How to treat your wool
How do you prevent the wool sweater from shrinking? Which is better - machine or hand wash? Below you can find out how to treat wool correct.
HAND OR MACHINE WASH?
Use Wool Wash whether you wash by hand or by machine. The wool and delicate washing cycles on modern machines are more gentle than hand wash. In such cycles the garments get perfect temperature, movement and spin.
Always wash woolen garments before first use. Wool is a protein fiber and undergoes a lot in the production process. When you wash the wool, the fibers close and make the wool garment more durable.
HOW TO DRY WOOL GARMENTS
Wool should be spinned and hung to dry in the air naturally.
If you choose to handwash rather than use the washing
machine, spin is recommended in the machine after washing.
If you do not have a machine, gently squeeze the water out
and do not twist, roll it in a towel or dry flat.
HOW TO REMOVE STAINS ON WOOL
Lemon Soap is effective and gentle on your woolen garments.
Put the garment in some lukewarm water and rub gently with
the soap on the stain. If the stain is old or difficult, leave the
garment in water after rubbing in the soap for a short period.
With difficult stains, you may have to repeat the process.
Thereafter, machinewash the garment with Wool Wash using
the wool cycle
Remove stains on fine wool such as cashmere or alpaca with
Lemon Foam. Massage the foam onto the stain and rinse or wipe
off all soap immediately with a wet cloth. Repeat if necessary.
HOW TO DE-PILL WOOL GARMENTS
Wool should only be washed together with wool. Other types
of fabrics may be the reason why your woolen garments get
pilled. Pilling may also occur if a woolen garment is used in
direct contact with synthetic garments. Always check the
content of the wool garment when buying it. If there is a mix-
ture containing nylon or acryl, there is a fair chance for pilling.
You can de-pill with a sweater comb. Do not use tape or brush
as this will cause the wool fibers to spread more than
necessary. We recommend to steam your woolen garment to
make the wool regaining its natural shine.
WHY HAS THE GARMENT CHANGED SHAPE?
Wool should be spinned and hung to dry in the air naturally.
If you choose to handwash rather than use the washing
machine, spin is recommended in the machine after washing.
If you do not have a machine, gently squeeze the water out
and do not twist, roll it in a towel or dry flat.
WOOL DETERGENT WITH OR WITHOUT LANOLIN?
Lanolin is a strong allergen and should only be in garments
that are to be water-repellent, such as diaper pants or seat
pads in wool. It is the wool fibers together with the air pores
in the wool that provide the good heat regulation. Lanolin is
a grease that clogs the pores of the wool and reduces this
insulating capability.
På Stell Wool Wash does not contain lanolin, treats your wool
garments gently, is kind to the skin, makes the wool silky soft
and preserves the colors. If you need to add lanolin, we
recommend that you do it with a wool cure.
