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  "title": "Washing jackets and coats: labels, cycles and drying",
  "description": "Learn how to prepare jackets and coats for cleaning, read care labels, and choose a drying method that suits the fabric, lining and filling.",
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  "language": "en",
  "published": "2025-11-01T15:29:28.000Z",
  "updated": "2026-10-01T13:45:00.000Z",
  "summary": "Washing jackets and coats starts with the care label and garment construction, rather than a universal machine setting. Down, wool, membranes and linings respond differently to water, movement and heat.",
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      "question": "Can every jacket be washed at 30°C?",
      "answer": "No. A low temperature does not remove risks from agitation, filling, adhesives or drying. Start with the item's care instructions."
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      "question": "Can I dry a coat on a radiator?",
      "answer": "Avoid direct contact with a heat source. Use the drying method allowed by the manufacturer and let the garment dry completely before covering it."
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  "markdown": "---\ntitle: \"Washing jackets and coats: labels, cycles and drying\"\ndescription: \"Learn how to prepare jackets and coats for cleaning, read care labels, and choose a drying method that suits the fabric, lining and filling.\"\ncanonical: \"https://spalatoria-germana.ro/en/blog/how-to-wash-jackets-and-coats\"\nlanguage: \"en\"\npublished: \"2025-11-01T15:29:28.000Z\"\nupdated: \"2026-10-01T13:45:00.000Z\"\n---\n\n# Washing jackets and coats: labels, cycles and drying\n\nLearn how to prepare jackets and coats for cleaning, read care labels, and choose a drying method that suits the fabric, lining and filling.\n\n## In brief\n\nWashing jackets and coats starts with the care label and garment construction, rather than a universal machine setting. Down, wool, membranes and linings respond differently to water, movement and heat.\n\n## Check the complete garment\n\nEmpty pockets, detach removable accessories and note existing stains or wear. Read the [laundry care symbols](https://spalatoria-germana.ro/en/blog/laundry-care-symbols) for the finished item. The outer fabric alone does not tell you how its filling, adhesives or lining should be treated.\n\n| Item | Essential check | Mistake to avoid |\n|---|---|---|\n| Down jacket | Permitted washing and drying methods | Storing it while the filling remains damp |\n| Membrane jacket | Manufacturer's care instructions | Automatically adding fabric softener |\n| Structured coat | Lining, reinforcement and finish | Choosing a cycle solely because the outer fabric is wool |\n\n## When home washing is allowed\n\nClose fastenings, protect parts that may snag and select the programme specified by the maker. The garment needs space to move: squeezing a jacket into a drum does not mean the machine has adequate capacity. Use a suitable product at the stated dose, without improvised cleaning mixtures.\n\n## Treat drying as a separate decision\n\nCheck the drying instructions separately. A washable item is not necessarily suitable for tumble drying. With filled garments, inspect thick sections and seams before storage. A dry surface does not establish that the inside is dry. Our guide to [storing clothes](https://spalatoria-germana.ro/en/blog/storing-clothes) explains preparation between seasons.\n\n## When professional assessment helps\n\nStructured coats, missing labels, leather trim and old stains warrant assessment before treatment. SPG's garment turnaround is 48–72 hours; the suitable service is determined during assessment. See [professional garment care](https://spalatoria-germana.ro/en/services/dry-cleaning).\n\n## Frequently asked questions\n\n### Can every jacket be washed at 30°C?\n\nNo. A low temperature does not remove risks from agitation, filling, adhesives or drying. Start with the item's care instructions.\n\n### Can I dry a coat on a radiator?\n\nAvoid direct contact with a heat source. Use the drying method allowed by the manufacturer and let the garment dry completely before covering it.\n"
}