How to Make a Duck Jacket Soft

The men's duck jacket is a casual garment for outwear that truly encompasses practicality and which has a style so simple, it's nearly always in fashion. While the duck jacket might seem like a product of modern times, it dates all the way back to the 1700s. Even though these early garments usually consisted of flannel, modern duck jackets consist of heavy-duty canvas, blends of cotton, corduroy or quilted flannel. Duck jackets are strong, durable garments that will last for years. Some varieties of this jacket will require some breaking in first to soften the texture.

Instructions

1  Place the jacket in your washing machine and add a small amount of detergent with softening agents. Wash the jacket on a cold cycle.

2  Place the duck jacket into your dryer. Dampen three washcloths with warm water and toss them in. Add a least three dryer sheets to the cycle. Your duck jacket will be noticeably softer when it comes out.

3  Lay the jacket on a flat surface. Insert a sheet of 100-grit sandpaper onto the bottom of an electric sander.

4  Run the sander across the surface area of the jacket. Your goal is not to distress the jacket as you would a pair of jeans, but to rub off the surface layer of roughness that new duck jackets have.

5  Run a handheld vacuum across the surface area of the jacket to remove the dust from sanding. Your jacket will be noticeably softer.