Quilt Care
A good down quilt can last well over a decade if you look after it. Most loft loss comes from body oils, long-term compression and bad drying, all of which are easy to avoid.
All care guides
- How to Wash a Down QuiltFront-loader, down-specific soap, extra rinses and gentle handling: the safe way to clean a down quilt and keep its loft.
- How to Dry a Down QuiltLow heat, dryer balls and patience: how to dry a washed down quilt fully so it lofts evenly and never mildews.
- How to Store a QuiltStore quilts loose, dry and breathable between trips. Here's how to protect loft for years, with storage options compared.
- How to Repair a QuiltPatch holes, stop down leaks, sew seams and fix hardware on a down or synthetic quilt, in the field or at home.
- How to Restore Quilt LoftFlat quilt? Diagnose the cause, then fluff, tumble or wash to bring back loft, and know when it's time to replace it.
- How to Fix Down Shifting in a QuiltWhy down migrates inside quilt baffles, how to move it back, and how to prevent cold spots on the coldest nights.
- Washing Synthetic QuiltsSynthetic quilts are easier to wash than down but hate heat. Here's the safe process for Apex and other synthetic fills.
- How to Pack a QuiltStuff it, don't roll it; keep it dry; don't over-compress. The practical way to pack a backpacking quilt.