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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