Yes, if the controller detaches. Unplug the robe, take the controller off, and the robe goes in the washing machine like any other robe. The controller itself never goes near water. A heated robe with a permanently attached controller cannot be machine washed at all, which is why detachability is worth checking before you buy.
This is the question that stops people buying a heated robe, and it deserves a straight answer rather than a paragraph of hedging. Ours is fully machine washable.
How to do it
- Unplug the robe from the wall.
- Detach the controller from the robe and set it aside.
- Put the robe in the machine on its own, following the care label on the garment.
- Make sure the robe is completely dry before reattaching the controller.
What never goes in
The controller. It is an electrical component and it detaches precisely so it can stay out of the water. Wipe it with a dry cloth if it needs cleaning.
Why this matters more than it sounds
A robe is clothing. It is worn against you, most evenings, through a whole winter. A blanket you wash occasionally; a robe you wash regularly, and a robe you cannot wash is one you quietly stop wearing by February.
That makes the detachable controller one of the few specifications genuinely worth filtering on. A listing that does not say the controller detaches is telling you something.
Before you put it back on
Dry completely, then reattach. Check the connection point is dry too. Then set your heat level and your timer as usual.
Ours has a detachable controller and is fully machine washable.