How to Wash a Trench Coat

Labels and fabric types

• Polyester and blend trench coat: can usually be machine- or hand-washed; check the label.
• Cotton gabardine trench coat: washed at a low temperature if the label allows; it may shrink or lose colour.
• Lined and wool trench coat: the lining and outer fabric may shrink differently; do not wash at home if the label says dry clean.
• Leather, suede and faux leather trench coat: we have no product for leather and suede; take it to a leather cleaner. Faux leather is not machine-washed.

Before you start

• Empty the pockets: empty all pockets and remove the belt.
• Remove the lining: wash the removable lining and hood separately.
• Close the buttons: close the buttons, snaps and zips.
• Check for stains: pre-treat collar and cuff dirt following the guide how to remove collar stains.

How to wash a trench coat in the washing machine

• Turn the trench coat inside out; put the belt and buckles in a laundry bag.
• Use TETİK detergent for coloureds at the dose on the label.
• Choose the gentle programme, the low temperature on the label and a low spin.
• Do not use fabric softener on water-repellent trench coats; softener reduces water repellency.
• Take the trench coat out of the machine as soon as the wash ends and hang it up before it creases.

How to wash a trench coat by hand

• Fill the bathtub with lukewarm water and dissolve TETİK hand-wash detergent completely in the water.
• Submerge the trench coat and leave it to soak briefly.
• Brush the collar, cuffs and hem with a soft brush without rubbing the fabric.
• Drain the water and rinse the trench coat with clean water until no detergent remains.
• Press the water out of the trench coat without twisting it.

How to wash a polyester trench coat

Polyester trench coats dry quickly and crease little; if the label allows, they are washed on a gentle programme, at a low temperature and with little detergent. Polyester can turn shiny and develop permanent creases at high heat, so do not use a tumble dryer and iron at the low temperature on the label, inside out and with a pressing cloth. Do not use fabric softener on water-repellent polyester trench coats. If water repellency fades over time, use the reproofing product recommended by the manufacturer; we make no product claim on this.

Lined, leather and faux leather trench coats

• On a trench coat with a sewn-in lining, the outer fabric and lining may shrink differently; if the label says dry clean, take it to the dry cleaner.
• Leather and suede trench coats are not washed with water; we have no product for leather, so contact a leather cleaner.
• Do not machine-wash a faux leather trench coat; wipe it with a well-wrung damp cloth and dry it.
• For wool coats and overcoats: how to wash an overcoat.
• For abayas and long modest coats: how to wash an abaya.

Drying and ironing

• Hang the trench coat on a wide-shouldered hanger, straighten its collar and front, and dry it in the shade.
• Do not use a tumble dryer or radiator; the fabric may shrink and the water-repellent finish may be damaged.
• Iron at the temperature on the label, inside out and with a pressing cloth.
• For jackets and blazers: how to wash a jacket.

What not to do

• Washing at home a trench coat whose label says dry clean.
• Washing a leather or suede trench coat with water.
• Using fabric softener on a water-repellent trench coat.
• Drying the trench coat in a tumble dryer.
• Putting the belt and buckles in the machine without a laundry bag.

For dry cleaners and hotel laundries

Dry cleaners, laundries and hotel laundries sort trench coats by their label; washing washable polyester trench coats on a gentle programme with little detergent, setting aside dry-clean-only, lined and leather pieces and drying trench coats on hangers make for a consistent routine. For laundry organisation, see our guide Laundry supplies and chemicals. TETİK detergent for coloureds is sold in 4 kg and TETİK hand-wash detergent in 20 kg packs; for bulk purchases you can request a quote.