How to wash your down duvet

With the right care, your down duvet will retain its soft, fluffy feel for years to come. Wash it sparingly, use a detergent specifically formulated for down and allow plenty of time for it to dry completely.

Keep your duvet fresh between washes

Shake and air your duvet regularly. This helps distribute the down evenly and maintain its loft, while keeping the duvet fresh for longer. Only wash your duvet when necessary. Every wash affects the natural properties of the down slightly, even when carried out correctly.

WASH YOUR DOWN DUVET IN FIVE STEPS

Check the care label
Always begin by reading the care label. Mille Notti down duvets can be machine washed at 60°C.

Wash one duvet at a time and make sure there is plenty of room in the drum. The duvet needs to move freely to be cleaned thoroughly. If the fit is too tight, use a machine with a larger capacity.

Choose the right detergent
Use a gentle detergent specifically formulated for down. This helps the filling retain its loft and volume. Follow the dosage instructions on the packaging.

We recommend: Down Wash by Five Oceans ›

Wash without fabric softener
Wash the duvet at 60°C and never use fabric softener. It can coat the down and prevent it from regaining its natural resilience and fluffiness.

Run an additional rinse cycle to ensure that all traces of detergent are removed.

Tunble dry on low heat
Drying is essential to achieving the best result. Tumble dry the duvet on low heat with a few dryer balls or clean tennis balls. They keep the filling moving, prevent clumping and help the down regain its fluffiness.

Pause the cycle at regular intervals. Remove the duvet, shake and plump it to redistribute the filling, then continue tumble drying.

We recommend: Dryer Balls by Five Oceans ›

Make sure the duvet is completely dry
A down duvet may feel dry on the outside while still retaining moisture within the filling. Any remaining moisture can cause odours, clumping and, in the worst case, mould.

Continue tumble drying on low heat until the duvet is completely dry. Shake it and feel carefully through the filling to make sure no moisture remains. Be prepared for the drying process to take several cycles.

Once the duvet is thoroughly dry and the down feels evenly distributed and airy again, it is ready to return to your bed.

Our down duvets contain European Class 1 down, are audited by IDFL and certified to STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®, and are recommended by Asthma Allergy Nordic.

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