DoRechi winter wear lasts several seasons if you wash, dry and store it the right way. Below are the care settings for membrane snowsuits, fleece and sheepskin footmuffs and hand muffs, merino wool mix hats and mittens, mid-season items and stroller accessories. The settings come from our product descriptions; if the label on the item says otherwise, follow the label.

DoRechi care table

Item How to wash and dry
Apollo snowsuit delicate wash at 30 °C with a liquid detergent for membrane fabrics; no bleach or softener; do not dry on a radiator
Winter Snow Pants machine wash with liquid detergents or membrane cleaners; tumble drying allowed
Zefir velour suit delicate wash at 30 °C, do not wring, do not iron - steam instead
Baby XS fleece footmuff delicate wash at 30 °C with a liquid detergent; no bleach or softener; do not dry on a radiator
Trend fleece footmuff machine washable
Baby XS and Trend sheepskin footmuffs dry cleaning recommended; at home hand wash with wool shampoo, no machine spin
Fleece hand muffs machine washable, no dry cleaning needed
Sheepskin hand muffs dry cleaning or hand wash with wool detergent
Merino wool mix hats, snoods and knitted mittens hand wash only in warm water with a wool detergent; no washing machine, dryer, softener or bleach; do not iron
Mid-season cotton rib hats and snoods machine wash at 30 °C on cotton or delicate, spin 400 rpm, dry flat
Winter booties and waterproof mittens delicate machine wash at 40 °C, tumble dry on low heat; do not bleach, dry clean or iron
Stroller seat liners hand or machine wash on a delicate cycle, low spin, no bleach or fabric softener, iron at 110 °C
Knitted blankets by hand or on a delicate machine cycle at 30-40 °C (ideally in a laundry bag), liquid baby detergent, no bleach

How to wash a membrane snowsuit

The membrane in the Apollo snowsuit and the snow pants keeps out wind and wet and lets vapour escape. To keep it working longer:

  • Close all zippers before washing. On the Apollo with faux fur trim the fur is attached with a zipper - take it off.
  • Use a liquid detergent for membrane fabrics. Powder and softener can stay in the membrane pores, so it breathes less well.
  • Wash the Apollo on a delicate cycle at 30 °C and dry it laid out, away from radiators. The snow pants can be tumble dried.
  • No need to wash after every walk: wipe dirt and snow off the legs and cuffs with a damp sponge.

The Hollowsoft padding in the Apollo does not absorb moisture and recovers its shape after washing, and the Thermoloft Active in the snow pants hardly shrinks in the wash.

Footmuffs and hand muffs: fleece or sheepskin

Fleece footmuffs and hand muffs are easier to care for: the fleece Trend and fleece hand muffs are machine washable, and the fleece Baby XS goes on a delicate cycle at 30 °C. Sheepskin items (100% wool) are best dry cleaned; at home only hand wash with wool shampoo and no machine spin. After machine washing the wool gets matted: the warmth stays, but the look changes.

If machine washing matters to you, choose the fleece version - it is made for down to -20 °C too. More on the difference: sheepskin or fleece.

Merino wool mix hats, snoods and mittens

DoRechi winter hats and snoods and knitted mittens are made of merino wool mix yarn. Hand wash them only, in warm water with a wool detergent, with no washing machine, dryer, softener or bleach, and do not iron them. Dry the item flat on a towel so it does not stretch. The pom-pom on pom-pom hats is detachable on a snap - take it off before washing.

Mid-season items

Mid-season hats and snoods in cotton rib can be machine washed at 30 °C on cotton or delicate, spin 400 rpm, and dried flat. The Zefir velour suit is washed on a delicate cycle at 30 °C, not wrung and not ironed - steam a creased fabric instead.

Booties, mittens and stroller accessories

Winter booties and waterproof mittens are machine washed on a delicate cycle at 40 °C and tumble dried on low heat; do not bleach, dry clean or iron them. Stroller seat liners can be washed by hand or on a delicate machine cycle with a low spin and ironed at 110 °C. Knitted blankets are washed at 30-40 °C, ideally in a laundry bag, and dried flat.

How to store winter wear between seasons

  • Wash or clean the item before storing it - stains set over time.
  • Make sure it is completely dry, especially the padding and sheepskin.
  • Store items in a dry wardrobe, laid out, in a breathable cover; wool items with a moth repellent.
  • Check the size for next winter in advance: snowsuits are chosen by height with about 6 cm for growth during the cold months. See the size guide.

More tips on our blog: how to dress a child for the weather and how to choose a winter snowsuit.

Frequently asked questions

Can I machine wash a winter snowsuit?

Yes. The Apollo snowsuit goes on a delicate cycle at 30 °C with a liquid detergent for membrane fabrics, no bleach or softener. The snow pants are also washed with liquid membrane detergents and can be tumble dried.

How should I dry a winter snowsuit?

Dry the Apollo laid out, away from radiators. The snow pants can be tumble dried. Before storing, make sure the padding is completely dry.

How do I wash a sheepskin footmuff?

Dry cleaning is recommended. At home, hand wash with wool shampoo and do not spin it in a machine. For machine washing choose a fleece footmuff.

Can I machine wash a merino wool mix hat?

No, hand wash only in warm water with a wool detergent, no dryer or softener. Mid-season cotton rib hats can be machine washed at 30 °C.