caring for woollens

Wool has magical self-cleaning properties and does not need to be washed often. Spot clean as needed.

Washing Method 1) Water
Do not run water directly onto your item. Instead, first fill a bucket or basin with mild wool soap and room temperature water before gently immersing your item. Try not to agitate it too rigorously, as this may cause felting.

Fill a second vessel with rinse water and submerge your item to remove soap. Wool loves vinegar; add a dash to your rinse water to help remove excess soap if too much is used in wash accidentally.

It is not recommended to hang to dry as this can cause stretching. Instead, lay your piece flat to dry.

Washing Method 2) Snow
If your climate allows, an alternative method for washing woollens is by “snow washing”.

Lay your item across a patch of fresh clean snow evenly, being cognizant of salt or dirt. Cover with a thin layer of powder snow. Gently rub snow across woollen. Flip item and repeat this process on other side.

Shake out as much snow as possible before laying flat to dry either indoors or out.

caring for naturally dyed goods

All items have been pre-treated to assure maximum light-fastness and wash-fastness. However, it is always best practice to care for naturally dyed goods with intention to prolong their lifespan for as long as possible.

Be sure to use a pH neutral soap if available when washing naturally dyed items. Certain natural dyes can be sensitive to shifts in pH which may cause slight shifts in colour.

It is not recommended to leave naturally dyed items in direct sun for extended periods of time.

caring for felted goods

Spot clean with mild wool soap or follow wool wash instructions above as needed.

Lay flat to dry or use clean towels to stuff items back into shape during drying process.

Iron between press clothes if so desired.