Detergents for clothing
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Finntrail · Washing
What should you wash fleece, merino or a down jacket with?
Mountval detergents for clothing are made for materials that ordinary detergent damages: fleece and softshell, merino wool and down. This group has three 300 ml detergents: Polar Wash, Wool Wash and Down Wash. Choose by the garment’s label, while Mountval Wash & Care for membrane jackets and waders is sold in bundles.
How to choose, what they are not for, and FAQ
What they are for
- •Fleece jackets, softshell jackets and trousers, stretchy sports fabrics.
- •Merino thermal tops, socks, hats and gloves.
- •Down jackets, vests, insulated trousers and sleeping bags.
- •Anyone who washes without fabric softener so the fabric keeps its properties.
How to choose
Suitable for: fleece, softshell and synthetics (Polar Wash), merino and other wool (Wool Wash), natural and synthetic down (Down Wash). Not suitable for: fabric softener with any of them, hot water and bleach for wool. Check the label for: temperature, programme and whether tumble drying is allowed.
Material Best for Model Fleece, softshell, synthetics Light outdoor and sports clothing, microfleece, viscose and cotton. Removes odours and softens the fabric. Dose 75 ml. Mountval Polar Wash 300 ml Merino and wool Thermal layers, socks and gloves. Enzyme-free, low foaming, reduces pilling. Mountval Wool Wash 300 ml Natural and synthetic down Down jackets and sleeping bags. Helps preserve the loft and warmth of the down. Dose 75 ml. Mountval Down Wash 300 ml Membrane clothing Rain jackets and waders, items with a DWR coating. Dose 45 ml per cycle. Mountval Wash & Care, in bundles What they are not for
- •Detergents do not impregnate: water repellency after washing is restored by a clothing impregnation product.
- •Polar Wash is no substitute for a membrane detergent: when the DWR coating and membrane matter most, choose Mountval Wash & Care.
- •Wool Wash is not suitable for membrane clothing and down, and Down Wash is not suitable for wool.
- •Do not leave a down item damp: down that is not fully dried stays clumped and may start to smell.
Frequently asked questions
Can merino be machine washed?
Yes, if the label allows: Mountval Wool Wash is used on a wool programme or by hand, at a low temperature. Do not wring hard, and dry items that lose their shape flat.
How much Down Wash should I use for a down jacket?
75 ml in the main wash compartment, or 75 ml in 15 litres of water when washing by hand. After washing, shake out the jacket and dry it fully, shaking it regularly so the down does not clump.
Can a sleeping bag be washed?
Yes, Mountval Down Wash also suits sleeping bags. The manufacturer advises washing a large sleeping bag only in a drum where it can move freely.
Why shouldn’t I use fabric softener?
Fabric softener coats the fibres: technical fabrics lose their functional properties, and down clumps and loses its loft. Polar Wash softens the fabric itself, so no fabric softener is needed.
Buy with confidence
Manufacturers
The chemicals are from Mountval, the adhesives and patches from Gear Aid. Directions for use are on every pack.
Tip
Before use, check the care label of your clothing or boots: it tells you what the fabric cannot take.
Delivery
Free delivery to Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. Items in our warehouse in Lithuania ship within 1 to 2 working days, items in the manufacturer’s warehouse within 3 to 5 days.
Not sure which detergent to wash your garment with? Ask the Finntrail AI assistant in the corner of the page or email pagalba@finntrail.lt.
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