Washing your down jacket
Yes, it can go in the washer. Use a down wash, a gentle cycle and a long, low dryer cycle with balls.
Greta Holm · Gear Specialist1 min read · Updated Sep 12, 2026
- Close all zippers and turn the jacket inside out.
- Use a front-loading washer on a gentle cycle with a down-specific wash (no regular detergent or softener).
- Rinse twice to remove all soap.
- Tumble dry on low with two or three clean tennis or dryer balls for 2–3 hours, until no clumps remain.
How often to wash
Once or twice a season is plenty. Washing too often wears the shell fabric; not washing at all lets body oils flatten the down so it insulates less.
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