Introduction
Contrary to popular belief, washing your Patagonia® down jacket doesn’t wear it out; it actually helps it last longer! Clean down lofts better, insulates more effectively, and feels fresher.
Washing and drying your down jacket is simple, but it does require a few tricks to keep the insulation fluffy and functional.
We recommend using a gentle, eco-friendly down wash like Storm Down Wash.
Important! If your jacket has holes leaking feathers, patch them with gear tape like Tenacious Tape and let it cure for 24 hours before washing. Otherwise, the down can escape during the wash and dry cycles.
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What you need
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Wipe away any dirt and debris.
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Spot clean stains using dish soap or rubbing alcohol. For detailed guidance, see Spot Cleaning Technical Gear.
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Zip up the main zipper.
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Unzip pocket zippers so they get cleaned out in the wash.
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Loosen elastic drawcords and fasten hook-and-loop closures in their loosest position.
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Carefully examine the jacket for holes or tears and patch them with repair tape.
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Place the jacket in the washing machine.
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If you have a Guppyfriend bag or similar microplastics filter bag, use it to reduce microfiber shedding.
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Ideally, use a front-loading washer.
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Add technical gear soap or gentle biodegradable laundry detergent to the washing machine.
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Set the load size to small or medium, depending on how many garments you're washing.
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Set the water temperature to cold or warm.
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Set the wash cycle to normal or gentle/delicate/permanent press. If possible, add an extra rinse cycle to ensure all residues are removed.
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Set the spin cycle to medium. High spin speeds clump the down and low spin speeds don't remove enough water. Both scenarios increase dry time.
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Start the washing machine.
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Run a second rinse cycle to ensure all soap is removed. Residue can affect loft and water resistance.
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Hang dry for a few hours or overnight after the rinse cycle. This will cut the dryer time significantly.
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Gently separate clumped feather sections by hand.
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Remove the jacket from the washing machine and place it in the dryer.
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If you used a Guppyfriend or washing bag, take the jacket out before drying.
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Double-check that any repair tape is still secure.
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Set the dryer to a low heat setting.
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Tumble dry until the jacket is fully dry and the insulation is lofted. This could take from 30 minutes to over 2 hours depending on the size of the baffles and the thickness of the fabric.
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Periodically flip the jacket inside out for even drying.
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Your down jacket is clean, fluffed, and ready to keep you warm on your next adventure.
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Get back out there!
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