Washing instructions
Important: Always check the label inside the garment for washing instructions.
Wool is a great material for making clothes because it is antibacterial and odor-resistant. Therefore, wool clothing does not need to benot to be washed often. Hang the garment outside occasionally to freshen it up. If you do want to wash the garment, we recommendTexelana Wool DetergentWhen hand-washing, never rub vigorously to prevent felting. Always check the garment's care label for washing instructions. Always dry woolen clothing flat.
Treating your wool garment this way will not only keep it looking better and make it last longer, but by airing it out instead of washing it, you'll also help the environment.
Storing woolen clothes
We recommend storing your woolen clothing clean, perhaps with a lavender bag; this will keep moths at bay. It's also best to store woolen clothing flat to prevent damage to the wool's elasticity.
Pills and fluff
Wool can pill or fluff with use. This has nothing to do with the quality of the wool. Pilling is a natural phenomenon that is mainly caused by friction. Wool consists of many hairs with a natural crimp (curl). Friction can cause the wool to pill and felt. Felting occurs when the hairs are bunched together by friction. In fact, every movement causes friction. You often find fluff/pilling on the sleeves and under the armpits.
New clothes may sometimes still have some loose hairs left behind after the weaving and knitting process.
Unfortunately, pilling and fluff on your beautiful (merino) wool clothing is unavoidable. We have some tips to help you delay this process and how to remove the fluff and pilling. For this information, please refer to ourblog.