How to deal with duck feathers before making down jackets?

After processing, disinfection and sterilization, the hemispherical feathers on the waist and back of geese and ducks, as well as the down with short shaft roots, thin and soft tubes and many feathers on the body and tail wings, can be turned into light, fluffy, soft and elastic excellent warm-keeping fillers.

Processing methods of feathers and down;

1, washing and drying. First, knead the collected down with soapy water or warm washing powder water at 60-70 degrees Celsius to remove grease and dirt, and then rinse it with clean water;

2, disinfection and sterilization. Families can use steamer, steamer and pressure cooker. Put the washed, sun-dried or sun-dried feathers and down into a fine cloth bag, tie the bag mouth tightly, put it in a steamer for disinfection, take it out after aeration for about half an hour, steam it in the steamer for half an hour one day later, and carry out evaporation sterilization. If sterilized by an autoclave, sterilize for 30 minutes after aeration, and take it out after cooling;

3. Dry and dry. The sterilized feathers and down are packed in fine cloth bags and dried in the sun or in an oven at low temperature. At this time, feathers and down can be used as fillers for bedding, clothes, pillows, etc.