I believe everyone has encountered this situation. After putting on a down jacket, the hair of the down jacket came out and flew everywhere. So how to solve the problem of hair loss in down jackets and the reasons why down jackets have hair loss.
How to solve the problem of hair loss in down jackets?
1. If you encounter a down jacket that you just bought recently and the hair loss occurs at the same time, it is recommended to take the invoice to the physical store together with it. For returns and exchanges, as long as it is a regular manufacturer, quality problems such as hair loss are guaranteed.
2. If the down jacket becomes lint-free after a period of purchase, and it was purchased at a high price, it is recommended to have it repaired by a professional maintenance shop. At this time, the maintenance shop may ask you to redo the lining. .
3. Down jackets with slight fleece can also be treated by yourself. Gently dip a little transparent nail polish and apply it on the seams of the down jacket; apply it for ten minutes and wait until the nail polish dries.
The principle is very simple. In fact, it is to solidify the gap created by the suture with nail glue.
4. For down jackets with light and thin fabrics that have velvet, you can sew an inner lining to effectively prevent the down jacket from linting. If you don’t know how to sew it yourself, it’s better to leave it to a clothing store.
The reasons why down jackets lose wool
1. The texture of down jackets is not tight enough
The lining or fabric fiber textile materials of down jackets are not tight enough, that is, the yarn count density is not enough Resulting in hair loss or hair loss. It is recommended to choose fabrics with higher density and coated fabrics, and add non-woven fabrics to the suture parts. Non-woven fabrics have better retractability and can prevent needle holes from being drilled; thicker sewing threads can be used.
2. The problem of sewing seams during the production of down jackets
When down jackets are produced in assembly line factories, if only the quantity is considered and the fineness of workmanship is ignored, the down jacket will be damaged. If the needle holes of the needle-punched cloth are too large, it will also cause hair leakage or hair loss. You can use a sewing needle that is compatible with the fabric and lining to avoid lint from overflowing from the stitches as much as possible.
3. Caused by improper washing and care in the later period
The first two are related to the quality and workmanship of the down jacket itself. There must be a reason why it is expensive. In addition to the superior materials, the workmanship must also be Relatively sophisticated. When buying warm down jackets, you can choose brands, and you get what you pay for.
Of course, in addition to this, correct care methods in the later period are also very important. Otherwise it will also cause hair loss. In order to save money and convenience when taking care of their down jackets, many people throw them directly into the home washing machine when cleaning. As everyone knows, the cleaning intensity of the washing machine and the high-speed drum rotation of the water will cause damage to the material of the down jacket, causing the down jacket to lose lint.
4. The suction effect of static electricity
Winter in the north is relatively dry and static electricity is easily generated, which has a certain suction effect on down. Slight shedding may occur.
How to prevent down jackets from losing lint
1. Choose high-quality down jackets
No one wants to buy a down jacket that will lint. In fact, we should start with ourselves first. . Only by mastering the skills of buying down jackets can you buy high-quality down jackets and avoid lint leakage in down jackets.
2. Pay attention to subsequent care
When washing and caring for down jackets, you should choose professional detergents and professional care stores for care. After cleaning the down jacket, gently tap the corners with a stick when drying to return the fluff inside to its fluffiest and softest state, and the linting phenomenon will be improved. When washing down jackets, you can try some neutral and soft laundry detergent, which can effectively reduce the generation of static electricity. With less static electricity, down jackets are less likely to get fluffy.
If the down jacket has lint, does that mean it is of poor quality?
If you just bought the down jacket, the national standard GB/T 14272 "Down Clothing" allows a small amount of lint, which is considered normal. , but too much is definitely a quality problem. When purchasing, don't just consider the low price. Choose regular merchants and pay attention to well-known brands.
However, if you buy a high-end down jacket, but the hair is running off due to improper care for a long time, this cannot be said to be a quality problem. Don't wash your down jacket too frequently, as it will speed up the aging of the down jacket. Pay attention to the washing marks on the down jacket.