Vest washing and care

Care guide

Vest washing and care

Fleece, softshell and quilted vests each need slightly different care when washing. With the right preparation, your vest stays looking good, warm and fresh for longer.

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Washing advice by material

Always check the care label in your vest first: the table below gives general guidelines per material type, not a guarantee for every specific model.

Material Wash temperature Detergent & drying Watch out for
Fleece 30°C, gentle cycle No fabric softener, air dry or tumble dry on low Washing inside out prevents pilling
Softshell 30°C, gentle cycle No fabric softener, don't tumble dry, air dry The water-repellent coating can wear off over time; re-proofing keeps it effective
Quilted (synthetic/down) 30°C, extra rinse cycle Tumble dry on low with a couple of dryer balls to keep the fill loose Let it dry fully before storing, otherwise the filling can clump or start to smell

Stains and odours

Treat stains as soon as possible with a mild detergent and cold water, before washing the vest. After a wet or sweaty day, let the vest air out fully before storing it — this prevents musty smells, especially with synthetic fill.

Have a heated vest? Watch for these extra steps

A heated vest, like the Wøley, contains heating elements and runs on a power bank. Always remove the power bank before washing, close the zips and follow the care label for your specific model. Let the vest air dry and store the power bank separately, somewhere dry. Check the Wøley instructions for operation and charging.

Wøley heated fleece vest

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Wøley Heated Fleece Vest

Washable, as long as you remove the power bank. Available in blue and red.

from €139.99

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Still looking for the right vest? Read the vest buying guide, or torn between regular and heated? Read vest or heated vest: which do you choose?

In short

Always check the care label first, wash at 30°C on a gentle cycle, and let your vest dry fully before storing it. Have a heated model? Remove the power bank first.