air drying a down jacket

Do you absolutely have to use 3 tennis balls on low setting? Or can it ""repuff" up just air drying?

Re: air drying a down jacket

I've always just washed and dried as normal.

Re: air drying a down jacket

Air drying a down jacket is not recommended b/c the feathers can clump together or not dry properly. Mold can grow inside if it stays wet too long.

If you don't use the tennis balls, the jacket may not fluff back up properly. You can also use sneakers.

Or, just bring it to a dry cleaners.

Re: air drying a down jacket

Once it dries it'll be fine. I washed them all the time. Especially when we found out about Covid.
Air dry, delicates or low heat it's fine. I do use one dryer ball, but don't think it made a big difference.

air drying a down jacket

Ive never used the tennis balls, just dried it on the lowest heat option.

Re: air drying a down jacket

I just dry on low heat.

Re: air drying a down jacket

Ty all!! I let it air dry a couple hours then came back to read your replies and tossed it in the dryer on low a few mins, no balls no shoes and its looking great!