How to choose the warmest down jacket for the winter. How to wash a camel wool jacket and down jacket at home

Camel wool in down jackets, reviews of the filling, are such clothes really warm, or is this just another scam? Camel down in down jackets Lately has become very advertised, but people’s opinions regarding this filler are quite different. Negative and negative opinions can often be heard from people who ordered a Chinese down jacket from Aliexpress. Is it worth buying such clothes for yourself?

Advantages and disadvantages

Like any other outerwear, a down jacket filled with camel hair not ideal. Modern synthetics are of the highest level, and even in combination with a membrane they are superior to any natural filler, which is why Americans in Alaska and Europeans in Swiss resorts mostly wear synthetics. But in Russia the realities are somewhat different - what is needed is warm outerwear at a minimal cost. And, it should be noted, camel down largely fits into these criteria.

Advantages of down jackets made of camel wool:

• Warm;
• Lungs;
• Inexpensive;
• They serve for a long time.

Disadvantages of down jackets made from camel down:

• IN strong wind are blown;
• Problems with washing;
• May cause allergies.

Many sellers claim that such a down jacket is completely hypoallergenic. However, if you have an allergy to cat hair or dogs, it is highly likely that it will also manifest itself on camel down jacket. The fur of this animal also contains proteins, melanin, skin flakes and enzymes that can serve as allergens.

The warm properties of a down jacket depend entirely on the quality of tailoring, as well as on the ratio of camel wool and synthetics. Reviews that it is cold in such a down jacket usually refer to models that contain only 20-30% natural camel down. In addition, if the down jacket is quilted, it can blow through the seams between the cells. Among the Chinese manufacturers there are decent ones, but there are also those who sew outerwear carelessly. But Russian women can’t always afford it.

Customer Reviews

“Last year I bought a camel wool down jacket from Klasika Moda, my impressions were only positive. A very warm model, 80% camel down, and the remaining 20% ​​is also natural filler (feather). It is sewn very high quality, the lining is dense, it does not blow even in a strong snowstorm. The down jacket does not restrict movement and is comfortable to drive in. The price of such a down jacket made of camel down was almost 15,000 rubles, but this was from resellers. You can now buy it in a company store for 10-12 thousand rubles good model. Unfortunately, my down jacket only lasted 4 months; my dunce son burned a hole in the sleeve.”

“Before purchasing, I read a lot of reviews about such down jackets. As it turned out, there are models that use not down, but camel hair. They are very cold, although they are cheap. Hair is not even wool, but just an advertising gimmick. I ordered my down jacket on AliExpress, it cost $200. It’s not a bad model, but you can’t say what it is, up to -25 is still normal with a warm jacket, and when the frosts in Surgut reached minus 40, it was really cold standing at the bus stop. In the past, eider down jackets were much warmer.”

“I’ve been wearing a camel wool down jacket for 3 years now, and I want to say that choosing such a model is quite difficult. It’s best to go to boutiques, feel different options, and be sure to pay attention to the lining. The principle of choice is very simple: the thicker the layer of wool and the higher its content in the down jacket, the warmer the jacket will be. Also, many are afraid to wash down jackets made from camel down, so camel wool is not afraid of water, but it can bunch up. Therefore, it is best to take it to a good dry cleaner.”

As you can see, there are positive reviews for camel wool in down jackets, but such clothes are still far from ideal.

Wool wool - discord!

Speaking about the quality of down jackets made of camel wool, it should be noted that the fillers differ significantly.

Hence the customer reviews are so different. In order of increasing thermal insulation properties, you can make approximately the following table:

Properties	Type of filler
Very warm down jackets, soft, bag with filling white. Almost no airflow.	Down of young camels up to 1 year old. They can be distinguished by their very high softness and snow-white color.
Warm down jackets, comfortable to wear down to -30-35 degrees. Quite difficult to blow through.	Inner down, undercoat, fibers 17-25 microns thick. Brown, reddish, brownish color.
Down jackets are cold, but can be worn down to -15-20.	Hair of adult animals, up to 100 microns thick. Mostly dark brown shades.
Warm, but not ideal models, quality depends on the manufacturer.	Medium, combined down jackets, where the wool is mixed with the down of other animals and birds.

From an adult camel you can pull about 9 kg of wool and 2-3 fluff. For a young animal, under 1 year of age, which has the warmest down, no more than 2 kg. Accordingly, the price of such camel down jackets will be at least 15-20 thousand rubles. Everything else is combined options of varying quality.

If we are talking about an expensive model that uses down, then washing it is not recommended at all. The only way to clean a down jacket is professional dry cleaning, where contamination from the outside will be carefully removed with steam or chemicals without exposing the packing to moisture. However, most inexpensive down jackets that use camel filling from adult animals, as well as feathers or polyester, can be washed in a regular automatic washing machine. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the temperature conditions indicated on the label.

But general rules washing down jackets made of camel wool are approximately the same - temperature no more than 30 degrees, gentle mode, maximum number of revolutions should not exceed 600. To prevent the filler from shifting inside the cells, it is advisable to place the down jacket in washing machine along with some laundry so that the drum is loaded tightly enough (but without fanaticism).

Before hanging out a washed down jacket to dry, it is advisable to shake it. Typically, quilted models are much less likely to experience filler deformation than traditional ones.

It is advisable to dry a camel wool down jacket indoors, avoiding exposure to direct sunlight or heating devices. The fibers should dry naturally, as evenly as possible, and, of course, completely. If moisture remains in the filling, outerwear will not warm.

Is it worth buying a down jacket made of camel hair? The question is quite complex; it all depends on the available budget. Cheap models should be chosen only in one case: if you really like the style, and you can sacrifice warmth and durability.

20.07.2017

Benefits of a camel wool jacket

On the eve of winter and the approaching cold weather, the question of purchasing good-quality and high-quality outerwear relevant. Hypothermia is one of the causes of a person’s colds and other health problems. An excellent option is a winter jacket made from camel hair, which can reliably protect its owner from bad weather during the cold season. Natural material has unique characteristics, thanks to which it has become a leader in areas of use. Jackets with environmentally friendly, lightweight and very warm lining will not restrict movement and will allow you to move easily in this outerwear. Autumn-winter collections of the most famous brands cannot do without original models made of camel hair. These winter jackets on the lightest down are very popular among Russian consumers, whose reviews are confirmation this fact. The advantages of products with camel fur insulation are undeniable. They are durable, warm, lightweight, and relatively inexpensive.

A wide range of different models of outerwear filled with natural raw materials is presented in the online store catalog. You can select and buy a jacket of a suitable size with camel padding yourself, or by consulting with the company’s staff. The store will deliver the purchase to the specified address at a time convenient for the client. A camel wool jacket has become a worthy competitor to heavy long coat, so every person strives to have something like this in his wardrobe winter clothes. For the cold Russian winter, a jacket with a detachable hood, made of waterproof fabric or leather, and camel down filling is best suited.

Features of natural material

Insulation - camel hair is the soft undercoat of the hardy two-humped “ships of the desert”. With its help, they retain heat and heal the human body. The animal's fur, having a special hair structure, protects against cold and overheating due to its ability to “breathe”. Natural material has the following advantages:

Unique thermal insulation parameters;

Lightness;

Hypoallergenic;

Hygroscopicity;

Antistatic effect;

The ability to protect against electromagnetic radiation.

The natural filler has a healing and rejuvenating effect on the human body. You can purchase a jacket with camel hair in our store and enjoy comfort and coziness, because it is not afraid of any cold weather.

Since washing a down jacket at home and cleaning items made from natural camel hair seems very difficult, many people prefer to have such items dry-cleaned. But it is quite possible to bring them back to life on your own. The rules for carrying out such a procedure are very simple and will be understandable to everyone.

Handwash

If the inscription on the label does not allow machine washing, then you need to know how to wash a down jacket by hand. Clothes made from camel wool can also only be washed by hand.

• First you need to fill the bathtub warm water and dilute a portion of washing powder in it. For woolen products we use exclusively liquid detergents.
• Dip the jacket into the warm solution and immediately begin washing.
• If you are washing a down jacket, then during this procedure it is convenient to use a soft sponge or brush - this way you can quickly clean the contaminated areas. A camel wool jacket just needs to be lightly squeezed in water and soapy water.
• After washing the down jacket is finished, it should be rinsed in several waters.

It is highly not recommended to wring out down jackets and clothes made from camel wool!

When the bulk of the water has gone, the product with down filling can be hung on hangers. As it dries, remember to shake the fluff, distributing it evenly under the lining. A camel wool jacket should dry on a horizontal surface. It is laid out on a cloth, carefully straightened and left for several hours.

Machine washable

Washing a down jacket at home will be very simple if the imprint on the label allows you to use an automatic machine. The following tips will help you do this as correctly as possible.

• The product must rotate freely in the drum washing machine, so there’s no need to fill it with things - you only need to clean one jacket per wash.
• As you know, down fillings quickly clump together. To prevent this from happening, you should put 2-3 tennis balls in the machine along with the product.
• Before washing the down jacket, you should remove the hood, fur on the collar, and remove the belt. Don't forget to check the pockets too.
• Areas that are too dirty are pre-treated with soapy water, and only by hand.
• Then the product is turned inside out, zipped and placed in a drum.

The hood and belt can simply be loaded together with the jacket, but it is better to place them in a special linen bag, which is usually used when washing delicate clothes. Thanks to this technique, you can avoid tangling the belt, and it washes just as well!

• To understand how to wash a down jacket correctly, just look at the label, where the manufacturer always indicates the permissible water temperature - usually a delicate wash at 30°.
• The jacket should be rinsed three times to thoroughly remove all the foam, and it is advisable to wring out the product at the lowest possible speed.

After you have successfully washed the down jacket, you need to hang it on hangers and periodically fluff it, straightening out the filling. Turn the product inside out after complete drying.

Streak-free washing

How to wash a down jacket without streaks? This problem can be solved quite simply.

• If after hand washing there are streaks left on the product, the procedure should be repeated, but only using a different powder. Often, after changing the product to a better one, the problem disappears.
• Some fabrics and fillings require the use of liquid detergent or a special gentle powder for delicate items.
• If the insulation is made of natural down and feathers, such a jacket, as a rule, is not completely soaked, but the most contaminated areas are cleaned using laundry soap.

Use laundry soap as follows - in warm water dissolve soap shavings, foam and apply to dirty areas with a sponge. Upon completion of cleaning, the foam is washed off. If the product is heavily soiled, it should be washed over a bathtub on a hanger, and the soap solution should be removed using a shower.

Now let's figure out how to properly wash a down jacket so that there are no streaks on it after machine washing.

• To avoid stains, it is highly recommended not to soak the product.
• Wash the jacket at a temperature no higher than 30°, in some situations you should use cold water.
• It is better to choose liquid products, as they completely dissolve and do not remain on the tissues.

On a note

When washing in cold water The granules of ordinary washing powder usually do not disperse and settle on the products!

• It is advisable to rinse the coat several times so that all the foam is guaranteed to go away.

Natural fur on a down jacket: what to do?

Is it possible to wash a down jacket if the hood and cuffs are natural fur? This procedure can be carried out in several ways.

• Using a soap solution - even regular shampoo will work as a cleaner. The detergent is foamed and applied to the fur, washed carefully (it is better to do this in a small basin) and hung over the bathtub. Dry such items of clothing away from sources of artificial heat, shaking occasionally. After the fur is completely dry, it must be smoothed using a regular comb.
• Dry cleaning - this method is used in cases where the fur cannot be removed, and it is not recommended to get the jacket itself wet. This is where semolina comes to the rescue. It must be poured onto the fur and rubbed thoroughly with the palm of your hand. Finally, the grains are combed out. Semolina perfectly removes accumulated dust and all dry dirt.

Removing difficult stains

Stubborn stains are far from uncommon. How to wash a down jacket at home and remove stubborn stains? There are several ways, and the decision will depend on the nature of the origin of the stain itself.

• Oily areas can be easily removed using regular detergent that you use every day to wash dishes. In a glass of warm water, you need to dilute a couple of teaspoons of liquid and apply the resulting mixture to dirty places with a sponge. After a quarter of an hour, the soap solution is removed using a clean damp cloth, after which the product is rinsed with water.
• Oil stains can be removed with gasoline high degree cleaning. As a rule, it is sold in hardware stores. But remember that this substance can remove not only dirt, but also paint. Therefore, it must first be tested on a small, inconspicuous area and only if the result is positive, apply it to the stain!
• To get rid of stubborn stains, you can use ammonia (10%). A small amount of it is diluted in dishwashing detergent, spread over the contaminated area and after a few minutes, thoroughly rinsed off with running water.

Rules for washing woolen products

We have figured out how to properly wash a down jacket; now we should dwell on the basic rules for cleaning clothes made from natural camel wool. This material can be the main one or act as insulation.

• To clean a camel hair jacket, it is advisable to use only hand washing, and only if the label shows a pictogram of a basin full of water. If this icon is crossed out, then only dry cleaning is allowed.
• If the label shows a hand immersed in a container of water, then the clothes can be washed, but only by hand. And the numbers will tell you the acceptable water temperature.
• If the percentage of camel wool is 20% or less, then the product can be washed by hand, but only in warm water and using a special powder. Such clothes can be soaked, but the water temperature should not exceed 20°.
• A jacket consisting of 50% camel hair is strictly prohibited from washing! Such a product will lose its shape, appearance and he will probably sit down. And to clean these clothes, they take them to the dry cleaner.

If a small greasy stain is found on a jacket made of natural camel down, it can be carefully removed using natural alcohol. A few drops of the substance are applied to a clean white cloth and wipe the contaminated area. Street dirt can be easily removed with a rubber sponge, and grass stains can be removed with stain remover. But first, carefully study the label and make sure that there is no “dry clean only” pictogram on it.

Every time the temperature drops, you want to wrap yourself in warm, stylish, high-quality and at the same time luxurious outerwear. The solution is simple and obvious! New collections of outerwear in 2016 introduced another fashion trend - a down jacket made of camel hair, reviews of which arouse genuine interest among new buyers who have not encountered such models before. Similar option insulation has been tested for several seasons and is gaining increasing popularity.

Thermal qualities of camel wool

Additional finishing includes leather belts, inserts, lacing, buttons, zippers and other fasteners. You can find models trimmed with shiny rhinestones or with antique-worn iron elements (this nuance is popular in the winter of 2016).

Rules for caring for a down jacket

It is recommended to wash outerwear lined with camel wool in water no higher than 30 0 C with detergents intended for washing woolen products. Or you can use a special shampoo with lanolin. A down jacket should not be wrung out in a centrifuge, nor should it be dried under direct sun rays. It is also not recommended to hang it on a trempel immediately after washing.

Lay the still damp down jacket on a flat surface with absorbent material on it (sheet, towel, piece of cotton fabric) and wait until it dries. Next, hang it in a cool, ventilated area away from the central heating system.

Ventilation in the open air is preferable, especially in humid weather. The camel hair insulation in a down jacket (reviews note this as another advantage) is quite easy to care for and maintain if you follow the manufacturer's recommendations indicated on a special label upon purchase. Save this information and refer to it regularly when planning cleaning procedures or

A camel wool down jacket will become a practical and high-quality addition to your wardrobe, and the carefully selected design and style of the product will lift your spirits throughout the winter season.

In this article we will help you choose the optimal filling for jackets and down jackets. Below are the options for fillers, their strengths and weaknesses are discussed.

Camel wool insulation

Natural camel wool is one of the most expensive fillings for coats and jackets, so products made from camel wool can boast of real luxury and excellent consumer properties.

Camel's wool - non-woven material, which is a natural fiber. The outer surface is resistant to water penetration, and the inner surface has absorbent properties, absorbing up to 33% of moisture from its own weight.

Filling - Camel wool represents the undercoat Bactrian camels. Wool is more than 2 times lighter than sheep's wool, and much stronger.

Camel wool is a natural insulation material; it was used by our ancestors to preserve heat and for treatment. Camel wool, thanks to the hollow structure of its hairs, protects against cold and excessive heat, i.e. “breathes.” Jackets with camel hair are in high demand and are very practical to use. They are not electrified, have the ability to repel dust and protect humans from electromagnetic radiation. When choosing camel insulation, you choose health.

Down insulation

A luminary among insulation materials. Lightweight, durable, withstands severe frosts, restores shape after creasing. The down of waterfowl has a natural lubricant that prevents moisture from being absorbed.

The best down: eider down, followed by goose. Duck down clothing is the cheapest and is not intended for cold weather. Properly stitched and lined natural down the item weighs no more than half a kilogram and, when folded, easily fits into a standard plastic bag. Unfortunately, down is a very allergenic material, an ideal breeding ground for mites.

Down clothes take a long time to dry. If you buy a down jumpsuit (envelope) for our Ural winter (not for moving to the north), remember that an active child outside will definitely be hot in it at temperatures above -15°.

Care: to ensure that the product retains its appearance longer, resort to full washing of the product less often. It is recommended to wash on a soft cycle with a detergent without bleach at 30°.

Machine washable. After washing, immediately dry and “break” the pockets with fluff so that it does not fall off. You can't iron it. Only machine drying for several hours at low temperatures is recommended.

Thinsulate insulation

Considered one of the best insulation materials in the world this moment, in its heat-saving properties is equal to down. Consisting of very fine fibers that retain heat excellently, overalls and jackets made with Thinsulate are light, thin and warm.

Does not deform when washed, can warm you up severe frosts provided that the person moves, preferably actively. Thinsulate clothing is made for athletes, oil workers, and climbers. Thinsulate clothing is usually not cheap.

Acceptable temperature regime for Thinsulate: up to -30°. Care: machine wash with spin at 40°.