Moose Knuckles cleaning in Toronto: read the label first

Moose Knuckles recommends a dry cleaner who specializes in down. Its care page also says fur should not be dry cleaned, so a coat with a fur trim needs the trim taken off first, or a fur specialist.

Quick facts

• On within: 84 Moose Knuckles listings, read 2 November 2026.
• Machine wash permitted: 29 of 84 coats allow a cold machine wash.
• Dry clean: 49 of 84 coats say to dry clean.
• Specialist care: 4 coats require a fur specialist and 2 require a leather specialist.
• Professional cleaning: C$99 for a down coat and C$115 for a coat with leather trim, plus tax, at Gibson's Cleaners.
• Brand history: the family behind it has made cold weather clothes since 1921, and Moose Knuckles Canada was founded in 2009.

What Moose Knuckles itself says

Moose Knuckles states on its care page that periodic cleaning of down jackets is essential to maintaining loft and ensuring a long product life. The brand recommends professional dry cleaning by a down specialist, but insists that you check the garment care label for specific instructions. Its sharpest warning is that fur should not be dry cleaned.

Fur strips are water resistant but not waterproof. If the trim gets wet, shake off the moisture and hang the coat in a cool, dry place, without rubbing or dabbing the hair. Brush the fur only with a proper fur brush in short, even strokes following the direction of the hair, never with a regular hairbrush.

For shearling, the maker advises using a hair dryer on a low or warm setting to restore shape, and no steam, which the page says may scorch it. Hang the jacket on a broad, sturdy hanger in a well ventilated space, and keep hairspray and perfume away from the fabric. Store it in a 100 percent cotton bag rather than plastic.

Five answers on 84 labels

We read the care lines on Due West's 84 Moose Knuckles listings on within on 2 November 2026, and they do not agree. 49 coats require dry cleaning, with 44 specifying that trims must come off first. Another 22 coats permit either a cold machine wash or dry cleaning, 7 allow only machine washing, 4 demand a fur specialist, and 2 require a leather specialist.

Two coats of the identical model can carry opposing care tags. At C$1,195, the women's 3Q Shearling jacket in black with black trim says to machine wash cold and tumble dry low. By contrast, the same jacket with natural trim at the same C$1,195 states dry clean only exclusive of trims.

Bomber jackets show the same split between models. For C$1,295, the men's Ballistic bomber permits a cold machine wash with clean tennis balls in the dryer. Stepping up to C$1,494, the Gold Ballistic directs you to remove trims and dry clean inside out.

Two jackets share one name and a C$1,195 price, but their care tags give opposite cleaning rules.

If your label allows the machine

If your coat tag permits home washing, follow the sequence printed on the label without skipping steps. 29 coats on the shelf allow a wash at home, but many begin by telling you to remove detachable trims first. Turn the coat inside out and run the cycle in cold water without bleach.

Drying requires low heat and patience. 11 of the 84 labels state to tumble dry with clean tennis balls. Leave the garment in the drum until it is fully dried before taking it out.

Finish with care if wrinkles remain. The instructions set ironing to a maximum temperature of 110°C without steam.

Cleaning one in Toronto

Gibson's Cleaners is a family garment care business operating since 1929. It says it works directly with Moose Knuckles Canada as its official out of warranty repair provider.

A down coat of any length costs C$99 plus tax. A coat with leather trim costs C$115 plus tax. The business offers free pickup and delivery across the Toronto area.

Locations sit at 4241 Dundas St W, 258 Beresford Ave, and 140 La Rose Ave in Etobicoke. A coat dropped at a store is ready in three to five days. Gibson's asks you to unzip the fur from the hood first if you can.

Before you hand it over

Check the care tag before paying for cleaning (a jacket with no tag left in it is the one case to ask the cleaner to read the fabric). Unzip the fur strip yourself if it detaches. Keep your receipt when dropping off the jacket so you have a record of the piece.

Shoppers eyeing a new piece should compare tags in person to know the cleaning commitment before spending C$479 to C$1,995. Due West carries the collection at 431 Queen St W, open Monday to Saturday 11 to 7 and Sunday 12 to 5. Our note on whether Moose Knuckles is worth it covers its warmth rating and its warranty.

Common questions

Can you put a Moose Knuckles jacket in the washing machine?

You can put a Moose Knuckles jacket in the machine only if its care tag permits it, which 29 of Due West's 84 Moose Knuckles listings on within allow. The 3Q Shearling with black trim allows a cold machine wash, but the identical jacket with natural trim requires dry cleaning. If yours does, follow its steps, which on 11 labels include clean tennis balls in a low dryer.

Can you dry clean Moose Knuckles fur?

No, Moose Knuckles states that fur should not be dry cleaned. Fur strips are water resistant rather than waterproof, so shake off moisture and hang the trim in a cool, dry place. Brush the fur only with a proper fur brush in short, even strokes following the hair direction.

How much does it cost to clean a Moose Knuckles jacket in Toronto?

Gibson's Cleaners charges C$99 plus tax for a down coat of any length and C$115 plus tax for a coat with leather trim. Coats dropped at the store are ready for pickup within three to five days, with free pickup and delivery in the area. Unzip detachable fur from the hood before handing over the coat.

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