How to Care for Your Kammok Field Blanket Jr.

Quick answer

Wash your Field Blanket Jr. in a front-loading machine on a gentle cycle with cold water and mild detergent, then air-dry it completely before storing. Avoid fabric softener, bleach, and high heat—they break down the durable water repellent finish and can damage the microfleece backing.

Why the Field Blanket Jr. Needs a Different Wash Routine

The Field Blanket Jr. combines two very different fabrics: a Diamond Shell 40D nylon front that's tear-resistant and treated with a durable water repellent finish, and a soft microfleece back for warmth and comfort. Standard washing can ruin both. Hot water and harsh detergents strip the DWR, while fabric softener clogs the fleece fibers and reduces loft. Treat this blanket like technical gear, not a household throw.

How to Wash Your Field Blanket Jr. Step by Step

Before washing, shake off loose dirt and close any snaps or fasteners to prevent snagging. Use a front-loading washer—top-loaders with an agitator can twist and abrade the fabric. Choose a gentle cycle with cold water and add a mild, residue-free detergent. If your machine has a second rinse option, use it to remove all soap. Skip the dryer entirely; high heat can delaminate the DWR coating and melt the fleece. Instead, hang the blanket over a line or drape it across two chairs in a shaded, well-ventilated area. It dries quickly, usually within a few hours.

Spot Cleaning and Quick Fixes Between Washes

For small spills or muddy paw prints, spot clean with a damp cloth and a drop of mild soap, then rinse thoroughly. The Diamond Shell nylon is tough enough to handle gentle scrubbing without tearing. If the blanket picks up campfire smoke, air it out overnight before washing—sometimes that's all it needs. For stubborn odors, add half a cup of white vinegar to the rinse cycle, but never use chlorine bleach.

Drying and Storage That Protect the DWR and Fleece

Never wring or twist the blanket to speed drying—it can stretch the fabric and crush the fleece. Lay it flat or hang it, and let it air-dry completely. Once dry, store it loosely folded in a cool, dry place. Avoid compressing it into a stuff sack for long periods, as that can mat the microfleece. If you notice the DWR losing its beading effect, you can restore it with a spray-on DWR treatment made for outdoor fabrics, following the product instructions.

Your Field Blanket Jr. Care Steps

1. Pre-treat and prepare: Shake off loose dirt and close all snaps. Check pockets or folds for debris. Skipping this can send abrasive grit into the wash, wearing down the fabric.
2. Machine wash cold on gentle: Use a front-loading washer with mild detergent and cold water. Add an extra rinse if available. Never use bleach or fabric softener—they damage the DWR and fleece.
3. Air-dry completely: Hang or lay flat in a shaded, ventilated area. Do not use a dryer. High heat can delaminate the waterproof coating and melt the fleece.
4. Store loosely: Fold and store in a cool, dry place. Avoid long-term compression. Compression can mat the microfleece and reduce warmth.

Field Blanket Jr. Fabric Facts

• Field Blanket Jr.: Ultra-durable ripstop fabric with Diamond Shell 40D nylon on the front side, the same fabric as our Roo hammocks. This tear-resistant surface handles rough use and shakes off dirt easily, but it still needs gentle washing to preserve the DWR finish.
• Field Blanket Jr.: The back features a snuggly, soft microfleece fabric, perfect for nap time at home or in the car. Microfleece traps warmth but can pill or lose loft if washed with fabric softener or dried on high heat.