Barring anything from the maker, maybe a wash in NikWax and/or a cycle through a clothes dryer on low heat, or even no heat if the dryer has that option.
Barring anything from the maker, maybe a wash in NikWax and/or a cycle through a clothes dryer on low heat, or even no heat if the dryer has that option.
Used to be a problem years ago, particularly with duck down. The smell comes from the detergent the down processor used to wash the down. It's the same stuff they wash dogs with, hence the wet dog smell. Typically it's much worse in damp down. If you haven't tried already you could try to dry it in a commercial dryer.
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I use one of these..It gets rid of every smell in rooms, gear, etc. Id use it with your quilt in a car...
https://www.amazon.com/Enerzen-Comme...0-4513d670b6bc
I'd do your due diligence regarding Ozone generators...
https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quali...tors-effective
https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/our-work/prog...-air-purifiers
I’ve used Nikwax before to good effect, even on newer quilts which I purchased used (seller used one or two times and wanted to go with a different set-up). I hand wash in a bathtub per the directions on the bottle, then run through a side load washer twice only on rinse cycle, then into the dryer on no heat with felt balls to break-up the down clumps. They come-out smelling fresh and fluffed with no side effects. I’ve done it at least a dozen times will no issues.
I only have one duck down quilt and it’s made from white duck down (Hutterite), and I’ve never noticed an unusual smell. but duck down purportedly can have more of a “game scent” due to dietary habits of ducks vs geese. I have no idea if this is true and would assume George’s response above is a more accurate explanation. Regardless, I think a proper wash could help with your situation.
Give it time. It will clear up. All new will have a particular smell until it has time to air out'
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