Down fabric is a kind of fabric often used to make down clothing, because of its unique warm performance and light and comfortable wearing sense, by many people love. However, down fabrics require special maintenance methods to ensure their long service life and maintain a good appearance. The following are several common maintenance methods for down fabrics:
1. Wash regularly
Down fabrics can be washed regularly to remove dirt and sweat stains and keep the fabric clean. Before washing, please check the washing label on the clothing and follow the instructions. In general, down jackets should be washed by hand with a mild detergent, avoiding the use of bleach and overheating water. When washing, you can gently massage the fabric to help remove stains, but do not rub too much to avoid damaging the fabric.
2. Watch the water temperature
The washing water temperature of the down fabric should be appropriate, too high water temperature may cause the fabric to shrink or damage the warm effect of the clothing. In general, warm water washing is the safest choice, avoid using hot water. Cold water washing is also possible, but care needs to be taken to ensure that the detergent is sufficiently dissolved to avoid detergent residue on the fabric.
3. Mild detergent
Choosing a mild detergent is crucial to the maintenance of down fabrics. Down fabrics are more fragile and easily damaged. Therefore, when washing, you should try to choose a mild detergent that does not contain strong agents and bleach. If you do not have a special detergent, you can also choose some mild soap instead. In addition, when adding detergent, make sure that the detergent is completely dissolved and do not use too much detergent.
4. Drying method
After washing, the down fabric is dried by natural drying. Avoid direct sunlight exposure to prevent damage or yellowing of clothing. At the same time, do not use hot air or strong wind to dry, so as not to damage the fabric. The clothes can be hung up and let it dry naturally, and the indoor dry environment is more suitable for the drying of down fabrics.
5. Storage method
When you do not need to use a down jacket, you should pay attention to the correct storage method to ensure that it is still in good condition the next time you use it. First, clothes should be completely dried after washing to avoid mildew. The down garment can then be folded or placed in a breathable gauze bag. In addition, some desiccant can be placed near the clothing, such as snake beads, bamboo charcoal, etc., to absorb moisture and kill bacteria.
6. Avoid squeezing
Down fabric in the usual use and storage, should try to avoid extrusion. Because extrusion will cause the fiber inside the down to be damaged, affecting the thermal effect. When storing, you can choose a relatively loose wardrobe or closet to avoid crowding clothes together. At the same time, it is also necessary to avoid long-term overlapping or heavy pressure on the down jacket.
7. Actively repair
If the down fabric appears small scratches, wrinkles or loose threads, it should be repaired as soon as possible to avoid further expansion of the problem. Small scratches can be repaired with colorless transparent repair glue, and wrinkles can be gently ironed with an iron at a low temperature. For loose threads, you can use a needle and thread to fix them and solve them as early as possible to prevent the problem from worsening.
To sum up, the maintenance method of down fabric involves washing, drying, storage and maintenance. The correct maintenance method can extend the service life of down fabric and maintain its good thermal performance and appearance. I hope the above introduction is helpful to you!
