Winter is fast approaching and there is no better way to keep warm then the Appaman Base Camp Puffer Jacket. Similar to the best-selling Appaman Puffy Coat, this style is designed to be the daily winter jacket for the kid-on-the-go that needs comfort and convenience. The Appaman Base Camp Puffer Jacket is light enough to wear when the temperature is mild yet is warm enough to layer up on the chilliest days. We love pairing this jacket with the NUNUNU BOXING SWEATPANTS for a cozy winter look.
Features:
- Fits true to size
- Zip up ribbed collar & inner sleeve cuffs
- Medium-heavy weight
- Shell + Lining + Hood Fill Composition: 100% Polyester
- Rib Fill: 90% Acrylic | 7% Polyester | 3% Spandex
- Body Fill: 70% Duck Down | 30% Feathers
- Machine Wash – Please reference care instructions below
- Imported
About The Brand:
Appaman is inspired by, and named after, the childhood companion of founder and designer Harald Husum. While growing up in Norway, Husum befriended a corduroy ape named Appaman. Together they traveled the fields and fjords of their native land, sharing many fantastic adventures. This brand reflects the whimsical spirit of those youthful times and celebrates the unbreakable bond between a boy and his ape.
Appaman has a unique Scandinavian perspective on Ameripop iconic imagery. Husum finds inspiration everyday on the mean streets of Brooklyn and translates it into his ever changing palette of vibrant garments. Every season new pieces are created while updating and improving their tried and true favorites. Launched in the Summer of 2003, Appaman has grown at a steady pace, adding to the collection every season, expanding with fun pieces and exploring new lines. Although Appaman is growing, they have never forgetten their commitment to customer service and garment quality. So far, so good, and the fantastic adventures keep on coming.
More about the brand here.
Care Instructions:
We want your Appaman Base Camp Puffer Jacket to last as long as possible, so it’s very important to follow the care labels that come attached to the garment, especially if they have trims that need to be removed and/or secured prior to washing. Outerwear often has faux trims that need to be removed and cared for separately.
Here is Appaman’s complete guide to washing down outerwear:
Down Coats:
Down coats can be machine washed and dried! Remove any faux fur trim and follow the instructions below. Please read carefully for best results and contact customerservice@kidscuratedapparel.com with any questions.
Washing:
- Always use a front-loading washer when possible. If a top loading washer is all you have available, use the gentle cycle, but beware that the agitating action of top loading washers can easily rip or snag the special quilted construction of down jackets.
- It is also recommended that you use a cleaner that’s specifically designed for down garments. Regular detergents can be used; however, down soaps are more likely to rinse out clean and they can help prevent the stripping away of natural oils found in down which keep it soft.
- Use the permanent press cycle on the washer and be sure not to add more soap than recommended on the bottle. Residual soap can prevent the down from drying properly, so you may want to run it through an additional wash cycle without soap to ensure it rinses clean.
Drying:
Now for the critical part: drying. Drying must be done slowly and completely.
- High heat can ruin your jacket, so always use low heat. Be extremely cautious when using commercial dryers as they tend to overheat quickly. Make sure the dryer has cooled completely before using on your jacket.
- Tossing in 2-3 clean tennis balls can be very helpful for breaking up the down clumps.
- With or without tennis balls, it is also important to pull the jacket out regularly to shake it and manually pull apart any clumps with your fingers. This will not only improve the look of the garment, but should also significantly reduce the drying time.
If you do not have a dryer, you can always let the jacket air dry, but keep in mind that it can take up to week to dry completely, depending on the humidity level.
- To air dry, lay the jacket flat on a towel in a warm, dry spot out of direct sunlight.
- As with the dryer method, be sure to flip it over regularly and pull apart the down clumps to ensure it dries completely.
Beware that down is extremely absorbent, so it can appear dry long before it actually is. Avoid storing down jackets until completely dry and never compress them. Compressing or stuffing wet down can lead to mildew which will ruin your down clothing.