Woollen yarns come in two distinct types: “Superwash” (machine washable) and “Non-superwash” (can shrink).
If your care label says “This woollen item will shrink or felt” then these instructions are for you.
If you aren’t sure which type of fabric you have, it’s always safest to use these care instructions.
At a glance
Gentle hand wash only
Do not wring or rub
Line dry in shade
Warm iron if needed
No bleach, no fabric softener, no dry cleaning
Washing
Hand wash only.
Wash in cold water (less than 40 ℃) with a wool detergent.
Rinse with the same temperature water to avoid felting.
Do not rub, agitate or wring the cloth.
Drying and Pressing
Do not tumble dry or your item will shrink and felt dramatically.
To avoid discolouration, dry your items out of direct sunlight.
To avoid distortion, dry the items flat or draped over long supports, if possible.
Cloth containing silk should be pressed on a cool iron setting.
Otherwise use a warm iron (or “wool”) setting to press, if needed.
Avoid
Don’t bleach or dry clean.
Don’t use fabric softeners because they cause build up of product in your cloth.