Wash & Store Your Kelty Wayback Biggie Blanket

Quick answer

Machine wash your Wayback Biggie Blanket on a gentle cycle with cold water and mild detergent, then tumble dry low. Store it in a cool, dry place, ideally in a breathable cotton bag or loose roll.

How to wash and store your Wayback Biggie Blanket

1. Pre-treat stains: Apply a small amount of mild detergent directly to any stains and gently rub with your fingers or a soft brush. Let it sit for 10 minutes before washing. Avoid bleach or harsh stain removers—they can damage the nylon shell and cotton flannel.
2. Machine wash on gentle cycle: Use cold water and a gentle cycle. Add a mild, liquid detergent—no fabric softener or bleach. Turn the blanket inside out to protect the flannel side. Wash alone or with similar colors to avoid snagging. Hot water can shrink the cotton flannel and degrade the insulation's loft.
3. Tumble dry low (or air dry): Dry on low heat until fully dry. Check periodically to prevent overheating. For best loft, add a few clean tennis balls or dryer balls to fluff the insulation. Air drying is gentler but takes longer—hang over a line or lay flat, out of direct sun. High heat can melt the nylon ripstop and cause the insulation to clump.
4. Store loosely in a dry place: Once completely dry, fold or roll the blanket loosely and store it in a breathable cotton bag or a pillowcase. Keep it in a cool, dry closet or under-bed bin. Avoid plastic bins or compression sacks, which trap moisture and crush the insulation. Storing while even slightly damp leads to mildew and odor.

Product fact

• Wayback Biggie Blanket: The Wayback Biggie Blanket uses recycled nylon ripstop on one side and organic cotton flannel on the other, with recycled CloudLoft ECO insulation. The mixed materials require a gentle, low-heat wash and dry cycle to prevent melting, shrinking, or clumping of the insulation.