Hand wash or machine wash? Cold or hot water? Tumble dryer yes or no? To ensure that a wool garment does not felt when washed, here are a few clear suggestions.
TO DO
- Yes Machine wash
- Yes From 1 to 3 items maximum in the washing machine drum. If bulky or heavy, it is better to wash them individually.
- Yes Even two-colored items as long as they are the same tone. Eco tip: add a few grains of coarse salt to the drum if you are washing 2/3 items of different shades
- Yes Using plenty of cold water
- Yes Limiting the use of detergents: it is better to opt for the use of neutral liquid soap
- Yes Planning the use of a washing program lasting a maximum of 30 minutes. Alternatively, use the rinse program
- Yes Spin but at 500/800 rpm
- Yes Dry flat or use a domestic dryer but at a maximum temperature of 45°C
- Yes Iron with plenty of steam and at a medium temperature
NEVER do
- No Use hot water if at 30°
- No Wash too many items together using little water. Their rubbing causes felting
- No Mix white and black items in the washing machine drum
- No Use too much detergent
- No Fabric softener
- No Use washing machine programs lasting more than 30 minutes
- No Hang the item to dry
- No Lay it out in the sun
