Winter Jacket Care Guide

The Winter season is all about warm jackets, cosy blankets, Christmas celebrations and a hot mug of coffee. During these coldest months, your winter coat or jacket is your partner and when it comes to layering up, winter jackets and coats top the list. Since you wear your jackets often during winter, you must be making sure how to keep them clean, fresh and stain-free. Let’s take a look at the proper washing methods for the different types of jackets and coats so you can keep them clean and durable throughout the year. Questions might arise like - should you wash a new jacket, or how often to wash jackets. Here is a winter jacket care guide depending on the type of winter jacket.

Fleece Winter Jacket

One of the most popular winter jackets is a fleece jacket as these are lightweight, thin and yet warm. Wondering how to clean them? So here you go! Fleece jackets should be washed in cold or warm water on the permanent press cycle. And don’t put this in the dryer to dry. Always try to air dry it. You may tumble dry it on low heat to get rid of dampness but remove it while it’s still wet for air-drying.

Leather Jackets

Leather jackets come in a variety of types and allow you to show off your style. The best thing about a good quality leather jacket is that it is highly durable and lasts for years if taken care of properly. Any kind of stains on leather jackets are removed by wiping them with a damp cloth. When it comes to washing, it is important to always read the care label to see what the inner lining fabric is and whether you can handwash it or send it for dry cleaning.

Woollen Coats And Jackets

When washing your woollen jackets or coats, always use cool water and a gentle wash cycle. However, most woollen jackets are labelled for dry cleaning only. Some jackets are lined with padding and are not machine washable.

Waterproof Coats and Winter Jackets

Waterproof coats and jackets are washed using gentle detergent so the finish remains intact and doesn’t make it ineffective. Always wash these waterproof jackets in cold water and don’t dry them in the dryer. Always air dry. The heat from the dryer can cause harm to the jacket.

Suede Jackets

Suede is a delicate material that is usually cleaned without using any liquids. It can be cleaned using a soft nylon-bristle suede brush. The stiff metal bristles are also used to clean other varieties of suede jackets. When it comes to washing the suede, we would recommend putting the suede clothing in the washer with a detergent that is approved to clean the suede and leather.

Vinyl Coats

When it comes to cleaning winter jackets and coats, vinyl coats are generally the easiest ones to clean. If you have a stain, you can easily wipe it off using a damp cloth. When it comes to washing the vinyl coats in the washing machine, you can use a gentle wash cycle with cool water. And remember to avoid the dryer, as the high heat can melt the vinyl.

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