It is well known that outerwear must be washed automatically very carefully, otherwise the filling may form clumps and become unusable. But proper washing alone is not enough, because the item can also deteriorate during drying. That is why it is important to know whether it is possible to dry a down jacket in a dryer, and if so, how to do it correctly?
Why is automatic drying preferable?
There are many reasons why experienced housewives recommend machine drying. Firstly, physical effort. A person will have to not leave the down jacket alone for an impressive period of time (almost a day): fluff it, crumple it, shake it, etc. If you allow even the slightest delay or cheat and do not knead thoroughly, the fluff inside will stick together, and it will be impossible to correct the situation. As a rule, such down jackets are sent out of town, to be worn away from people.
Secondly, the drying time. If suddenly the item was washed in winter, and even in a region with humid air, it will be almost impossible to dry it correctly. You need to make every effort to ensure that the down jacket dries within two days. If this does not happen, the fluff inside will become locked and begin to smell unpleasant.
Vertical drying on ropes, as well as drying on heating devices, is generally strictly contraindicated! In the first case, the filler will be distributed unevenly inside the clothes, and they will become shapeless. In the second case, the synthetic fabric will suffer significantly from exposure to high temperatures and will become unsuitable for wear.
Of course, in this case, a dryer is the way out. The main thing is that there are no contraindications for use.
Important! Please note that after washing, when the fluff inside absorbs huge volumes of water, the item becomes many times heavier than before the water procedures. A machine with a loading volume of up to 4 kg is unlikely to cope with such weight. It is advisable to use a 5-6 kg machine.
Alas, not every model includes a drying mode for down jackets and other similar wardrobe items. However, if there is no such program, it doesn’t matter. Just choose the most delicate one, with a low temperature. You can repeat the cycle 2-3 times if necessary. Do not forget to first fasten all pockets, zippers and zippers, and also turn the down jacket inside out. Experienced housewives recommend the following trick: to prevent fluff from pilling, place three tennis balls (soft ones!) in the drum; they will bounce off the walls and knead the filling of your item.
In any case, you need to keep in mind that how a down jacket will withstand such procedures largely depends on its quality. It is impossible to 100% determine the origin of the filler or the lining material, for example. Be prepared for the fact that automatic drying will not be perfect, and there will be flaws here and there, although this is not a fact!
But don't worry, you still have to try. High-quality items that have served their owners for many years before will probably survive drying in a machine with a bang. Don’t walk around in a dirty and wrinkled down jacket for the rest of your life.
Automatic drying instructions
Before starting work, carefully read the instructions for the procedure again. Maybe your mistake will not lead to a fatal outcome, but you still need to be on the safe side.
As soon as the washer has finished its work, remove the item and place it in a large basin.Since spinning, especially at high speeds, is contraindicated for a down product, there will be a lot of water inside it, which can interfere with further drying. Therefore, lay the jacket on a horizontal surface and leave it for an hour.
Load the item into the dryer drum, and don't forget to add tennis balls if you have any. Set a specialized mode for drying outerwear. If this is not available, you can try the “duvet” or “light air” programs.
Attention! When choosing a mode, be guided by temperature parameters and rpm power. The temperature should be as low as possible, and the number of revolutions, on the contrary (the optimal choice is 100 per minute).
After the unit has finished operating, remove the item from the drum and check whether it is dry, not damaged, etc.
If it seems to you that there is moisture left in the filling, you can safely repeat the cycle in the dryer, or, if the down jacket is almost completely dry, lay it out on a horizontal surface in a well-ventilated area. In an hour, the excess will disappear and the item will become usable again.
It is well known that outerwear must be washed automatically very carefully, otherwise the filling may form clumps and become unusable. But proper washing alone is not enough, because the item can also deteriorate during drying. That is why it is important to know whether it is possible to dry a down jacket in a dryer, and if so, how to do it correctly?
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