How to Wash a Down Jacket

By A Mystery Man Writer

Last updated 19 May 2024

For the past few winters, you may have been spoiling yourself with a warm down jacket or puffer vest. Only now it’s looking a bit flat and dirty. Rescue your beloved Patagonia® Down Sweater Jacket or The North Face® down parka from flatness and grime by cleaning it. If you’ve ever wondered how to wash a down jacket, keep reading to learn the basics of caring for down jackets, coats, and vests on your own at home. Wash & Dry Over time, dirt from our environment, oils from our skin, and even residue from using the wrong soap will cling on to the plumes in down garments. This causes them to be weighed down, decreasing loft and warmth. Washing feathered gear with a gentle down detergent will remove the dirt, oils, and residue – restoring the light and fluffy properties of the plumes.