Wool Facts

Wool is a renewable, biodegradeable fiber, that makes a eco-friendly fabric option.

Wool is easy to care for, as it can (and should) be worn multiple times before becoming soiled. It’s also odour reducing, as bacteria is not attracted to wool.

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Wool is a colour fast fibre, meaning it retains its deep, rich colour without fading over time. It can provide beautiful drape, while retaining its shape, resisting wrinkles and still stretching for comfort.

RESISTANCE TO FLAME Because wool contains moisture in each ﬁber, it resists ﬂame without chemical treatment. Instead of burning freely when touched by ﬂame, wool chars and stops burning when it is removed from the source of ﬁre. Wool is self-extinguishing. It will not support combustion; this is why wool blankets are recommended for use in extinguishing small ﬁres.

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It can be worn year round! It can both insulate during cold seasons and breath during warm season.

Moisture absorbing and water repellent! The fiber will wick and moves moisture away from the body, and its hydrophobic surface repels liquid, helping you stay warm in wet conditions.

HOW TO WASH WOOL GARMENTS

Wool requires less washing as it is naturally stain, odour and crease resistant.

Hand Wash! Turn your wool garment inside out, then hand wash in clean, lukewarm water (~30°C) using a mild and gentle detergent or wool wash. Allow

to soak for about 10 minutes. Rinse twice in clean water that is the same temperature as the wash water.

Gently squeeze out excess water and roll the garment in a towel to absorb excess water. For knits, try to lay out in the desired shape/size, smoothing to its original shape. You may need to use pins to “block” it in a certain shape/size.

Machine Wash? If your washing machine has a wool wash cycle, it may be safe to wash wool garment’s by machine. Always follow the garments tag instructions for washing method.

Always lay flat to dry wool sweaters or other knitwear if possible. Line drying or drying on hangers can cause knitted garments to stretch due to the weight of the moisture, resulting in the garment growing in length and losing its shape. When drying, avoid direct sunlight, magnified sunlight (close to an outside window) or direct heat. Avoid placing your wool garment over a radiator to dry.

Wool is naturally soil-resistant because of its ability to repel and absorb moisture. If a liquid is spilled on a horizontal wool surface there is time to mop it up before it stains the fabric. Still, accidents happen. When wool is soiled, it is important to remove stains promptly.

Tips for Spot-Treating Stains

Alcohol / Food - Place towel under affected area; gently rub with carbonated water toward centre of the spot.

Blood - Pat with a damp sponge to remove excess; then dab very gently with undiluted vinegar followed by cold water.

Chocolate, Egg - Sponge with cold soapy water.

Grass - Soap very carefully using a mild bar soap or flakes.

Coffee / Tea, Ink & Red Wine - Immerse in cold water.

Make-up - Rub gently with a cloth soaked in dry-cleaning fluid, rinse with mild soapy water.

Mud - Allow to dry & then brush off excess mud, sponge from back with cold soapy water.