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How to care for wool. Sheep, goat and alpaca.

Agitation and changes in temperature cause wool to shrink and felt so there are some specific steps to follow to care for your garments. The good news is you can wash wool items avoiding the chemicals and processes of, the often recommended, dry cleaning.

First, there is no reason to wash wool after each use. Outerwear, in particular, can go a long time without a need to wash.

When you do wash there are two options.

Hand Wash

• ideal for smaller items

• wash by hand in basin or sink

• warm water recommended in both wash and rinse

• use a mild soap

• let garment soak

• limit the amount of agitation

• rinse

• use same temperature in rinse as in wash

• squeeze water out gently or roll into a thick towel and squeeze out excess water

• lay flat to dry

Machine Wash

• most washing machines have a hand wash cycle

• use a mild soap

• we recommend that you test the hand wash cycle of your machine on a piece of wool garment that is not precious

• lay flat to dry

Iron as needed with a steam iron or under a dampened cloth.

Wool does not generally hold its wrinkles. Hang your garment on a coat hanger after use or fold onto a shelf.

Wave Fibre Mill, situated in Seguin, Ontario, near the shores of Georgian Bay, was born from the vision of clothing designer Wave Weir.

Recognizing the challenges faced by small sheep farms in accessing wool processing, Weir established this mill to provide crucial services. By offering semi-worsted spinning and weaving, Wave Fibre Mill supports local agriculture and ensures a supply of high-quality, natural fibers for its own expanding line of textile products, sourced from regenerative farms.