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Down Jackets Knowledge Base

How do I store down jackets during the summer? I have two down jackets and I have no idea how to store them during the summer. Can I just vacuum seal them in the plastic bags? Would that flatten the jackets?
How do I stop the feather clumbs in my down jackets? I handwashed my Columbia down jacket and then let it dry out but the feathers somehow clumped together and some feathers fell out during the wash. How do I fix it without throwing it away? And it has this funky smell coming off the jacket now...is it because the feathers rotted?
Whats up with down jackets and precipitation? Are they really useless after they get a little wet? From some melted snow on the shoulders or a little bit of light rain... Is the jacket ruined forever if that happens? Or is it useless only until it dries again? Can somebody clear this up? I'm looking to buy a North Face down jacket, it isn't waterproof.
What is the difference between waterproof and water resistant down jackets? Ok just moved to michigan. I don't own a jacket and have been shopping for parkas. What is the difference between waterproof and water resistant? Which should I choose? I am going to buy a down jacket because I am a california girl that thinks 65 is cold. HELP! I liked this one.. but i don't think it is waterproof. Says water repellant.... http://www.eddiebauer.com/EB/Women/Outerwear-Jackets--Blazers/Jackets-Coats--Parkas/index.cat#ppl=%7Btype%3A%22transition%22%2CensembleId%3A%2236005%22%2CformatStr%3A%22product%22%2CpassedIdObj%3A%7B%22ensembleId%22%3A%2236005%22%7D%2CcategoryId%3A%2221153%22%2CpathInfo%3A%22C1C3C103C21153%22%2CcolorId%3A%22532%22%2CsizeIdSelected%3A%22-1%22%2CquantitySelected%3A%22-1%22%2CimageName%3A%22EB09ID_0067494_532B1%22%2CimageTypeCode%3A%22B%22%2CcatPath%3A%22%7E%7EcategoryId%3D21153%7E%7EcategoryName%3DJACKETS-COATS--PARKAS%7E%7EpCategoryId%3D103%7E%7EpCategoryName%3DOUTERWEAR-JACKETS--BLAZERS%7E%7EgpCategoryId%3D3%7E%7EgpCategoryName%3DWOMEN%7E%7EggpCategoryId%3D1%7E%7EggpCategoryName%3DEB%22%2Ccs%3A%220%22%7D it's the eddie bauer lodge parka that I like but it says water repellant?
Does Vacuum packing down/feather jackets ruin the feathers? I am shipping things overseas in a few weeks and would like to vacuum pack my down jacket to save space. Will putting my jacket in a vacuum bag and sucking the air out of it ruin the feathers in the jacket? It will be in the bag for about 6 weeks, after which I will take it out and store it hanging. I've read around and a few places say that you shouldn't reduce the size of down things by more than 50% Who know's what?
Where to find North Face down jackets in Malaysia? I'm currently in Malaysia and been looking to buy a North Face down jacket. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find it in most shopping malls or shops that i've been to. Does anyone know a particular shop or mall which carries the North Face brand? I might probably have to get one off ebay, but I'm still hoping someone out there knows where I can find it in Malaysia. I don't mind getting a fake one either. Any help is much appreciated. Thanks !
What are down jackets made of? I'm shopping for a really warm down jacket for the coming winter. The few that I've seen that I like say that they are filled with 70% duck down feathers & 30% fowl feathers. The jackets don't seem very thick. They're also a bit expensive but I'm willing to spend the money, as long as I know I'l get my money's worth. Can anyone help?
How do you wash down jackets? I have a really nice north face jacket, but its getting a kinda old and smelly. What's a good way to wash it without ruining the quality? nice answers, but what do tennis balls do? Theres blue spiky rubber balls in my closet, and i think they're supposed to be put in laundry, could i substitute that? would the tennis ball smell rub into the jacket? cause i really dont want that to happen
Can you wash North Face down jackets in washing machine? Can't really afford to take jacket to dry cleaner? Is it possible to wash it on gentle cycle in cold water?
Where to find camo down-fill jackets for girls? I see a lot of camo down-fill jackets but all are made for boys/men. Tried them and they all make me look fat. I don't know what's up with boys clothes these days. Does anyone know where to find down-fill jackets girls size 14-16 or womens size 2?
What brands of down jackets aren't as puffy looking? I am a small guy, so I don't want to look like a mini marshmallow man.
What does this sentence mean: My father and I used to put jackets down to act as goals and we would play footb? football for hours. I don't understand the meaning of the expression-to act as goals- in this particular sentence.
What brands of down jackets for isn't as puffy looking? I am a small guy 5'7" 145lbs. and I don't want a big ol' puffy coat that makes me look like a mini marshmallow man.
how to care for DOWN PUFFER jackets..? I just bought a DKNY down puffer jacket and I washed it and dry it as "FLUFF" b.c I do not have a low or high setting on my dryer. As it was drying it dry to its original shape but the problem is i spoted marks on there from the dyer just on the sleeve though. "FLUFF" dry isnt Regular so it doesnt give off alot of heat. How could I prevent that from happening again.. SHould I try to dry it with a wet towl or somthing...? On the tag it reads TUMBLE DRY LOW and its polyester.. HELP!!!
can I put down jackets in space-saver (vacuum) bags to squeeze them into the one suitecase of check-in baggage Only one suitecase allowed and a lot of things to pack, including bulky items, feather and down jackets and blankets. What do I do? I will be flying home from UK to Russia, one-way. I would like to pack as much as I can, as shipping by Royal Mail is quite expensive. Also is it true that those vacuum bags can damage down and feather items?
hello, I got a down filled bubble jacket? does anyone know how to clean these jackets? The woman at the store told me when I wash it in the machine to put in a shoe..she said to because the down feathers may sink to the bottom
Are down jackets the warmest in very cold temperatures and high winds? we're talking -20*C temps thinking about getting a North Face "Nuptse" jacket
Jackets with hoodies that collapse or unzip down the middle? What do they call those jackets and coats that have the hoodies that zip and unzip down the middle and make a V shape. I'm not talking about those hoodies that are completely removable i'm talking about the hoodies that collapse by unzipping, they flatten out.
When the Senate is in session, who are those kids in blue jackets that sit down front? Are they interns or what? All they ever do is sit on the steps and look really really bored. Who the heck are they?
What do those numbers mean on a down jacket? I see companies advertising their down jackets like this has 550 down fill, or 700 or whatever number. Does the higher number actually means the jacket is better insulated?
Is the company Moonstone still in business? They made a great down jacket? I can't find their website, and no one seems to sell their down jackets anymore. Specifically the Lucid. I can find their sleeping bags sold at various online sites, but can't find their company site or that many jackets for sale.
What are the sweaters or jackets that go down to your legs? What are they called and where can I buy them? large to 3x sizes NOT TRENCH COATS! MORE LIKE SWEATERS MATERAL
Tips on washing goose-down jackets? I have a goose-down jacket and I am not allowed to dryclean it. How do I go about washing it by hand?
Winter jackets, down or polyester fill? I need a new winter coat for the Canadian winter, is down filled better than polyester filled or vice versa, and what are the pros and cons? Thanks
washing down jackets? I have a down jacket and I'm afraid to wash it. Will the down all shift to one side?
Kathmandu Down Jackets - available in Perth? I'm just wondering, does the Kathmandu stores in Perth stock their range of down jackets? I picked up one during my visit to Melbourne last winter and absolutely loved it. My siblings wanted one too, and since I'm visiting Perth in July, I'm planning to get a couple for them as well. As I realise Perth isn't as cold as it is down in Melbourne, I was wondering if Kathmandu's stores in Perth still carry their range down jackets? Or do they just stock the lighter stuff. Would be grateful if anyone familiar with Kathmandu's products in Perth could give me a heads up. Thanks. Baaaaby'j : Thanks for replying. But pardon me, as I'm not very familiar with Perth, was wondering where is the 'carousel' you're referring to, located? Is it a particular store, or an area in general? Thanks !
Are down jackets a good buy ?? I've been wanting a new jacket for a while, however i havent been able to decide which material is the best choice. Which material would u choose... Down, cotton, or wool?? please answer
hey, any one knows where to buy down jacket patterns to sew? I want to sew and make one down jacket. Like Parka Down Jackets, they are quilted and down. Anyone know where do I buy pattern online. I searched many times. But I could not find anything.
when they make down jackets...how do they get the feathers? rather plumage...for jackets, blankets... do they kill the bird and pluck it out? so i assume these geese are caged?
Where to find good bargains for down jackets in Melbourne, in August? Will be heading over to Melbourne for a couple days in August, and since it’s approaching the end of winter, I was hoping to snag a bargain or two on some branded winter/down jackets (e.g. North Face, Kathmandu, Marmot, etc). Through the net, I was able to find several stores carrying the North Face and Kathmandu brands in the Central Business District (where I’ll be staying), but do these flagship stores normally offer marked down, end of season prices? Alternatively, are there are special clearance houses or winter wear outlets around the Melbourne CBD that offer good, end of season bargains? Like stock from several seasons ago which they wanna get rid of at bargain basement prices, or even this winter’s range with good discounts? Also, for the Direct Factory Outlets like the one on Spencer St, are the prices there normally cheaper than other retail stores, or is it just a marketing gimmick? Thanks in advance for any advice or tips. Have a great day!
How to wash down feather jacket? I handwashed my Columbia down jacket and then let it dry out but the feathers somehow clumped together and some feathers fell out during the wash. How do I fix it without throwing it away? And it has this funky smell coming off the jacket now...is it because the feathers rotted? Should I hand wash it or machine wash it? And if i put it in the dryer will it ruin the jacket?
What is the difference between a puffer jacket and a down jacket? What is a puffer jacket, and how is it different from a down jacket? Or are they the same thing?
I have a white down jacket with a fur trim hood. How do I get the yellow tint out? I baught a white down jacket with fur trim on the hood. All the dry cleaners I talked to said they cannot clean fur or to clean it I would need to remove the hood. So I tried washing it. The jacket has a yellow tint in places I am assuming from putting it away wet (from snow). How do I get it out? Can I bleach it? The fur trim is brownish.
What kind of sexy poses can i do with my nylon down jacket? I have a thing for my nylon down jacket. I'm going to have some photos taken with the jacket. I'm only going to be wearing a pair of nylon umbro shorts and i want to do some sexy poses with the jacket so let me know what would be sexy to do. Thank You !
How do i stop a down jacket from leaking? I own a down jacket and i like it very much, but it leaks its filling here and there, is not large amounts of down but i would like to know how can i stop it? RETURNING IT IS NOT AN OPTION FOR ME SINCE I BOUGHT IT IN HOUSTON and i live in Mexico City now, and my visa has just expired. Is hair spray any good? or what can i use? Its not a huge leak is like 7 feathers a day. Thanks for all your answers guys, i still want some more opinions.
Does a stun gun work through attacker's down jacket? I am planning to buy a stun gun but I have a quick question. Will a stun gun be effective if it is placed against the attacker's down jacket? Does the tips of the stun gun have to be touch the attacker's skin to be effective? Will it work through a T-shirt, a sweater, a leather jacket, etc?
Is is possible to add more feathers (down) to a goose down jacket? My goose down jacket has gone a bit flat and is in need of re-stuffing. I already tried the dryer and tennis balls, in the past. Where would I go to get more down inserted? I've notices feathers "leaking" out here and there.
Can you measure the difference between Down and Synthetic materials (Primaloft, Quallofil, etc.)? I am looking to shop for a new winter jacket and I noticed how some jackets are insulated with 100g of Primaloft. Would this be compared to a 550 fill down Jacket, or more? Also, what is the difference between 100g of Primaloft insulation vs. 200g of Quallofil insulation. I read that Primaloft is better than Quallofil, but given that the jacket is insulated with twice the amount of quallofil, does that make it warmer? Thanks.
What is the best way to sew a powder skirt into a down jacket? I just purchased a sweet puffy down jacket but it doesn't have a powder skirt. Would I damage the coat if I carefully stitched it onto the inner layer?? Help. I just want to stay dry. It is a $400 ski jacket that was meant for the slopes. Waterproof and everything that I got for $40. The bottom sinches tight... but I'm looking for a little extra protection
What are the cruel ways of collecting down feathers? im an animal rights groupie and up until now, I had no idea that down insulation is collected from animals and used in commercial products. for years, my mum has been buying me down jackets for the winter. (duh, she has the money) can i get some facts to support my statement that my family should boycott down products. holy shit i feel terrible!!! AHH i think im gonna cry. id rather be cold than have a poor bird die for my warmth!!
How can I get rid of the A&F cologne smell of my new down jacket? I just bought a dark blue down puffer jacket from Abercrombie & Fitch, and I can't stand constantly smelling the cologne that they apparently douse all their clothes in (this is my first A&F purchase). I don't want to give my jacket a full machine washing, but I do want to get rid of the "fragrance." Does anyone have any suggestions on how to effectively get the cologne off of the jacket? Thanks!
Goose down jackets - can anyone recommend one? My husband walks dogs on an East Coast beach and cliff - couldn't be colder in Winter - and as he is nearly 70 he is beginning to feel the chill! He wants a down jacket that's a good length to cover nether regions!!- with insulated hood. Ideally waterproof but don't think you can get that with down? Has anyone any recommendations or favourite brands as we haven't a clue and they all look quite expensive. Grateful for any replies before hypothermia and widowhood set in!!! Liz The Antifreeze jacket looked really good JuRu but we are on the East coast of England not USA and this jacket only appears to be sold in USA. Thanks anyway.
When buying a down jacket, what should the fill be? I need a REALLY warm down jacket for temperatures that can be below zero. What is a good amount of down-fill for that weather?
Anybody know where I can find a half-zip down north face jacket? I have been looking for a half-zip down jacket on the internet but have found nothing. I looked at north face's website and found nothing that I could wear to keep me warm. Anybody have an suggestions?
Can anyone tell me how to get rid of the smell from my goose down jacket? I bought an L.E.I jacket that said on the label that it could be machine washed and well I washed it and it got this incredible funk. I've tried everything to get the smell out ...air drying, febreeze, washing it again...but the smell still won't come out!! It has waterfoul feathers, goose down and I'm going crazy cause its a really pretty jacket and I just got it last month. PLEASE HELP!!
Where can I buy a warm women's down jacket. Good quality and good price? I am living in 35- 45 degree weather , where can i purchase a very good priced and well made down jacket for womens size s/xs? -Thanks
how to wash/dry a down jacket? I washed and dried my First Down jacket yesterday and it lost a lot of its fluffiness. The down seems like it's clumping inside. I washed it gently and dried it with towels and a tennis ball. What can I do to make my jacket puffy again?
White Paint on Black Down Jacket? I just got a little white paint on my black down jacket. How can i get it out?
how to take care of a northface down jacket? it was raining like crazy today and now the jacket smells how do i get rid of it its a down jacket the puffy ones
Getting a down jacket wet while skiing? Obviously, you shouldn't get a down jacket wet, due to the fact that it will lose a large percent, if not all of it's heat retainment. However, what about using a down jacket when skiing or snowboarding? Falling, and getting wet snow all over you is a big part of both sports. How would a down jacket hold up to wet snow?
down sleeping bag and down jacket wash question's? Hi Stephen here how do you wash a down sleeping bag and a down jacket at home in the bath tub. Should I use warm,hot,or cold water and what kind of soap. You see I have a Portable Clothes dryer I brought off of HSN the home shopping network. Now I want to use this to dry my down jacket and sleeping bag. But please first tell me how to wash it in my bath tub? Should I ring it out after it is done or just but it right in my Portable dryer all wet? Thanks and please respound with all and any help...
how do you repair a tear in a North Face down jacket?? I have small 1/2" tear in my North Face down jacket and I would like to know how to patch it other then sewing it.
Is it okay to use Oxy-Clean on a down jacket? I need to wash my white down jacket back to being as white as possible without bleach.
What would happen if I put my down feather jacket into a top load washer with an agitator? I need to wash my down feather jacket and it's filthy, it's tag says dry clean only, but whenever I get it back from the cleaner's, it's still filthy...I want to know if I can clean it myself without ruining it, if not completely? I want to clean it, as in there are stains, so fluffing and making it smell pretty aren't on the top of my list...Is handwashing the surface with detergent safe for the feathers?
Can I wash a down filled jacket in a washing machine? If I was a downfilled jacket in the washing machine will it ruin my jacket? It says dry clean only, but I always machine wash my dry clean only clothes...im just not sure what will happen to the down if i put it in the wash.
What kind of jacket can I wear over a hoodie and where can I get it? I don't want down or fur.? I don't want to get a fleece jacket, a really heavy down jacket, or anything with fur at the collar, I just want a jacket I can wear over a hoodie/sweatshirt in the winter when I need that little extra bit of insulation. yes, north face is fleece. And I am a guy, not a girl.
How can I stop the release of down feathers from my down jacket on my clothes? I have an expensive parka jacket insulated by down feathers. Every time I wear the jacket it releases hundreds of small pieces of feathers on my clothes., and they are very hard to remove. Instead of buying another one (I got it as a gift) what can I do to stop the feathers migration?
Is a Down Jacket Good For Snowboarding? I have a down jacket similar to a North Face 700 Nupte. Is it good for snowboarding or will I be overly warm. Also does it make me less mobile? I'll be snowboarding in Whistler and Grouse Mountain in BC so the temperature should be minus 10-16.
What would be the better down jacket? I am looking at either the Mountain Hardweard Downtown or the Mammut Vinson. Also I need to find a good rain shell but do not want to spend more than 100-200$. I will be using these will backpacking in Europe.
Can you use bleach on a down jacket? The coat is clean but I have some stains and dinginess on the sleeves....
Any ideas for drying a down jacket if? I stuck it in the wash to get a gigantic stain out of the back of the coat, but I cannot put it in the washing machine because of a faux fur trim on the hood which is not removable. It's dripping wet, and I can't think of anything to do except hang it outside to dry? But it's cold out and I don't know if that'll help. Any ideas? How long do you think it'll take to air dry? :/ Thx
How do I dye a down jacket? I bought a white one but cannot get all of the stains out. I'd like to dye it a darker color. Is that possible?
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