Liquid impregnation to increase the water-repellent effect, preserving the original material properties and breathability of highly stressed down garments such as sleeping bags, jackets, windbreakers, vests and trousers. To maintain and extend the life and water repellency of the garment, we recommend using TARRAGO DOWN CLEANER - pour Down Cleaner into the washing machine dispenser and Down Protector into the softener reservoir in the same wash cycle. For hand washing, we recommend cleaning the garments with Down Cleaner first and then repeating the process with Down Protector.
Machine washing: follow the instructions on the garment label when washing. Fasten all zippers, including Velcro. Place 1 or 2 garments in the washing machine. Shake the bottle and pour one full cap into the fabric softener dispenser (50 ml per garment). For bulky garments, add an extra cap (100 ml). Wash at 30 °C, using the delicate garment programme and slow spin.
Dryer:
Dry at medium temperature setting and according to the instructions on the garment label. We recommend using four clean tennis balls to avoid lumps (drying time 2 to 4 hours). If you do not find any lint in the down filling, the garment is completely dry.
Hand Wash: When washing, follow the instructions on the garment label. Fasten all zippers, including Velcro. Immerse the garment to be washed in a tub of warm water (30 °C). Shake the bottle and pour one full cap into the bath (50 ml per garment). For bulky garments, add an extra cap (100 ml). Soak the garment properly and leave for 15 minutes. Then rinse thoroughly with warm water. Allow the garment to drain to remove any excess water that may remain inside.
Drying:
Remove the garment from the tub, gently wring it out and spread it out in a well-ventilated area (never hang!). Gently wring the garment every hour during the first day. Twice a day, shake the down filling evenly (repeat the process for 3 to 4 days). If you do not find any lint, the garment is completely dry.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Down products are one of the softest and best value garments for outdoor activities.They maintain body temperature and warmth, trapping air in the feather fibers. When these products are exposed to adverse conditions such as rain, cold, dirt, abrasion and sweat, integral properties such as insulation, waterproofing and heat transfer are lost. All of these situations can cause a significant reduction in the required properties of these products. In extreme conditions this can be a serious problem for the athlete, loss of insulation properties, breathability, increased moisture penetration and therefore increasing the weight of the product. The lack of information and special products for the care of these products in many cases causes them to be treated with inappropriate products that reduce their durability. It is not recommended to use common detergents or fabric softeners during washing.
