The ABC’s of Wool Care
Did you dig out your favorite wool scarf for a stroll on a cold day? Or did you just get your hands on that luxuriously soft Lexington knit you’ve been eyeing since the beginning of the season? Whatever the reason may be, you’ll need to care for them wisely if you want to wear them next year. Or the year after. Or the year after that.
Caring for wool is as easy as reciting the ABC’s. In fact, it’s easier since you won’t even get to Z. Here’s how you can prolong your favorite wool pieces’ new look and feel.

How to keep your wool clean
Hate washing clothes? Well, then wool should be your new favorite material. Wool has anti-bacterial and anti-odor properties, which means you can go long between wash. But keep these in mind should the time come to wash your woolens.Drying Woolens
Wet wool can be scary. The shrinkage and the stretching are terrifying. But they don’t have to be if you know what to do.L- Lay it flat
Flat dry your woolens in its natural shape on a drying rack or clean towel. To expedite the drying, roll your woolens in the towel (like a burrito) to remove excess water. Do not put wet woolens in the dryer nor should you hang them!
M- Minimize contact with heat
When drying, avoid direct sunlight and heat sources, such as an iron or a radiator, because they can yellow, shrink, or damage woolens. Dry wool in room temperature. Keep away from heat even after your garment has dried. Don’t iron your woolens as it will crush or flatten the natural pile of the yarns. If you do iron smooth wool garments, always use steam when pressing. Set your iron on the wool setting, place a damp cloth on the area you’re going to press.
Now that you know your ABC’s, you won’t have a problem telling your friends that your new-looking sweater they’re asking about has weathered a few seasons or even generations.