WASHING WOOLLENS The Wool Cycle is for washing
MACHINE WASHABLE WOOLLENS.
The fibers of these woollens have been specifically
modified to prevent felting when they are machine
washed. Most handknitted garments are not made of
machine washable wool and we recommend that
you hand wash them.
• Before washing your woollens check the care
label for the washing instructions.
• When washing woollens use a mild detergent
recommended for washing wool.
• Hand washed woollens may be spun in a washing
machine to reduce the time they take to dry.
• To dry woollens lay them flat on a towel and pat
into shape. Dry woollens out of direct sunlight.
(The heat and tumble action of a dryer may cause
shrinkage or felting of woollen garments).
•Some wool underlays and sheepskin products can
be washed in a washing machine but may
produce excessive amounts of lint that may cause
pump blockages. (Ensure that the whole article is
suitable for machine washing and not just the
backing material.) You may wish to handwash
these articles and place them in the machine to
spin dry.
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