DuraDri Down Jacket

The Duradri Down Jacket is built to be worked in, so it doesn’t need babying. For everyday muck and grime:

• Let mud dry fully, then brush it off with your hand or a soft brush.
  
• Wipe off fresh spills or light dirt with a damp cloth.
  
• Only wash it when it genuinely needs it – over-washing reduces DWR performance and puts unnecessary wear on the down.
  

When it needs a proper wash

1. Prep the jacket
   
   Close all zips and fasteners.
   
   Shake out loose dirt.
   
   Turn it inside out if you like, to protect the outer from abrasion.
   
   
2. Machine wash
   
   30°C, gentle cycle.
   
   Use a down-safe, non-bio liquid detergent.
   
   Do not use fabric softener, bleach, stain removers, or soap flakes.
   
   Wash it on its own or with other technical/down garments – no heavy cottons or towels.
   
   

Drying & re-lofting the down

Down needs a bit of patience to dry properly – but if you get this right, it will last for years.

• Tumble dry on low heat with a couple of clean dryer balls (or clean tennis balls wrapped in a sock).
  
• Check and shake the jacket regularly during drying to break up any clumps of down.
  
• Make sure the jacket is completely dry all the way through before you put it away – damp down can clump and lose loft.
  

If you don’t have a tumble dryer:

• Lay it flat on a dry rack in a warm, airy room.
  
• Turn and shake it regularly to help the down spread back out.
  
• Air drying will take longer – make sure it’s fully dry before storing.
  

Looking after the waterproofing (DWR & membrane)

Your jacket’s waterproof performance comes from two things:

• the DWR coating on the tough nylon Oxford outer, and
  
• the waterproof membrane underneath, with critical seams sealed.
  

Over time, the DWR will slowly wear off, especially with heavy use and repeated washing.

To keep water beading on the surface:

• When you notice the outer fabric starting to “wet out” (soak rather than bead), wash the jacket, then apply a spray-on DWR reproofer designed for waterproof/breathable fabrics.
  
• Follow the instructions on the reproofer bottle – usually applied to a clean, damp jacket, then left to dry or lightly tumble dried on low.
  

Avoid:

• Hot washes, fabric softeners, or harsh detergents – they can damage both the DWR and the membrane.
  
• Direct heat (radiators, open fires, Aga tops) – this can distort fabrics and trims.
  

Storage

• Always store the jacket clean and completely dry.
  
• Hang it on a sturdy coat hanger – don’t compress it tightly for long periods, as that can reduce down loft over time.
  
• If you don’t use it over summer, give it a quick check and shake before winter to wake the down up again.
  

Things to avoid (quick list)

❌ Fabric softener
❌ Bleach or aggressive stain removers

❌ Dry cleaning
❌ Hot irons or direct high heat
❌ Stuffing away damp or dirty