Clothing care 13 doors

To enjoy your wool clothing for a long time, we have a few tips for you.

To prevent shrinking or stretching and to minimize pilling:

• Wash by hand in lukewarm water, maximum 5 minutes
• Wash inside out
• Use a dash of mild wool detergent
• Do not use fabric softener, but possibly a dash of almond oil
• Never put in the dryer
• Carefully roll in a towel and remove excess water
• Dry lying down on a towel, never hang up and not too close to the heater
• Smooth out any creases with a steamer or a steam iron (on wool setting) just above the garment

When taking it off, first take off the sleeves and then carefully pull the garment over your head; do not pull by the neck.

It is best to fold wool garments and put them in the closet and not hang them on a hanger.

It is normal for wool clothing to pill. Carefully remove the pills by hand or with a special wool comb; never with scissors. After doing this for 3 to 4 washes, the pilling will stop.

Never spray perfume or deodorant on your wool garment, as this will tar the wool fibres and attract moths.

To prevent moths, you can place a cedar block with your clothing. You should sand it down occasionally so that the scent remains clearly odourable.