I bought 2 new down coats... the same style but 2 different colors. I wore one 2 weeks ago and wow while wearing it, I noticed that there was a disgusting smell coming from inside it that I noticed when I unzipped it. I wore the other one today and once again there was a disgusting/strong odor coming from inside of it. These coats are new and noticed the odor during my first wear. What is this smell? There are brand new coats. What should I do? I really like these coats a lot but the odor is bad. I used some Febreze before and yet the odor is still there... but not as much. I read online that the feathers have a bad smell when wet. Could it be that if I have the coat on and my upper body is warm (because the coat is very insulated) that I may sweat a little and that is causing the lining/feathers to produce that odor? I really do not know what to think. BTW I have excellent hygiene so it is not a matter of hygiene issues. Can anyone offer any insight? Thanks.
2007-01-10 14:00:30 · 6 answers · asked by JT C 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Take it in to the cleaners. Sounds like maybe the quality of the feathers was not that great and they didn't clean the down properly before using it in the coat. All down is not cleaned equally. It's important to get it cleaned because allergens could have been left in the feathers as well. A professional dry cleaner should be able to help you with the problem.
2007-01-10 14:09:39 · answer #1 · answered by Wicked Good 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First try to go back to see what the store says. I am thinking that possibly they have received other complaints about smells they would have inquired to the supplier who would have checked with the manufacturer. (I have several down filled jackets, for skiing and other wear and a down comforter, and down filled pillows. None of mine have this stink you speak of - and they have been wet, waterwize and sweat-wize)
Water is not a problem. it takes longer to dry out and the feathers become compacted...but smell. no.
Drycleaners might know too, but I would try with the store first.
2007-01-10 22:16:52 · answer #2 · answered by ButwhatdoIno? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Many products have formaldehyde use in making them.
Like in dyes.
I would say that if you sort of turned them inside out & aired them good It would go away.
If this don't help you would be well off to check with the store where you bought them. And as I think of it it wouldn't hurt to call the store & tell the of the problem.
2007-01-10 22:09:13 · answer #3 · answered by Floyd B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would take it back to the store. I have bought down filled blankets and been able to wash them in the normal clothes washer without them smelling badly after.
2007-01-10 22:38:04 · answer #4 · answered by melanie n 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It must got wet take it to the cleaners
2007-01-10 22:05:05 · answer #5 · answered by dubya b 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
either it got wet or you got hosed when you bought the coats and it's not real down.
2007-01-10 22:09:35 · answer #6 · answered by habs_freak 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋