Caring for your SKHOOP
A little care goes a long way. Treat your SKHOOP right and it'll keep you warm for years.
The golden rule for everything: gentle detergent, no fabric softener, no bleach.
Not sure what your garment is made of? Check the care label inside.
Down Garments
Down is delicate, so go easy on it.
- Use a washing machine without a center agitator.
- Wash on a low temperature, gentle cycle with a gentle detergent.
- Tumble dry on low with a tennis ball, clean shoe or dryer ball to help redistribute the down.
Down takes a while to dry, so be patient. Shake your garment before it goes in the dryer, then pull it out every 30–45 minutes and shake again. You may need to repeat this a few times to get it drying evenly.
It's normal for down to poke out here and there (more if there's a rip, tear or burn hole). As tempting as it is, don't pull the feathers out. Snip the tip that's peeking through instead. If the hole is bigger, try one of our NOSO Patches to add some flair to your snag!
Synthetic Garments
Pretty simple. Wash on a low–medium temperature with a gentle detergent, and tumble dry on low. Skip the fabric softener and bleach.
Wool Garments
Public service announcement: wool shrinks.
Wash on a delicate, cold water cycle and hang dry only. We've seen far too many wool pieces turn into doll clothes over the years. Don't let it happen to you!
DWR Garments
Many of our fabrics are treated with DWR (durable water repellent) to help shed water. Heads up: water-repellent isn't the same as waterproof.
After a few washes, you can renew the DWR with a spray-on or wash-in product from most outdoor stores.
Spot Washing
Small stain? Go back to basics. Dish soap and warm water work great on oily spots and stains.
Need something stronger? Fels Naptha is magic. It seriously has superpowers, and you'll find it in the laundry aisle at most stores.