How to wash your padding, don’t it wrong or you’ll ruin ti! (How to keep warm)

How to wash your padding

 

Washing your padding incorrectly can lead to clumping and loss of warmth. At the end of every winter, you'll need to wash and store your padding, but how to you get it clean without damaging it?

 

In this article, we'll cover everything from, pre-washing your padding, to hand and machine washing, to drying and storing it.

 

In particular, we'll show you exactly how to fix a common padding washing mistake, so stay tuned to learn how to...

 

1. What to check before washing your padding

Before you wash your padding, there a few things you need to check. Skipping these steps can damage your padding.

 

✔️ Check the wash label

Check the label on the inside of the padding first. Some padding cannot be washed at home and will need to be dry cleaned

 

✔️ Fasten zips, buttons

All zips and buttons should be fastened and placed in the washing net as friction during washing can cause damege.

 

⚫️ pre-remove stains

It's important to pre-treat grease stains, sweat stains, coffee stains, etc. on the padding.

We've put together stain-specific solutions, so you can find out how. to do it

 

✔️ Separate your hood and fur trim

Natural and faux fur require different washing instructions. Particularly the fur on high-end puffers can be ruined by washing, so be sure to check...

 

2. Hand wash vs Machine wash, which is better?

There are two ways to wash your padding : hand wash or machine wash. which is better?

 

⭐️ Hand wash (recommended for luxury padding)

Hand washing is the best way to minimise damage to the padding while maintaining its warmth

However, if the washing time is not controlled, the padding may absorb too much water and clump

 

✅ Making the wash water

Mix a mild detergent and 1 tablespoon of baking soda in lukewarm water between 25 and 30 degrees.

 

✅ Washing process

Wash with hand pressure, not rubbing.

You should wash these areas separately

 

✅ Rinsing & Dehydration

Rinsing should be done at least 3 times, and adding this ingredient will also help remove odours.

 

🔥 How to machine wash (regular padding recommended)

Machine washins is convenient, but it can ruin your padding if you don't use the right settings

 

✅ Set the wash cycle

Make sure to select a wool course or a low spin cycle. If you get this setting wrong, the padding may clump.

 

✅ Use the wash net

The padding must be placed in a washing net to prevent the filling from beoming lopsided.

 

✅ Control the dehydration time

Dehydration should be minimised to no more than 1-2 minutes. Any longer than this and the padding may become compressed, making recovery more difficult.

 

💡We've compiled a list of common problems that occur after washing your padding.

 

3. Drying your padding, this is how it should be done or it will be ruined

How you dry your padding after washing is also important. If you dry it incorrectly, the padding will become lopsided and lose its warmth.

 

☑️ Air drying

It's best to dry flat in the shade in a well-ventilated area. But you can add this step to dry faster and more effectively.

 

☑️ How to restore volume

If the padding is compressed, it may lose its warmth. Patting is down with your hands is an option, but this method is the most effective.

 

☑️ Cautions when using the dryer

If you use a dryer, you can put this item together to prevent the padding from bunching up. However, setting it to a high temperature may damage the padding.

 

🔎 We have separate instructions for removing odours & restoring padding volume after drying

 

 

** Store your padding, otherwise it will become lopsided hard to wear next season **

To keep your padding looking good for longer, it's important to store it correctly

 

✔️ Do not store in compression packs

Storing your padding in a compression pack can compress the filling and make it difficult to restore. Instead, try this method

 

✔️ Moisture protection is essential

When storing padding in a closet, you need to prevent moisture and mould. You can do this by using this material in particular to keep moisture out

 

✔️ Make sure to use insect repellent

Insect repellent should not come into direct contack with the padding. Placing it in this position will make it safe to use

 

📢 We've compiled a list of mistakes to avoid when storing your padding

 

In closing...

The right way to wash, dry and store your padding will keep it looking good as new for years to come.

Don't ruin your padding by washing it incorrectly, check out our tips above

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