Wool’s natural waxy coating makes it resistant to stains, meaning it needs less washing than synthetic fibres. Often, a good shake and some fresh air are enough to refresh your woollen items.
Scarves, Shawls, Wraps, Baby Blankets
We recommend washing these items by hand.
Hand washing
- Use lukewarm water (30ºC) and a wool detergent.
- Gently squeeze and move the fabric – avoid rubbing to prevent shrinkage.
- Rinse thoroughly in lukewarm water.
- Squeeze out excess water by hand or with a light spin cycle in the washing machine.
- Dry flat on a towel or on a line, away from direct sunlight. Never tumble dry.
Alternatively you can ask a professional dry cleaner to gently dry clean.
Throws & Blankets
We recommend hand washing throws and blankets for the safest care. However, if you’ve successfully used your machine’s wool cycle before, it can be a convenient option – especially for large throws, which we machine wash ourselves. Here are our tips for both:
Hand washing
- Use lukewarm water (30ºC) and a wool detergent.
- Gently squeeze and move the fabric – avoid rubbing to prevent shrinkage.
- Rinse thoroughly in lukewarm water.
- Squeeze out excess water by hand or with a light spin cycle in the washing machine.
- Dry flat on a towel or on a line, away from direct sunlight. Never tumble dry.
Machine washing
- Only use the wool cycle (not delicates).
- Wash at a maximum of 30ºC with a wool detergent.
- Reduce spin speed – 900 rpm is ideal.
- Dry as you would for hand washing.
Alternatively you can ask a professional dry cleaner to gently dry clean.
Tweed, Tweed Garments and Accessories
We recommend taking all tweed garments, accessories, cushion covers, curtains and fabric to a professional dry cleaner. Ask for a gentle dry clean. For small stains, carefully spot clean with a sponge, lukewarm water and wool detergent.
Pressing and ironing
If your woollen item needs pressing, follow these guidelines:
- Use a low heat setting on your iron.
- Lightly spray the fabric with water before ironing, or use the steam function on your iron.
- Press gently – avoid applying too much pressure.
- After ironing, lay the garment flat for a few minutes before folding to prevent creases from reforming.
Why we love wool
Wool is a natural fibre with many wonderful attributes. Find out more about why we love working with wool – and wearing it – in our Campaign for Wool blog. Visit the Campaign for Wool website to find out more about this global promotion initiated by the former Prince of Wales.