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Washing a Patagonia Down Jacket: Cool Water and Low-Heat Drying

Patagonia advises washing down garments in cool water with mild detergent in a front-loading washer, then tumble-drying with clean tennis balls on no or low heat. Always check the garment label first.

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Down can lose its loft if drying is incomplete. Patagonia's official support note says tumble drying may require multiple cycles. This guide covers Patagonia down garments; do not assume the same procedure is safe for every brand, coating or garment.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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Check the care label inside the jacket first to ensure washing and tumble-drying are allowed for that exact garment.
Use the front-loading washing machine recommended by Patagonia, with cool to low-temperature water and a gentle setting.
Use a gentle or down-specific detergent. Do not add bleach or fabric softener.
After washing, handle the wet garment gently rather than wringing or tugging at the filled sections.
If the care label allows it, tumble dry on no to low heat with two or three clean tennis balls to help restore loft.
Repeat low-heat drying as needed until the down is fully dry inside. Do not iron; if the label prohibits tumble drying, follow the garment-specific instructions.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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