Here is Monel's care advice for our down coats, beanies and mittens, in one place. Start with the wash label inside each jacket: it has the cleaning instructions for that coat.
The short version: dry clean your coat (machine washing is at your own risk), wipe small marks with a clean, damp cloth, re-treat the water-repellent shell now and then with a spray such as Scotchgard, and store it in a garment bag somewhere dry and dark over summer.
How to clean a down coat
Monel recommends dry cleaning only for all its jackets. The dry-cleaning instructions are on the wash label inside. Machine washing is at your own risk.
For small marks, gently wipe the spot with a clean, damp cloth.
Rain, snow and drying
Monel coats are water-repellent, not waterproof. Snow and light rain bead off the shell, but in heavy rain Monel recommends a raincoat. The Val Cenis Long Tech and Bobbie Tech have a four-way stretch, water-repellent shell with a 10,000 mm water column, for wetter commutes.
If your coat gets wet, hang it in a dry room at normal room temperature and let it dry.
Keeping the shell water-repellent
The water-repellent treatment on the surface wears over time. To keep it working, re-treat the coat from time to time with a spray such as Scotchgard. Do it when the coat is clean and dry.
How to store a down coat over summer
Out of season, keep your coat in the plastic bag it came in or in a garment bag, somewhere dry and preferably dark. Avoid long spells of direct summer sun, which can fade the color in places. Winter sun is weaker, so a cold, sunny day is no problem.
Beanies
Wool and cashmere blends
Knit beanies in wool, cashmere and polyester blends can go in the machine on a hand-wash program with cold water, no warmer than 30°C (86°F). Dry them flat so they keep their shape. If a beanie gets soaked in the rain, lay it flat to dry.
Beanies with a fur pom shouldn't go in the machine. The pom can't be taken off, and it should be kept away from water.
Cashmere
Cashmere, like the Ferro cashmere beanie, rarely needs washing: air it between wears instead. Check the care label first. When it does need a wash, hand wash it in lukewarm water, no warmer than 30°C (86°F), with a wool detergent without enzymes or bleach, and skip the fabric softener. Press the water out gently instead of wringing, then dry it flat, away from direct sun and the dryer. A little pilling is normal on new cashmere. Lift it off by hand or with a cashmere comb.
Mittens, leather and suede
Brush suede with a dry, soft-bristled brush. Wipe marks off leather with a clean, damp cloth, and wipe it down with a dry cloth. If leather or suede gets wet, wipe off the excess water and lay it flat to dry. Store leather in a garment bag or a box, because sun and heat can dry it out or fade it.
Removable fur trim
On the Camille coats with fur, the fur trim on the hood is removable. Monel's care advice doesn't cover cleaning the trim, so email info@monelusa.com before you clean it and we'll check with Monel for you.
Find coats in all down jackets and coats, and beanies and mittens in winter accessories.
Questions about caring for a down coat
Can I machine wash my Monel down coat?
Monel recommends dry cleaning only for all its jackets, and the dry-cleaning instructions are on the wash label inside. Machine washing is at your own risk. For small marks, wipe gently with a clean, damp cloth.
Can you dry clean a down jacket?
Yes. Dry cleaning is the method Monel recommends for all its jackets. Follow the instructions on the wash label inside the coat.
Are Monel coats waterproof?
Monel coats are water-repellent, not waterproof: snow and light rain bead off, and Monel recommends a raincoat in heavy rain. The Val Cenis Long Tech, Bobbie Tech and Carl Parka have water-repellent shells with a 10,000 mm water column, for wetter days.
How should I store a down coat over summer?
Keep it in the plastic bag it came in or in a garment bag, somewhere dry and preferably dark. Avoid long periods of direct summer sun, which can fade the color.
How do I wash a cashmere beanie?
Check the care label first. Hand wash it in lukewarm water, no warmer than 30°C (86°F), with a wool detergent that has no enzymes or bleach. Press the water out gently instead of wringing, and dry it flat, away from direct sun and the dryer.