Can I wash my Patagonia Nano Puff?

Can I wash my Patagonia Nano Puff?

Nano Puff is an insulated jacket that is made out of 100% Recycled polyester and insulated with PrimaLoft® synthetic insulation. It can be washed into a front-loading washing machine, in a permanent press setting, using a mild laundry detergent. Warm water of around 105°F / 40°C should be used, on a gentle cycle.

How do you wash polyester?

Polyester can be safely dry-cleaned or machine-washed. Turn polyester-knit garments inside out before washing to prevent snags. Machine-wash polyester in warm water, using an all-purpose detergent. Use a chlorine bleach if necessary.

How do you wash a Gore Tex jacket?

Machine wash on a warm permanent press cycle (105°F/40°C) using a small amount of liquid detergent. Rinse twice, and minimize spinning to reduce creasing. Don't use powder detergents, fabric softeners, stain removers, or bleach. Don't wash with heavily soiled clothing.

How do you get a stain out of a puffer jacket?

To clean and spot clean a down jacket, use a pure soap or a special down soap that won't strip the feathers of oil and make them brittle. Pour a small amount of soap on affected areas, such as stains, tough-to-clean grime, and patches of oil or sweat. Let it soak for about 15 minutes.

What does permanent press mean?

(Oh and if you're wondering about what Permanent Press is, it's the setting that will remove wrinkles by washing clothes in warm water to relax creases and slowly spinning to prevent new ones.) A shorter cycle (typically about 15 to 30 minutes) means the clothes get spun faster–which also means less drying time.

Which nikwax should I use?

As a general Nikwax rule: Green for clean, Purple for proof! If water isn't beading up on your jacket, you should always start with a cleaner like Tech Wash, and then rewash it with a waterproofing formula like TX.

How do you get stains out of Gore Tex?

To remove grease from a garment, dampen the stain and rub in dishwashing detergent. Then wash the jacket in warm water with plenty of mild laundry detergent. If the stain persists, sponge it with a safe cleaning fluid Renuzit or Carbona or mineral spirits, which can be found at most markets or home improvement stores.

How do you wash down jackets?

Place your jacket in the washing machine on a warm cycle (not hot or cold) and put in the down wash as directed. Let the jacket run through the cycle and then run it one more time without any detergent to make sure all the soap is removed.

What do washing symbols mean?

A laundry symbol, also called a care symbol, is a pictogram which represents a method of washing, for example drying, dry-cleaning and ironing clothing. Such symbols are written on labels, known as care labels or care tags, attached to clothing to indicate how a particular item should best be cleaned.

How do I wash my Patagonia trucker hat?

To wash your Duckbill Trucker hat we recommend machine washing it on cold and line drying.

How do you clean nano air?

Patagonia on Twitter: "We recommend washing on cold and hang drying, or tumble dry on low. Hot temps might make them shrink a bit.… "

Do Patagonia jackets shrink?

Here's why: the Patagonia staff weren't sure if it would shrink in the wash or dryer (it did just a little, I can tell when the zippers do the "bacon" curl). I washed on a tap cold normal cycle and medium/low heat in the dryer. The slight shrinkage didn't affect the wear or fit — I still love this sweater.

What does the permanent press cycle do?

The purpose of the permanent press cycle in both washers and dryers is to minimize wrinkles. The cool rinse at the end of the washing cycle and the lower heat setting of the dryer helps prevent wrinkles from forming in the first place and help release ones that do form.