If Wool clothing shrinks after washing, refer to the suggestions below for step by step instructions.
Washing wool articles:
How to wash wool articles:
Wool is a natural living material which must be washed and dried in the appropriate way.
- You should always follow the washing instructions on the garment’s label. If there are no instructions, you can follow the guide below.
Washing wool articles — do not use enzymatic washing powder.
Most types of laundry detergents contain enzymes, which dissolve dirt, grease and grime in order to make washing clothes easier.
- Enzymes may affect wool, so it is very important that you do not wash wool articles using enzymatic washing powder.
- You can buy special detergents for washing wool articles.
- Do not use excessively hot water.
- Too hot water can cause wool articles to shrink.
Many washing machines have a wool cycle and it is a good idea to use it when washing wool articles.
- If the garment’s washing instructions state that the garment must be washed by hand, it is important to make sure that the washing machine has a cycle for washing garments which, according to label, should be hand-washed only.
Some washing machines have a wool cycle, which is intended only for washing wool articles with a label which indicates that they can be washed in a washing machine.
- See the list of cycles in the user manual. (If you do not have your user manual, refer to Where can I find the user manual for my appliance?).
Tip: Rules to remember when washing wool articles:
- Wool articles should be washed in cold water using a suitable enzyme-free detergent, or using an appropriate wool cycle in the washing machine.