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How to clean goose down ski gloves
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I've got a pair of Gordini gortex goose down ski gloves which could do with a wash. Was thinking of hand washing them in some warm water with a bit of hand wash detergent. Only thing I'm not sure how the goose down inside will fair. Anyone know if this is OK to do? Cheers.
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Use Nikwax down wash then tumble dry them in a tumble dry net bag with spike balls (ir tennis balls if you don't have spikes balls) the balls bash the down as it drys and makes it fluffy and stops clumping. I've only done this with Jackets and it is not too bad for down (you can get away with not doing this) but for things like the North face termobobble it is essential.
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Great thanks. I'll look into that!
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@bendiddley, why on earth would you buy goose down ski gloves Puzzled Puzzled yes it's a terrific insulator for duvets and apres clothing but it's non wicking, even absorbant in a clothing item that for a lot of people is a major heat radiation point and sweat producer. Again, great for wandering around a freezing resort after a night on the lash . . . But use as a sports glove? If they stink because you've been sweating in them QED, if they're just dirty, probably best just leave them alone unless there is a 'care' label stitched inside for guidance. Have you looked on the manufacturer's website?
Seriously unless you are an extreme conditions skier, real down, as lovely as it is, is not the best sports use insulation. Modern synthetic down alternatives are as good and better at vapour transfer through suitable shell materials.

Caveat: I'm a heavy bloke who generates a LOT of heat, skinny bods who don't sweat can get away with wearing non-wicking materials . . . and my duvet is (where's a heart smiley when you need one?)
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@bendiddley, I’ve got a pair of Gordini mittens. Have had them for years and love them in cold, windy conditions. I’ve washed them successfully using Nikwax down wash exactly as GlasgowCyclops suggests. The washing doesn’t seem to have affected the snow proofing or breathability.
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Masque wrote:
@bendiddley, why on earth would you buy goose down ski gloves Puzzled Puzzled yes it's a terrific insulator for duvets and apres clothing but it's non wicking, even absorbant in a clothing item that for a lot of people is a major heat radiation point and sweat producer. Again, great for wandering around a freezing resort after a night on the lash . . . But use as a sports glove? If they stink because you've been sweating in them QED, if they're just dirty, probably best just leave them alone unless there is a 'care' label stitched inside for guidance. Have you looked on the manufacturer's website?
Seriously unless you are an extreme conditions skier, real down, as lovely as it is, is not the best sports use insulation. Modern synthetic down alternatives are as good and better at vapour transfer through suitable shell materials.

Caveat: I'm a heavy bloke who generates a LOT of heat, skinny bods who don't sweat can get away with wearing non-wicking materials . . . and my duvet is (where's a heart smiley when you need one?)


To be honest I've found them very good and not had any problems with wicking.
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Grangers is also an option and YES Happy they now sell the down wash with the balls.

https://grangers.co.uk/blogs/news/why-protect-your-down
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