How best to wash my wool product.

Wool is one of the most special materials nature gives us. It breathes, regulates temperature and adapts to your child's body. In summer, wool keeps cool, and in winter it is comfortably warm.

What many people don't know is that wool is naturally self-cleaning is. Thanks to the lanolin - the natural wool grease - repels dirt and bacteria. As a result, wool needs to be washed much less often than other fabrics. A quick airing is often enough to keep it fresh. This makes wool not only practical, but also sustainable and kind to the planet.

Through her antibacterial and hypoallergenic properties wool is ideal for babies and young children with sensitive skin. It helps keep skin balanced and creates a healthy, dry sleep environment. Wool feels soft, without stinging, and gives a safe, secure feeling.

At Woolskins, we believe that good care starts with understanding the material. Those who know how wool lives also know how long it lasts. With a little attention, your wool footmuff or blanket will stay beautiful for years - a natural piece of comfort that grows with your child.

Hand wash

As a rule, we recommend hand-washing wool. But this certainly has risks. Wool should be washed at 30 degrees, which feels quite cold. But few people check the water with a thermometer. Washing too hot or too cold results in shrinkage. In addition, people often use too much detergent when hand-washing, and are less able to rinse it out. Wringing too hard is also a risk. It is therefore important to wash your wool product with good care and according to the instructions.

Correct temperature

As stated above: you wash wool at 30 degrees, and certainly not hotter or colder! A too cold temperature can frighten the fibers and this can also cause shrinkage.

Wool detergent

Wool naturally contains a type of fat, lanolin. This gives the wool a soft protective layer against dirt and retains heat for a long time when it is cold. But it also ensures that the wool remains elastic and wears less quickly. By using a special wool detergent that contains lanolin, you can continue to enjoy these properties. In addition, special wool detergents never contain bleach, which is disastrous for wool. 

In the machine

If you want to wash wool in the machine use the wool wash programme. Make sure the spin speed is no higher than 600 rpm. Again: a high spin speed will shrink your woollens. Also important: wash wool with wool. Do not add jeans or clothes with zips. Our Teddy wool we do not recommend machine washing (read more below).

Teddy Wool

To keep this wool Teddy fabric beautiful and soft, we recommend washing these products only by hand at a maximum temperature of 30°C. When doing so, proceed with care and use a mild wool detergent. Avoid bleaching, ironing, tumble-drying and spinning. Let the fabric dry flat to preserve its shape. Dry cleaning is also possible.

Tip: Wool does not need to be washed often. A quick airing outside is often enough to keep the fabric fresh.

Text is partly from Avrotros Radar