the product label itself. Everyone else will have to get creative and dry it manually.

Rules for successfully drying a down jacket

1. First of all, do not forget about the position in which the down jacket is dried. It should be positioned vertically during drying. This is necessary so that the filler is evenly distributed and does not roll up. Under no circumstances should you hang outerwear on a rope. A hanger is ideal for this.
   
2. During drying, avoid exposure to heating devices. Oil heaters, batteries and hair dryers can ruin the item.Also, light-colored down jackets should not be dried in bright sun. This can lead to color fading and yellowing.
3. Before drying, it is recommended to knead the lumps of filler with your hands. This procedure will not only preserve the thermal insulation properties, but also prevent the appearance of an unpleasant odor. The rolled down fluff begins to rot and creates an unpleasant odor. You can get rid of it only by washing the down jacket, and frequent washing, as is known, leads to rapid wear.
4. After you have taken the down jacket out of the machine, shake it lightly several times. This will help distribute the filler evenly throughout the product.
5. Periodic shaking will help speed up the drying process. This way you also add volume to the down jacket and make it more airy.
6. It is recommended to unfasten all buttons and zippers while drying.
7. It is also worth turning the jacket several times during the drying period. This will help speed up the drying process and ensure that the down jacket dries evenly.
8. Outerwear takes a long time to dry, but it is very important to dry it completely. Due to the remaining moisture, an unpleasant odor appears, and the filler also clumps into lumps.
9. It is best to hang a down jacket in places with good air circulation. In this case, you should avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
10. Initially, you should hang your jacket in the bathroom so that excess water can drain off. A down jacket should not be washed at high speeds, as this may damage the product.

Attention! Before you start drying, make sure you are doing everything correctly. The most important thing is that the down jacket hangs on hangers and away from heating devices.

Common mistakes

In pursuit of quick drying, people resort to such extreme measures as drying with a hair dryer or battery. Under no circumstances should you do this! Such procedures will definitely ruin your jacket.

Another mistake is washing and drying jackets too often. This leads to rapid wear of the item. With each drying, the jacket will clump more and more and lose its volume.

Quite often, many people make the mistake of hanging their jacket on a rope. Outerwear should only be hung on a hanger or hanger. Once line dried, it will be difficult to get rid of the kinks. In addition, this way the down jacket will dry much longer.
It is also a mistake to hang a down jacket in direct sunlight. Of course, it will dry faster this way, but it won’t do without consequences. Light jackets become yellow when exposed to sunlight, while darker ones fade and become dull.

If you follow all the washing and drying rules, your down jacket will last you longer and look good for a long time. Take the time to read the label before washing. One wrong move can ruin a thing in an instant.