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CLEANING & CARE
Packing the sleeping bag away
If you pack your sleeping bag in the storage bag provided, you should insert it bottom end
(feet area) first. This will make it easier for you and is also the best way for the filling
materials in the sleeping bag to be stored.
2. Do I need to wash my sleeping bag after every use?
No, the less often you have to wash your sleeping bag, the longer the insulating properties
will be maintained.
Furthermore, a cotton or silk liner will delay the need to wash the entire sleeping bag, as it
protects the inside of the bag from dirt, is easy to care for and can be washed quickly when
you're out and about. The thermal insulation of the sleeping bag is also slightly increased as
a result of this.
Smaller, superficial dirt can be removed easily with a damp cloth. The entire sleeping bag
should be cleaned after 40 to 50 nights' use (less often if using a liner). This is best done by
hand.
Airing out the sleeping bag
It is recommended to turn the sleeping bag inside out after each night's use and air it
thoroughly.
A sleeping bag that is still wet should never be packed into its storage bag for longer than
the following day.
Hand washing the sleeping bag
Wash by hand in a washtub or bathtub using warm water and biodegradable soap.
Tumbling in a washer or dryer will shrink your wool, as will hot water.
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Place product in warm soapy water and gently work up and down by hand through
the water.
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Drain the water and then squeeze out the water by hand by rolling from foot to
head while pushing down to release the water.
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Repeat as above for the rinse.
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Lay flat to dry, preferably outside on a tarp, turning occasionally until done.
Before washing, close all zip and Velcro fasteners. Do not use fabric softeners. Keep the
water temperature at 30°C.
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