WOOL 101: HOW TO NOT RUIN IT

Wool: the overachiever of the fabric world. It keeps you warm when it's freezing, cool when it’s hot, doesn’t smell, shrugs off spills, and is naturally biodegradable. Basically, it’s magic. But also… kind of a diva.

Mess it up, and you’re left with a child-sized version of your favourite sweater. So here’s how to keep your wool happy.

Step 1: Are You Sure It Needs a Wash?
Wool’s secret superpower? It barely gets smelly. Unless you’ve done something truly horrific in it, a good spot-clean will do using yours Truly . Washing too often causes pilling and pulls—less is more.

Step 2: Machine or Hand Wash?

Yes, wool and washing machines can be friends—just follow the rules.

For machine washing:

• Check the label: if it says machine-washable, you’re golden.

• Turn it inside out or use a laundry bag.

• Choose the wool cycle (or delicate if you must).

For hand washing:

• Lukewarm water only (cooler than you think).

• One quarter of a cup of laundry liquid or delicate if available.

• Soak for 10 mins.

• Rinse with lukewarm, then cold water. Done.

Step 3: Dry It Like a Pro

Repeat after us: do not hang wet wool. It stretches, warps, and basically throws a tantrum. Here's how to avoid the drama:

• Keep it inside out.

• Lay it flat in the shade (sun = shrinkage & weird fading).

• Skip radiators and heaters—wool doesn’t do hot-and-dry.

• Wait till it's bone-dry before storing.

Nailed it? Great. Your wool is now ready to last forever (or at least a very long time).

Expert Tip: Wool is a high-performing, low-maintenance fabric—wash it sparingly, dry it flat, and always check the label to keep it from shrinking into toddler territory.