How to wash ripped down jacket?

Hey yall! I have a Cotopaxi Hooded Down Jacket. I reached out to their customer support to have it repaired and they agreed, but I need to make sure it is clean before I send it in.

My jacket has one very slight stain on the front but ultimately looks lightly worn, except the tear. I'm wondering, has anyone sent theirs in without being washed and have had it successfully repaired? Or is there a way to hand wash it without getting the down wet?

If it matters, the tear is on the right elbow and is smaller than a pencil head. One of my ideas to wash it included putting waterproof fabric tape over the rip, but I'm worried that won't hold.

in Mountaineeringby IndieMoose

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The down gets wet when you wash the jacket, regardless of any holes in the outer fabric. If it was a big tear, my concern would be losing down during the wash/dry. For a hole that small, I'd probably just throw a small patch on it and call it a day.

If you really want to send it in to get repaired, I'd hand wash it in the tub, and dry as instructed before it goes in the mail.

OP

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Thank you so much! Have a great day!

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I think he's correct in saying to just patch it and keep wearing it

Then when it gets even more tears in it. Send it in and have them repair it all.

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Yep, tools, not jewels and all that.

OP

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Gotcha. I can do that! Cotopaxi was willing to fix it for free, minus shipping there which is why I was initially going to wash it and send it in!

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Also well worn gear looks cool as fuck

I hate it when my gear is brand new