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Title: down jacket cleaning
Post by: Windy on May 27, 2016

My Rab down jacket pongs a bit ..have any members any ideas of how to freshen it up..?

Title: Re: down jacket cleaning
Post by: polroger on May 28, 2016

Read this article recently http://thegirloutdoors.co.uk/2016/05/25/review-nikwax/#more-14960.  Some good advice

Title: Re: down jacket cleaning
Post by: Ed on June 01, 2016

If a day or two hanging by an open window doesn't cure it:

Wash gently at 30 degrees with liquid soap
Dry gently on a low heat, ruffling occasionally to break up clumping
Allow a minimum of three days with good airflow to complete drying, store loose and give it a good shake occasionally.

Don't be afraid of cleaning your down gear, if you do it right you'll be grand.

Title: Re: down jacket cleaning
Post by: RedLeader on June 01, 2016

Unless it's a cheap one I'd get it dry cleaned. No point risking an expensive jacket. Last one I had cleaned was about £8.

Title: Re: down jacket cleaning
Post by: Windy on June 01, 2016

cheap Rab ..yes please.. lol. airing seems to have done the trick