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Chapter 73
The down jackets that have been stored for more than half a year are usually aired first. Firstly, the smell of moth balls on the clothes can be removed, and secondly, the down jackets can be restored to fluffiness and have a better warmth retention effect.

Because it has been placed in the closet for several months, the feathers and down in the clothes are prone to breed some bacteria, such as Streptococcus, Clostridium and Salmonella. Easy to breed pathogenic microorganisms.

However, it is not advisable to expose the down jacket to the bright sun.

First of all, down jackets are mostly made of chemical fibers and blended fibers. Chemical fibers have poor heat resistance, and prolonged exposure to high temperatures will accelerate their aging.Moreover, the dyes used in fabrics are prone to fading when exposed to sunlight, and may decompose harmful chemicals.

Secondly, in order to be waterproof and windproof, the fabrics of down jackets are usually treated with resin.The resin coating is not resistant to high temperatures and may be damaged when exposed to strong sunlight, making the fabric of the down jacket thinner and revealing the stuffing inside, which looks like black stains and affects the appearance.

How should the down jacket be dried?You can turn the clothes inside out and hang them in a dry and ventilated place for a period of time. After drying, pat the clothes with your hands gently; Shake to fluff the down.In this way, it not only helps the down to restore its soft texture, but also does not damage the clothes.

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Not only down jackets cannot be directly dried, but other clothes should not be exposed to the sun for a long time, otherwise the clothes will fade, deform, and even produce harmful substances.Therefore, when the clothes are dry, put them in the house immediately, and don't hang them outside for too long.

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