Washing wool: no cold trick

Did you know that wool is one of the most renewable forms of textile? Wool retains its shape and stretch for years on end and is completely recyclable. But it's also a delicate fabric that requires its own care, and you can't just throw it in the washing machine with your other clothes. Does this also mean your wool clothing will stay in the laundry basket for ages

Can you wash a mohair sweater yourself?

All wools are animal fibers that are prone to felting, and therefore should always be treated with care. However, more expensive wools such as mohair or angora lose their airy and soft properties with washing even faster than other wools. It is therefore advisable to wash these garments zo as little as possible. Dry cleaning is recommended in this situation, as this process treats the textiles without stressing the fibers.

Wool can be found on the label of your garment under different names. Mohair, cashmere, angora, alpaca, llama, vicuna, ... These are all wools derived from different animals. Each type of wool requires its own specific care. As a rule of thumb, dry-cleaning zo puts as little strain on the fibers of wool as possible.

What do you do with a shrunken wool sweater?

Everyone has experienced the unpleasant surprise of taking a shrunken wool sweater out of the washing machine. Unfortunately, garments cannot be saved after this. The fibers are felted under the influence of friction, soap and water, and cannot be repaired. The same applies with deformation or discoloration of wool clothing.

How long can you wait to wash stains out of wool laundry?

Notice stains or unpleasant odors on your wool clothing? Wait zo as little as possible to have them cleaned. The longer stains sit on textiles, the more difficult they are to clean. Have your precious wool clothing cleaned by us and don't take the risk of deforming, felting or discoloring your wool goods. Our specialized and ecological cleaners, together with more than 60 years of experience, guarantee safe and thorough cleaning of your wool clothing.