Down jackets and inner down jackets were a big hit in the fall and winter.
Isn't it time to give them some care?
Here are some ways to care for your down jacket at home.
How to wash down
① Check the pictorial symbols
When washing down, be sure to check the washing instructions and precautions first.
Some types of down can be dry cleaned. For more information, please consult your local dry cleaner.
② What to prepare
・Washbowl, sink, etc.
・Mild detergent
・Lukewarm water (up to 30℃)
・Laundry net
・Down
・Brush for spot cleaning (toothbrush, sponge, etc.)
③ How to wash a down jacket
1. Preparation for hand washing
Prepare a sink or washbowl by filling it with lukewarm water (below 30°C). Add a little less neutral detergent than the recommended amount to the water, stirring as you dissolve it.
2. Wash Spot Stain First
For spot stains such as cuffs and collars, use a brush designed for spot stains to remove the stain first.
3. Soak and press wash the down
Soak the down in lukewarm water and gently press it to wash it about 20 times.
4. Soaking the down
After pressing and washing, soaking the item is effective in lifting dirt. It is also recommended to add fabric softener.
*Please do this for about 30 minutes. Please avoid soaking for a long time.
5. Rinse:
Change to clean water and rinse thoroughly. Change the water each time and rinse until no more bubbles or cloudy water appears.
If any detergent remains, the down may clump or become stained.
6. Place in a net and dehydrate
Place in a laundry bag and spin-dry in a regular washing machine for about 1 minute . Do not wring out to prevent damage to the fabric or down or deformation. *Please avoid using a dryer as it may damage the product or cause it to lose its shape.
7. Dry in the shade
Before drying, loosen the down inside and hang it to dry in a well-ventilated, shady area. Please note that direct sunlight or long periods of lighting may cause discoloration.
How to store down
After cleaning, store your down in a low humidity place out of direct sunlight.
If you hang it on a hanger, we recommend that you cover it with a clothing cover. If you store it folded, place a deodorizer or desiccant between the garment and the cover.
We also recommend wet cleaning TAION down jackets at a dry cleaner .
Please consult with your local dry cleaner. It is also very convenient to have multiple inner down jackets
as an item to change into when washing or to wear in different combinations. Please consider buying different designs and colors.