Jacket detergents

To wash outerwear without ruining it, it's important to consider all the nuances—the characteristics and properties of the material the garment is made from, and the type of filler. It's essential to choose a good jacket detergent that will preserve the garment's properties, completely rinse out the fibers, and leave no streaks. Let's explore which powders or gels are best for cleaning.

Why is it necessary to select a product?

Winter and demi-season items with insulation should be cared for in a special way. It is better not to use the same detergent for daily washing to clean outerwear. Such powders contain bleaching components and produce too much foam.

Regular gels do not rinse well from dense materials, resulting in streaks on jackets.

Washing a jacket with everyday laundry detergent will leave whitish, soapy stains on your down jacket. The insulation will also clump and stick together, causing the jacket to lose its shape. To avoid damaging your jacket and preserve its appearance for a long time, use special detergents designed for outerwear. Here's a short list of popular cleaning products.

Cotico and Burti Sport

In fact, there's a wide range of detergents for jackets. When choosing a detergent, consider the garment's fill and material—for down items, one type of detergent will work, while for membrane garments, another will work. Housewives love Cotico gel, which effectively removes any stain, neutralizes unpleasant odors, leaves no streaks, and rinses completely out of the fabric.

This modern, low-foaming product is ideal for cleaning outerwear, sportswear, thermal underwear, footwear, and even camping gear, including tents, sleeping bags, neoprene, and lycra. It's also suitable for washing jeans. It preserves the properties of membrane fabrics without affecting the water-repellent layer. Made with biodegradable surfactants, it's safe and phosphate-free. The average price of a liter bottle is $3.

Burti Sport liquid detergent is completely safe for membrane materials, as well as down and feather items. It can be used for both hand and machine washing at temperatures between 30°C and 60°C. Dermatologist-tested, hypoallergenic, and safe for sensitive skin, this concentrated gel's special formula easily removes stains without damaging the fabric or compromising its heat-retaining and moisture-wicking properties. A 1.45-liter container costs approximately $4.80.

Unicum and Clean Home

Another detergent for sportswear is Unicum, which can also be used to clean jackets made of membrane, neoprene, and lycra. It contains enzymes—biological additives that effectively deal with any stain. It can be used for both machine and hand washing. Housewives note that the product is consumed slowly; one bottle lasts a long time. The gel doesn't leave streaks, which is essential for outerwear care, softens fabrics, and has a pleasant scent. A 750 ml bottle costs approximately $2.

Clean Home's modern antibacterial gel is ideal for hand and machine washing and is designed to clean both cotton and synthetic fabrics. It's phosphate-free, ensuring its safety. It's also ideal for washing sports jackets—it provides antimicrobial protection, preserves the garment's brightness, and leaves no white marks. A liter bottle costs approximately $2.70.

PROSEPT and Trekko Tech Wash

PROSEPT Crystal laundry detergent is a popular choice among homemakers. It helps remove stains, odors, and refresh laundry. This modern product allows you to:

• preserve the structure, shape and properties of down jackets and feather-filled items;
• clean the membrane fabric while preserving the water-repellent impregnation;
• ensure antimicrobial treatment of the material;
• neutralize the odor.

This product is suitable for hand and machine washing. It's specially formulated for synthetic fabrics and can be used to clean jackets lined with synthetic padding. A three-liter bottle of gel costs approximately $8.70.

Membrane clothing is very popular today, and Trekko Tech Wash gel is designed specifically for cleaning such technological fabrics.

The product doesn't damage the water-repellent finish, but rather prolongs its life. It dissolves easily even in cold water and rinses out completely without leaving a residue. It's quite expensive—approximately $5.50 for 500 ml of gel.

Nordland and Meine Liebe Sport

The modern Nordland balm is designed for washing sportswear, shoes, down jackets, and membrane jackets. The composition contains enzymes, thanks to which the product copes with the most difficult stains. Suitable for both hand and machine washing, users report that items cleaned with the gel do not fade or lose color, neutralize unpleasant odors, and are active even in cold water.

The balm can be used to wash jeans, thermal underwear, overalls, etc. It's hypoallergenic, so it's safe to use it on children's mid-season and winter suits. The average price for a 750 ml bottle is $4.

For washing jackets with synthetic fillers, such as polyester wadding, hollow fiber, or Thinsulate, you can use Meine Liebe Sport concentrated gel. This product contains fabric softener, so there's no need to use a fabric softener. A 0.8-liter bottle costs approximately $3.80.

   

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