How do you launder a Quarpel-treated garment, like an old US Military field jacket?

Question

I've got an old US Army Men's Cold-Weather Field Coat that needs washing in the worst possible way. Any advice, or can I just toss it in the washer on cold and dryer on medium?

The jacket doesn't show fibre information, but it's sort of a medium-coarse cotton or poly blend, very tough - almost like rip-stop nylon. Just that plain old OD Green short-waisted utility coat - like a heavy fatigue jacket. I think it's the forerunner to the M65 that they used in Vietnam.

Answer 1

It depends on the material, really. Most of them are good for cold wash and go, but depending on the material, you may just want to take it to a dry cleaner. Is it a peacoat or what type of material?

Answer 2

wash in gentle detergent drip dry. That is what the label says. I use Woolite and cold or warm water. Cold is probably the best. The label says to retreat bring to a dry cleaners, but I called a few, and theydidn't know what I was talking about. One said to use Scotchguard.