How to care for wool

Washing

• Wash only when needed. Air it out between wears.
• Use a wool cycle or hand wash in cool water (up to 30°C, 86°F) with a wool detergent.
• Press water out gently. Do not wring or twist.

Drying

• Lay flat on a towel, reshaping the garment. Do not hang it, as the weight stretches it.
• Do not tumble dry. Heat and tumbling cause felting and shrinking.

Ironing

• Use steam or a low heat with a cloth between the iron and the wool.

Storing

• Fold knitwear. Hanging stretches the shoulders.
• Store clean in a cool, dry place with cedar or lavender against moths.

Mistakes to avoid

• Washing warm or hot, which shrinks it.
• Hanging a wet sweater to dry.
• Storing it dirty, which attracts moths.

Always follow the care label on the garment. Blends, dyes and finishes can change what a piece can take, and a lower temperature is always safe. Thraed records the fabric of each piece you scan, so it is in your closet when you need it.

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