North Face Greenland

How to remove pen stain from down coat? Ahh! I just got blue pen on my creme down coat! I've done some research and found out that hairspray, lemon juice, and rubbing alcohol all work... but will they work well on down? Which one is the best for down?

How can I clean a down coat with stains? I have a down feather parka that is white nylon on the outside. It has light red stains all over it, but it is only a little tint. The coat is machine washable, but is the stain going to come out? I've been scrubbing the coat with Shout for a while now and I haven't seen any improvement in it.

Why is there an awful odor coming from inside my NEW down coat? I bought 2 new down coats... the same style but 2 different colors. I wore one 2 weeks ago and wow while wearing it, I noticed that there was a disgusting smell coming from inside it that I noticed when I unzipped it. I wore the other one today and once again there was a disgusting/strong odor coming from inside of it. These coats are new and noticed the odor during my first wear. What is this smell? There are brand new coats. What should I do? I really like these coats a lot but the odor is bad. I used some Febreze before and yet the odor is still there... but not as much. I read online that the feathers have a bad smell when wet. Could it be that if I have the coat on and my upper body is warm (because the coat is very insulated) that I may sweat a little and that is causing the lining/feathers to produce that odor? I really do not know what to think. BTW I have excellent hygiene so it is not a matter of hygiene issues. Can anyone offer any insight? Thanks.

How do I wash a down coat? I washed my down coat and dried it and it looks good but now it smells terrible......what the heck? Fabreeze doesn't work at all. I cannot wear it because of the smell....yuck! It is a brand new coat and I am in need of help There are not any directions on the lable

What is the best way to wash a Down coat? Each time I wash and dry my Down coat it has a terrible smell how can I get rid of this? I understand how to wash and fluff the coat and I apprecitate the answers, but I need to know how to alleviate the smell.

How can I repair a down coat with a hole in it? I stupidly left my North Face goose down coat on the electric heater in my room and a small piece on the end of the sleeve melted off leaving a hole that feathers keep coming out of. I've temporarily patched it with tape but this isn't working too well especially in wet weather. So how can I fix this? Is it possible to send it in to North Face and they can repair it for a fee?

How can I safely remove the ball point blue ink stains from my ivory/white colored down coat? Please help.? It says that the coat is made of 100% polyester shell. I guess that is the material most down coats are made of. How the ink got to the coat? I did not notice that an uncovered ballpoint pen was sticking out of my bag. The whole time I was carrying my bag on my shoulder, the pen was rubbing against my coat. And then I saw I it, lines and lines of blue ink on my coat. Please help. I love this coat. Thank you!

Can i shrink a down coat? My mother in law bought this really cool black coat for my husband last year. It's a little too trendy for his taste, but I love it. Problem is it's a little too big on me. It says to hand wash in cold water and not to dry clean. It's a nylon shell and down filled. Think if I wash it in hot water it will shrink up or will that ruin it?

Stain of some sort on the outside of of down coat? I just washed my down coat, according to the instructions, and it turned out perfect except for one thing: there is a stain on the lower sleeve that wasn't there before. The jacket is a bronze-like color, so the stain looks like a wet spot. Does anyone know how I might be able to remove such a stain? Thank you!

Can males wear a womans long down coat? I love wearing a womens North Face Triple-C down coat which is meant for a woman but i think it looks great - do get some odd looks but is that wrong?

How to pick the right size down coat? I bought a down coat (two actually a med. and a large) and I can't tell which one fits me better. The med. is a little tight and the large is kind of loose. Is it just personal preference, or will one shrink? Help me!

How do I keep my down coat from shedding? I have one of those really long down coats with the fur on the hood, got it a year ago, and right away from day one, my clothes were becoming covered in down any time i wore it. I thought maybe it would settle over the summer season or something, but now I'm wearing it again and I look like I've been tarred and feathered. How do I fix this??

Can I put my big puffy down coat in my washing machine? I have a white down coat that needs to be washed asap but I'm not sure if it's safe to put in my washing machine...what should I do?

how to buy goose down coat for winter? I reside in Wash, DC and I"m searching for a winter coat for my daughter. I want to buy a coat with goose down. The coldest it gets here is perhaps -15 and that's with wind chill. Will a hooded coat with 550 goose down (coat hits below the waist, just at mid thigh) in it be enough to keep her warm. She will have a sweater underneath jacket.

My Down filled coat says dry clean only, but I read it will harm down. Also how to stain protect safely ? My down filled coat has a Fox Fur trim collar, so I don't know if that's why it says dry clean only, but I've heard cleaning chemicals will damage the down. Can I use Scotch Guard or something similar to safely stain protect my coat ( it's white) ? Also, how do I store it safely ?

Will using those vacuum seal bags ruin my down coat? I've bought some of those vacuum seal bags for my upcoming move. I really want to store my big down coat in one of them since its quite cumbersome and takes up a lot of room. I'm concerned that putting my coat in one of these bags will permanently flatten it out of give it permanent wrinkles. Has anyone had experience with these? Should I store my coat some other way? Thanks :)

How to wash a white down quilted coat? I have a white down quilted coat. I am wondering how I should wash it. I've washed it at home before but am wondering what sort of temperatures would be safe for it. It's quite dingy and I want to make sure I get all the dirt out of it. I'm pre-treating with detergent. Cold, warm, hot? And what sort of drying cycle? Thanks for the help.

Can I dry my down coat with anything other than tennis balls or pair of sneakers? Not one tennis call in this house and not mixing dirty shoes with a clean coat. And not about to throw a 70.00 pair of shoes in the wash or dryer. Anything I can use that I probably have around the house?

How do you restore puffiness to a flattened down coat? I have a North Face coat and it got really filthy, so I washed it and now it's flat and limp. How do I restore it's puffiness? I hate how it looks now. Is it ruined? I followed the damn washing instructions.

How do I stop my down coat from leaving feathers on my clothes and poking the crap out of me? My husband bought me the coat, and it was pretty expensive, so I'd rather fix it than spend more on a new one.

How to wash a down alternative winter coat? I really don't want to take it to the dry cleaners (unless I have to). I just wanted to know if there's any way to wash a down alternative coat at home without ruining it????

How do I fix a rip in a nylon down coat? The tear is about 2" long and vertical near the hem of the coat. There are also two very small "nicks" near the tear. I believe the jacket got caught on something that ripped it. Thanks!

I have a white down coat. What soap can I use to remove the yellow stain from drying it in the dryer? I don't know if I could use clorox bleach for whites. The label on the coat said that I can dry it on low, and I did, and now the front of the coat has light yellow spots. Any suggestions?

how do I clean a combination down and feather coat? my hubby bought me a down coat for my birthday . i dont know anything about down coats . any help would be greatly appreciated thank you

Should I put down a coat of primer first? My living room is a medium green color but I would like to change it to a neutral, light beige color. Do I need to put down a coat of primer first or can I just put down 2-3 coats of paint?

Can you get a down coat cleaned at the dry-cleaners? Don't know and...need to get my coat cleaned!

How to dry my down coat? The filler is 50% down, and 50% feathers. I was wondering if I machine wash (which says I can do), how can I dry it without a dryer? Can it dry properly if I hang it? Or would I be better off taking it to a dry cleaner? P.S. I don't have a dryer, thats why I ask. see, i live in Brasil...and there are no laundromats to be found, thats why i was wondering if i could just hang dry it and it dry properly??

How to Clean a White Down Filled Coat? I have a white nylon down-filled coat that is dirty. I've already run it through the washer but it still looks dirty. Any ideas on how to make it white again?

how do u keep a down coat from bleeding feathers?? my coat gets feathers everywhere. how can i stop this?

Is there a safe way to wash a Down-filled coat? or should I take to drycleaners as suggested.? I just purchased a "down-filled coat" before realizing it is dry-clean only. Since it is a white coat it is really beginning to show the dirt, and I would like to avoid the cleaners.

how do i wash a down feathered coat??? i have a helly hansen down feathered coat and it says wash at 30 degerees i have done this but it smells really bad, is there a special washing pwder or softner that i need to use?

How can you get the fluff back into a down coat? I washed it and it's about 50% flatter and not as fluffy. I don't know what I did wrong. Also, it said to do tumble dry low and dry with 3 clean tennis balls or a clean tennis shoe. I thought that was weird. Ok thanks!

Is it best to seal plaster with a watered down coat of emulsion? The plaster has been painted before but I have removed all the paint off the wall. Should I just paint it with trade emulsion?

Where can I find a mens fur hood down coat? I know it's a little bit late to be buying something like that but whatever.

Where can I find a white down alternative coat?I saw my sister's down coat and it was white with a hood and? fake fur trim on the hood and a little below the knee And I want one just like it! But I don't wear down. I've looked everywhere! thank you! Answer Master that's a picture of a moose! lol

How do you get rid of static from a down coat? ...other than spraying with static guard?

How do you wash a down coat? Everytime I try, it just floats to the top and it barely gets wet?

Where can I find a Nice warm Goose Down coat to wear in 10 - 25 degree weather? I want something that is nice & very warm.

How much down fill in a coat is enough for subzero temperatures? I am moving to Fairbanks Alaska in Jnauary and need to know how much down fill is enough. The temperature in the winter can get down to -60 F but usually is about -30ish. Is 650-fill too much? Any suggestions for a coat?

How to wash a goose down-filled coat? I know there is a special detergent you must use for goose down. Can you get this detergent at a grocery store? What is it called? Also, can you use this detergent in a front-loading, high effeciency washing machine (a newer model)? Thanks!

Can my duck feather and down filled coat be restored? I washed a duck feather and down jacket I got from GAP in the washing machine but it has gone flat. I followed the instruction but it obviously didn't work. Can this be restored ? It used to be a puffer jacket but now looks and feels like a Mac. I am quite distraught about this as it was a very warm jacket.

Can a down coat be revived? I have a down coat that I love. By mistake I put it in the dryer for too long and the feathers melted together or something. Now the coat feels like it's stuffed with plastic. Does anybody know of anything I can do to revive it?

Looking for the warmest down coat? Where can I buy a realy warm down coat with pure goose down filling?

How do I stop my new down coat from sprouting feathers? Everytime I take it off and have feathers on me.?

Is a 650 down fill coat warm enough for Maine winters? My winter coat is 650 fill, Marmot. I've never had a winter coat this nice before so I was just wondering if it was worth the money. Will it keep me warm in Maine?

statue of liberty sitting down with a coat or a blanket? have you ever seen the commercial of the statue of liberty sitting down on the street of new york and shivering with a coat or a blanket? that commercial is promoting people to donate any coats to the needy during the winter season. If you have any idea where I can find that picture or portrait in the internet it would be very helpful. I need it so I can make a flyer, to let people know that we (my health center) giving away coats to those who really needs one. Thanks in advance.

How do you wash/clean a down filled coat?

can i shrink a down coat? My mother in law bought this really cool black coat for my husband last year. It's a little too trendy for his taste, but I love it. Problem is it's a little too big on me. It says to hand wash in cold water and not to dry clean. It's a nylon shell and down filled. Think if I wash it in hot water it will shrink up or will that ruin it?

re painting a cot. Applied sealer and 1st coat of oil based paint should we sand down and apply another coat? we took off old paint, sanded, applied sealer, sanded, applied first coat of oil-based paint and now asking- should we sand-down again and apply a second coat, or one is enough?

I bought my son a thick goose-down coat and the feathers keep coming out. What can I do?

should i wear the collar up or down on my coat? who ever heard of someone wearing the collar down on a coat?. the question is should i wash my hair in the morning? sometimes the stiffness works for you. the two combined do you think i will end up looking too cool?

My down coat is getting feathers leaking through the material and getting on my clothes and out side too.? The feathers come through the lining and through the surface of the coat. Does anybody know how to stop this it is driving me nuts and it was an expensive coat. Thanks

I took my down coat to a dry cleaner and it now sheds feathers badly. What can I do to minimize this?

What does it mean if my down coat starts shedding on my clothing? Is that the end of my coat? Is there something I can do??

down-coat fur ruined in dryer... how can i get it back to normal?HURRY!? help! i didnt read the tag and my mom will kill me! it was 100% from hollister, i put it in the dryer and the fur is matted and gross. what can i do to fix it? i brushed it with water, and it helped alittle. now what?!!?!?! help!!!!!!

I have a white down coat with white fox fur trim hood.Can I clean it the way I have always clean my down stuff

what is the warmest fabric for a winter weather coat, besides down? I'm looking for a fashionable coat for falll/winter that will keep me warm outside. Any suggestions? I like full length or mid length coats but usually they aren't warm enough for the cold bay area

Where can I find a black down coat (womens)? Where can I find a black down coat With fur around the hood online? thanks!

How to tone down a bright turquoise coat? I'm very passionate about fashion design and was offered a free photo shoot from a friend who is a photography major; I will model clothes I have constructed myself, and he will benefit from them for his portfolio. The only requirement is that I have to use at least ONE of the fabrics he picks out. I looked them over and picked out a very bright turquoise plaid wool fabric for a coat. Now, he paid for the fabric, but I'm making it without fee; I keep the coat. My question is how can I wear such a bright color without looking silly?

What does it mean when a coat hanger eats a gerbil should you put the coat hanger down or hang your shirt up? I am talking about the heavy duty hangers. and cute little gerbils from the pet store.

What is the best "bubble" or Down coat that money can buy?

Men, would you ever lay down your $500 coat in the mud so a woman can go across without getting dirty? Women, how would you feel/react if this happened to you? A total stranger. Would you be flattered by his chivalry or would you think he's a pervert?

How much do you think it would cost to get a M/L swing coat cut down to a S/M? Shoulders are too big and it could be a bit smaller generally. It's wool, vintage, has a fur collar and satin lining

How do I wash a coat that has duck down in it? It is a cream coloured Gas coat, which is like a duvet!! It's that thick and puffy, and it's full of feathers. So how ON EARTH do I go about washing it, as I am sure it can't just be chucked in the washing machine?

Can you put a second coat of driveway sealer down a couple of days after the first/? I just recoated my driveway with premium sealer from Home Depot. I patched where needed and filled cracks first. The first coat is fine, but still some lines showing but they are covered. So, should I add the second coat after the first coat cures?

Wool coat has shrunk! Can the lining now hanging down be fixed? I washed a wool coat on the hand wash cycle of my washing machine and hung it to dry. The lining now shows under the hem of the coat. Is there any way to fix this?

Dry cleaning down coat cost me $27! Could I have washed it? The cleaners gave me this horse and carriage story about how they have to specially wash it because of the feathers. Could i have washed it in cold water and hung it to dry? I should have added that I don't have a washer and dryer at home. Those tennis shoes in the dryer may get me kicked out of the laudromat. But that's a good trick to know! :)

Got down feather on my wool coat. Tried lint rollers, tape & a vacuum. Nothing worked. How do I get rid of it? The coat is a black Anne Klein wool coat. I even tried a hair brush, a toothbrush and rubbing parts of the coat together to ball it up. But it looks like the feathers have lodged themselves into the fiber of the coat. It's my one and only coat and it's a harsh winter where I live. I really need it to be fixed!

How can I repair a hole in a down filled nylon coat?

Girls billabong black down coat? I saw someone wearing this... it's a black down coat with a fur hood... the inside of the hood has a brownish pattern on it. It goes down to the waist. On the right arm, it has a tag that says billabong... help me find this coat/jacket please!!!!!

When painting a vehicle, why do you put down a base coat and why does the color of the base coat matter? I'm talking about after the primer.

Any guidelines for purchasing down coats? Should they be slightly bigger or should they fit snuggly? What are the possible considerations I need to take into account when purchasing a down coat? How many layers are usually worn prior to a down?