How to straighten the down in a down jacket or jacket if it rolls up after washing?

foto1825-1The fluff in winter clothes that has accumulated after washing is straightened after drying.

This is done using fingers or improvised means: a vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, iron, beater or steamer.

Lump breaking is not time-consuming when effective methods are used. How to straighten down in a down jacket after washing? Read below!

Why is the filler lumpy or felted?

The main reason lies in the label on the inside of the garment.... It is on it that the conditions for caring for the product are indicated:

  • temperature at which you can wash;
  • spin speed;
  • maximum drying temperature;
  • suitable detergents;
  • the possibility of wet or dry cleaning.
If the manufacturer's recommendations were not taken into account before washing, the result may be the most unexpected: streaks from powder on the material, compressed feather, loss and deformation of appearance.

Machine wash it is advisable to use a mode with a temperature not higher than 40 degrees with an active additional rinse function.

You will find all the necessary information about washing jackets and down jackets here.

What can be done at home if the insulation is crumpled?

The washed product is dried in an upright position in a well-ventilated area. While the down jacket is drying, it is shaken vigorously several times, helping the insulation to get rid of moisture.

During drying, it is undesirable:

  • foto1825-3hang a jacket without a hanger, throwing it in half over the rope (it will dry for a long time);
  • put on a sofa or other horizontal surface (furniture will absorb moisture and slow down the drying process, in addition, there is a high probability of an unpleasant odor);
  • dry on a battery, heater, hot air flow (the structure of the insulation will be disturbed, the fabric may melt or discolor).

He will tell you more about drying down jackets and jackets this article.

When the product is practically dry, they begin to remove the formed lumps.The following methods help to quickly restore the beautiful appearance of the down jacket and the ability to retain heat:

Reliable, but not fast: disassemble with your fingers

The most reliable, but also the longest method is to disassemble the matted balls with your fingers.... They do it in the following sequence:

  • clothes are removed from their hangers and actively shaken several times;
  • hang it back on a hanger and consistently feel all parts with your fingers (sleeves, hood, back);
  • the lumps found are straightened and distributed over the stitched cell;
  • after processing the entire area, the product is shaken again.
The down layer in each cell is distributed as evenly as possible, as if tearing with fingers in opposite directions. The smoother the fluff lies, the more magnificent the cell looks.

The video will tell you how to spread the fluff with your hands:

How to break in drying or spinning mode in an automatic washing machine?

The rotating movements of the drum of the washing machine in the drying or spinning mode are effectively used to add volume to dried clothes.

Use as additional equipment rubber balls for washing, children's toys of a round shape or tennis balls. Striking in the process of rotation against the walls of the drum and the surface of the down jacket, the balls quickly break lumps.

Step by step algorithm:

  • foto1825-2a down jacket dried on a hanger is turned inside out;
  • fasten all zippers and locks;
  • a couple of rubber balls are placed in the middle of the product, rolled up and placed in a drum;
  • several more weighty small balls are placed on top of the fabric;
  • select the desired mode, reducing the speed to 600 - 800 units.

If after one time there are still compacted places, the procedure is repeated.

How to shake with a rolling pin or carpet beater?

Moderate blows with a wooden rolling pin or plastic carpet beater beat the filling of the down jacket cells while removing the seals.

In order not to tear the fabric in the process of knocking out, but at the same time carefully process the entire surface, use the following technique:

  • the jacket is laid out on a soft horizontal surface (bed, sofa);
  • put a sheet or bath towel on top;
  • with the selected tool, they gently beat the fabric, working through all the parts;
  • the procedure is carried out for about 5 minutes, after which the jacket is shaken and probed for the presence of remaining lumps.

How to smooth and spread with a vacuum cleaner?

Household appliances with air blowing mode in combination with a vacuum bag allow you to straighten clothes within five minutes.

They do it as follows:

  • foto1825-4clean dry clothes are neatly folded into a bag (vacuum is better, but if this is not there, use a dense plastic one);
  • vacuum cleaner in the usual way pulls out air, pressing the product inside the bag;
  • we decide to switch to blowing and inject air into the bag (it is important to stop in time so that the polyethylene does not burst);
  • the procedure is repeated 3-4 times, then the product is taken out and shaken.
A regular vacuum cleaner capable of pumping air out of the bag will not help fluff up the filler. The reverse mode technique is suitable for the described method.

How to recover and fluff with steam?

A steam iron or a professional garment steamer will help straighten the compressed fluff particles.

If there is a steamer, the procedure is reduced to two steps:

  • the product is hung on a hanger;
  • the steamer is included in the network and the entire surface of the down jacket is treated.

Using an iron, the procedure is carried out as follows:

  • foto1825-5the jacket is laid out on the bed with the wrong side up, covered with a blanket;
  • with a carpet beater, they beat the entire area of ​​the clothes, whipping the fluff;
  • the iron is turned on at minimum heat and switched to intensive steam;
  • the jacket is ironed through the blanket 1 time;
  • when the surface of the fabric has cooled, beat it with a beater again and shake well.

It is not advisable to heat the household iron at full power, so as not to spoil the appearance of the fabric and not to deform the down filler. The maximum heating temperature should not exceed 100 - 120 degrees.

How to restore splendor and volume with a hairdryer?

A hairdryer in cold air mode helps to dry the down jacket faster by whipping up the insulation. They dry it in the following sequence:

  • 3 - 4 hours after washing, the product is removed from the hanger, shaken and turned inside out;
  • each area is treated with a hairdryer using a warm or cold stream of air;
  • moving the device over the surface, the cells are probed with fingers for the presence of compacted areas.

At the end of the procedure, the fabric is actively beaten with hands and shaken to evenly distribute the filler.

Temperature change

In winter, the outside temperature helps prevent fluff from caking. Frost is effectively used to freeze moisture and obtain a fresh aroma in this way:

  • foto1825-6after washing and spinning, the jacket is straightened by hands and hung on a hanger when wet;
  • then taken out to the balcony;
  • after 2-3 hours, bring it into the heat, let the product thaw;
  • an hour later, the jacket is whipped with hands, turned inside out and again taken out into the cold;
  • a similar algorithm is repeated several times until the jacket is completely dry.

Such a shock temperature drop has a positive effect on the down: the moisture is frozen, the product is well blown by air currents and does not melt.

What to do to avoid this kind of trouble?

Keep the beautiful appearance of winter clothing and its ability to keep warm for longer the following recommendations help:

  • before cleaning the products, be sure to read the instructions on the tag in order to understand whether the method of washing in a machine is suitable for a particular product;
  • if the label indicates that the model is coated with a special water-repellent or fire-resistant compound, then it can only be cleaned dry method;
  • foto1825-7it is advisable to wash jackets as rarely as possible, treating local contamination with a damp cloth;
  • for washing expensive winter clothes purchase special liquid agent, which is designed to remove dirt and preserve the structure of the fluff;
  • during spinning, do not use the maximum number of revolutions;
  • put rubber pads (balls, balls) into the drum during washing;
  • apply repeated rinsing to avoid stains on the surface of the fabric;
  • dry in a ventilated area on a hanger.

Conclusion

Careful use and proper care help prolong the life of your winter clothing... If during the cold season the item did not require additional cleaning, then it is washed in the spring.

After probing the surface for stray lumps, remove them in one of the following ways: using your fingers, a carpet beater, a hair dryer, a vacuum cleaner, and a drying mode in a washing machine.

After it is dried well, straightened, covered with a fabric cover and stored in a closet.

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