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How To Wash Wool Without Shrinking It

Wool is one of the most versatile and durable fibers for clothing and home furnishings. Gone are the days of rough, itchy ...
To make sure your wool sweater stays in good condition all winter long, washing it correctly is essential. If you toss a wool ...
“What makes them easy to maintain is that wool products rarely require washing at all. Wool is naturally antimicrobial, meaning it resists the growth of bacteria that cause odors. Even after extended ...
When the temperature drops to hygge-optimal lows, but you’re forced to brave the cold for, you know, work and life, there’s really no better ally than a warm and cozy wool sweater. But, said sweater ...
Wool is a pretty incredible fabric: It’s antimicrobial, breathable, odor-resistant, and extremely durable. It can also be tricky to wash and dry. While some wool is machine washable, other garments ...
If we could, we would prefer to spend the entire winter wrapped in cashmere sweaters, sweatsuits, beanies, socks and even cashmere bras (thanks for the inspo, Katie Holmes). But no matter how much (or ...
When my mother taught me what to look for when shopping for new clothes, one of the first things she mentioned was checking the tag to make sure the garment wasn’t “dry-clean only.” This was typically ...
Washing woollens can often be a daunting task, with many of us having experienced the horror of shrinkage after a wool wash. The ethical and natural material is incredibly warm and cosy, and its ...