How to care for sleeping bags, jackets and shirts!

Washing a sleeping bag, jacket, or shirt filled with down, wool, or silk isn't rocket science! With the right instructions, they can easily be washed in the washing machine and then dried without any problems. However, the cleaning instructions may vary depending on the material.

cleaning service

If you don't have a good washing machine or dryer yourself, here are some options:

You send your product directly to our partner for cleaning. MeyerAndKuhl One. This offers an excellent service for the gentle cleaning of down wool.®- and alpine wool products.
Your local retailer offers a cleaning service and works with a specialized service provider. In the case of MeyerUndKuhl, this involves filling this [container/sleeping bag] for each item of clothing/sleeping bag. Order form Take it out and hand it in.

Prices vary depending on the material and any existing problems; for guidance only:

from € 30,95	DownWool®-/AlmWolle sleeping bag
from € 31,95	Synthetic sleeping bag
from € 29	DownWool®Wash the jacket and waterproof it with a PFC-free product.
from € 19	DownWool®Wash the vest and impregnate it with a PFC-free finish.

Proper care for long-lasting enjoyment of Grüezi bag products

We want you to enjoy your Grüezi bag® products for a long time ! Here you'll learn how to extend the lifespan of your products with simple measures such as properly airing, washing, or storing your sleeping bag.

Here's how to properly care for your AlmWolle products:

Washing

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Fill the washing machine only half and choose a low spin speed.
Wash your wool products at 30 °C (86 °F) on the gentle cycle of the washing machine or by hand – and only with a wool detergent without protease and no fabric softener.
Run an additional rinse cycle.
After loosen slightly and Spin gently at max. 600 rpm.
For stains (e.g. deodorant residue or cream): Gently knead the stain with diluted wool detergent, do not rub.Clean stains locally; complete washing only for large areas of soiling.

Drying Solutions

On sunny days, the product on a clothes drying rack be laid so that it well ventilated from above and below and is dried.
Dry regularly after tours, to remove moisture.

Tips for everyday life

After unpacking, the product needs some time to reach its full fluffiness. To speed up this process, it can be lightly ironed with a steam iron on the silk setting before first use. This will cause the wool to fluff up more quickly and improve its breathability.
Airing instead of washingWool is Naturally odor-inhibiting and dirt-repellent.
Store the sleeping bag loosely and dry in its storage bag. (not in the compression sack). When packing: Stuff the foot section first, do not roll or fold..

Here's how to properly care for your sleeping bags, duvets and jackets with DownWool®:

A key factor in maintaining down's loft is proper care and storage. Because that's the point: the world's lightest natural insulation material can only insulate when lofted. This loft is destroyed by washing at too high a temperature, using the wrong detergent, spinning too vigorously, or drying too quickly.

But don't worry: If you choose a great DownWool® product, you will be rewarded with a long lifespan if you keep the following points in mind:

Washing

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Fill the washing machine just too full and choose a low spin speed.
Wash your DownWool® products at 30 °C (86 °F) in the wool wash cycle the washing machine or by hand and only with down detergent and no fabric softener.
Run an additional rinse cycle.
After loosen slightly and again Spin at max. 600 rpm.
For stains (e.g. deodorant residue or cream): Gently knead the stain with diluted down detergent, do not rub.Clean stains locally; complete washing only for large areas of soiling.

Drying Solutions

In the tumble dryer at max. 60 °C / 140 °F, with 2–3 tennis balls.
Multiple runs in the time program necessary.
After each round: shake, let cool.
Without dryer (only in case of emergency):Dry flat in the air – do not hang, not on a radiator and not in direct sunlight, but in a warm, well-ventilated placeShake regularly.
It is recommended to dry the clothes in a tumble dryer with tennis balls.
When is it ready? When the product feels full, thicker than new, loose and fluffy, and is odorless.
Regularly after a tour, refresh the sleeping bag in the dryer with tennis balls to remove moisture.

Tips for everyday life

Airing instead of washingWool is Naturally odor-inhibiting and dirt-repellent.
Store the sleeping bag loosely and dry in its storage bag. (not in the compression sack). When packing: stuff the foot part first, do not roll or fold.

How to properly care for your synthetic sleeping bags

Washing

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Fill the washing machine only half and choose a low spin speed.
Wash your synthetic fiber products Wash at 30 °C (86 °F) on a gentle cycle the washing machine or by hand and only with a liquid detergent for delicates and no fabric softener.
Run an additional rinse cycle.
After loosen slightly and active in max. spin at 600 rpm.
For stains (e.g. deodorant residue or cream): Gently knead the stain with diluted mild detergent, do not rub.Clean stains locally; complete washing only for large areas of soiling.

Drying Solutions

On sunny days, the product on a clothes drying rack be laid so that it vWell ventilated at the top and bottom and is dried.
Dry regularly after tours, to remove moisture.

Tips for everyday life

After unpacking, the product needs some time to develop its full fluffiness.
Airing instead of washingWool is naturally odor-inhibiting and stain-resistant.
Store the sleeping bag loosely and dry in its storage bag. (not in the compression sack). When packing: Stuff the foot section first, do not roll or fold..

Tips for all sleeping bags

Worried about the waterproofing wearing off after washing? Don't worry, some Grüezi bag products are treated with a robust, bio-based waterproofing finish. This finish can be reactivated with heat (dryer or iron).
If the sleeping bag is washed too hot, prints will peel off.
Normal powder detergents usually contain abrasives that can damage the outer fabric.
Do not overfill the washing machine or only use a large drum to prevent the down from becoming stuffed.
Excessively high spin speeds will strain the seams and filling and may even cause them to tear!
For sleeping bags and blankets with an integrated carbon heating element: The heating element is washable and can be washed along with the sleeping bag.
Storage : The most important thing is to store the sleeping bag dry, loosely, and in a well-ventilated place – either hanging freely or in a large storage bag. It should never remain in its compression sack, in the sleeping bag compartment of a backpack, or in a damp basement. Storing sleeping bags and jackets openly and loosely extends their lifespan, as the insulation's loft is maintained. Synthetic fibers are the most delicate. Downwool® and wool are even more robust than pure down.
Ventilate on the go
While traveling, you should shake out, dry, and air your sleeping bag as often as possible. This is especially important for DownWool® sleeping bags. Simply hang the sleeping bag up to air it (using the hanging loops on the outside) while you're having breakfast or tidying up, or later during breaks in the day if the weather permits. Sleeping bags and jackets should not be compressed for extended periods (more than a few days) to prevent the filling from being constantly compressed.
Wrap upSimply stuff the sleeping bag into the stuff sack, foot end first, in a random order, and please don't roll it up! Rolling it always creases the sleeping bag in the same place, so stuffing it is better for the material. It also fits more easily into the stuff sack when stuffed.

How to properly care for your WoodWool products

Wool is a natural product and must be treated properly.

Washing

Wash your wool clothes and liners at 30 °C (86 °F) on the wool cycle of the washing machine – and only with wool detergent without protease.
Wash your wool shirts and WoodWool liners not together with garments that have zippers, Velcro or hooks It is best to use a Laundry bagto protect the fibers.
Fill the washing machine only half and choose a low spin speed.
Do not tumble dry or wring out – this will prevent the wool from felting.
For stains (e.g. deodorant residue or cream): Carefully knead the stain with diluted wool detergent, then wash as normal. Do not rub!
IMPORTANT: Please do not spin, as spinning can cause thread tears and holes in the shirts.

Drying Solutions

After washing, put on the wet shirt and liner carefully shaped in length and width.
Let them air dry lying down on a clothes rack – not hanging, not on the heater and not in direct sunlight.
If shirts are hung by the shoulders, they stretch out and become very long.

Storage

Wool is a natural material – and therefore susceptible to Clothes moths. Store rarely worn items best cleaned in tightly sealed garment bags.
Scented sachets (e.g. with lavender or cedarwood) also help to keep moths away.
Fly screens on windows and doors prevent moths from entering the house.

Tips for everyday life:

Wet wool is sensitiveDon't wear wet wool shirts directly under your backpack – otherwise, friction can cause holes.
Airing instead of washing: Wool doesn't need to be washed often. It's usually sufficient to air out the shirt or the lining thoroughly—because wool is naturally odor-inhibiting and dirt-repellent.
Pilling is normalNote: Our WoodWool shirts develop fewer small pills than pure merino wool. However, they can still occur in high-wear areas (e.g., backpack straps or waistbands)—that's simply normal with natural fibers.

How to properly care for your SilkWool products

Washing

Wash your SilkWool products at 30 °C (86 °F) in the wool wash cycle of the washing machine or by hand – and only with wool detergent without protease and no fabric softener.
Please turn inside out, close the zipper and run an additional rinse cycle.
Fill the washing machine only half and choose a low spin speed (as specified in the wool wash cycle).
Do not put in the dryer and do not wring out.
For stains (e.g. deodorant residue or cream): Carefully knead the stain with diluted wool detergent, then wash as normal. Do not rub!

Drying Solutions

Leave the SilkWool products to air dry lying flat on a clothes drying rack. - not hanging, not on the radiator and not in direct sunlight.

Tips for everyday life

Airing instead of washingWool doesn't need to be washed often. Usually, it's enough to air the garment out well – because wool is naturally breathable. Odor-inhibiting and dirt-repellent.
Rhyme impregnationTo refresh the waterproofing after several washes, the garment Iron carefully on the lowest setting (silk setting), do not leave the iron in place..

Our tips:

Traveling with a tent or small luggage? Wool products are ideal because they rarely need washing. If you do need to wash them, a sink or bag can be used to soak your Grüezi bag shirt or jacket with the appropriate detergent and then rinse it with fresh water. Many customers even tell us that they only rinse their shirt with water in the evening to wear a fresh-smelling shirt the next day!
Wool detergent without protease helps preserve the fiber structure of wool and the shirt stays beautiful for a long time.
Please do not add items with zippers or rivets to wool products in the same washing machine load. The friction during the wash cycle can cause holes in delicate, wet wool garments.
Zipper care: To maintain the smooth operation of the zipper in the long term, it should be rubbed with wax (normally intended for waterproofing clothing) from time to time.