Special material: merino wool. What are the advantages of this material?

General recommendations

To wash merino fabric, choose special products designed for the care of wool or silk. They provide gentle care without damaging the fibers. Gels help protect the product from shedding. Suitable formulations labeled “For delicate fabrics.”

When washing by hand, you can use other means, such as liquid soap. Give preference to formulations with a neutral pH (a measure of the acidity of aqueous solutions). Liquid dish soap can be used. You can use hair shampoo.

When washing merino wool, we advise you to avoid dry washing powders. Their grains easily get stuck in fabric and can cause allergies upon contact with skin. If it is not possible to refuse the dry product, before use, dissolve it in a large volume of water and whip up the foam.

Be sure to read the label before washing. It provides recommendations for caring for a specific type of product.

Our store sells merino items, which indicate how and at what temperature to wash certain clothes. Our staff can also provide useful recommendations on how to wash merino wool. By following these instructions, you will enjoy a high-quality product from Doctor TM for a long time.

Water preparation

Ideally, you need to use lukewarm water so that your hands do not freeze when washing by hand, and the hat does not shrink.

If the item is too dirty, you can add soap shavings and 2 tbsp to the water. l. ammonia. The ingredients should be thoroughly mixed and then poured into a bowl of water. This method is especially good for white items that show the slightest dirt.

If there is no ammonia, then you can use another recipe: mix 3 tsp with 5 liters of water. salt, 10 ml peroxide and 2 tbsp. l. soap shavings. This method allows you to remove traces of rust and also bleach wool.

What not to do

1. Soak the merino product for a long time, at most 5 minutes.
2. Twist merino wool when washing and spinning, otherwise it will become deformed and stretch.
3. Use hot water (above 30-40°), boiling. And during washing, sudden temperature changes in the water are not allowed.
4. Use bleaches. If difficult-to-remove stains appear on clothing, you need to find a way to remove them without aggressive agents.
5. Dry vertically (on hangers, etc.). Do not use a hair dryer, battery or other similar methods.
6. Use a clothes dryer. If the item does not indicate that it can be dried in a machine, refuse it. If allowed, choose delicate mode.

Basic rules for grooming

• Before using solvent, apply a small amount to the inside seam or hem to test the effect on the fabric.
• Before removing the stain, the product must be cleaned of dust, first with a dry and then with a damp brush.
• It is better to treat dirt from the wrong side, placing a paper or woven napkin under the product.
• Start cleaning stains from the edges, moving to the middle so that they do not spread.
• If you are going to use chemical solvents, apply a drop on a paper towel first. After drying, there should be no dirty marks left on the paper.
• After removing stains with solvents, wash the item in warm soapy water. It is better to use special detergents for washing woolen fabrics or regular cheap shampoo.

Does merino wool shrink when washed?

After washing merino wool, it shrinks when using hot water or during sudden temperature changes (for example, if you wash in hot water and rinse in cold water), and increases in size if it is not dried properly, twisted, or other errors. Deformation of an item immediately after washing is most often the result of non-compliance with recommendations. Therefore, please read all the information below carefully.

An important point: merino clothing will stretch if you wash it very often. Experts advise doing this no more often than once every 3-6 months.

If you are going to knit something with merino wool, wash at least a small sample first to see how the merino behaves after washing, especially if the yarn is mixed (with other wools or acrylics). After the first wash, the new yarn may change slightly in size (usually it stretches), but subsequent times with proper care there should be no other changes. The size of the knitting needles is also important. Tight knitting also helps the product maintain its appearance.

New clothes may expand slightly after the first wash, but again, a lot depends on the process itself.

During drying, the shape of the product may differ from the desired one. Wait until it dries completely, only then does the item take on its size.

Properties of merino wool

Warm and soft material has many advantages:

1. Protection from moisture. The fibers absorb water without becoming wet. The human body remains dry. The fabric neutralizes the smell of sweat, so it is suitable for daily wear.

2. Thermal insulation. Wool retains heat and is suitable for wear in low temperatures. Clothing made from this fabric is suitable for people prone to illness. It improves well-being in diseases such as bronchitis and colds. Dry heat helps cope with osteochondrosis, reduce joint and muscle pain due to arthritis and radiculitis.

3. Comfortable heat dissipation. In merino fiber, a person does not feel either cold or heat. The fabric adapts to environmental conditions. Due to this quality, merino wool is recommended to be used for clothing for newborn children. In the first months of life, babies have not yet developed the necessary thermoregulation, so the fabric will allow them to constantly feel comfortable.

4. Soft fiber. Woolen clothing is often discarded because it is too rough and harsh on the skin. Merino fabric is smooth and silky to the touch.

5. Good fit. Merino wool fiber is fine enough to highlight the silhouette. It does not create excess volume and fits the figure.

6. Eco-friendly. The material is made from natural fibers. It does not cause allergies and is suitable for sensitive skin. Bed linen is made from merino wool. You can sleep on it without using pillowcases and duvet covers. The structured fibers are pleasant to the body and provide a beneficial massage for the skin. A bed made of such material relieves signs of fatigue and helps relax muscles. Thanks to this, sleep is complete and sound.

7. The fabric retains heat, so it is suitable for making thermal underwear. It is also used to create casual clothing. Merino fibers are easily dyed in bright and rich shades.

Instructions and quality of the item are the key to maintaining its shape

It has been noticed that high-quality products made from merino wool, if all recommendations are followed, perfectly retain their shape. We delight our customers only with proven items. We have clothes made from 100% merino wool, as well as with the addition of acrylic. We offer you good clothes at manufacturer's prices!

Always follow the care instructions written on the item's label! It may differ for different merino products.

We will give you general recommendations on how to wash merino wool and specific types of products. This is especially useful if you have a hand-knitted item or have lost the tag.

Handwash

Instructions on how to wash merino wool by hand:

1. Prepare suitable water and pour washing gel into it, foam. Temperature - no more than 40°, preferably 30-35°. If the merino item is very bulky, take care of a large container - this could be the bathroom.
2. Submerge the item and leave it in the liquid for 5 minutes or less.
3. Slowly rinse the product in water at the same temperature. You also need to rinse carefully 2-3 times under a gentle stream. The draining water should be clean and free of soap.
4. Squeeze out excess water without twisting the item.

Rules for washing wool hats

To wash a hat like in a dry cleaner - without pilling or creasing, you should do it manually, as the risk of damage is much less. However, you need to follow a number of rules that will preserve the product and extend its service life.

Before washing, you must read the label on the cap to determine the composition of the material. The higher the percentage of artificial threads, the less demanding the fabric.

The fur pompom on the hat should not be soaked in water, so it must be constantly held. In order not to complicate the washing procedure, it is recommended to unplug it for a while. If the pompom is made of wool, then the hat can be washed completely.

Machine washable

It is better to wash small merino items in a machine: socks, mittens, light blouses. This way they retain their shape well.

We do not recommend machine washing wool with other materials. One fabric suitable for washing with woolen items is denim. Wash items of different colors separately.

How to machine wash merino wool:

1. Turning the item inside out will protect it from severe fluffing on the outside and the formation of pellets.
2. Pour the gel into the special compartment.
3. Select the correct cycle: delicate mode or for knitted items. Make sure that the t is set to no more than 40°, the number of revolutions is no more than 600. It is important that the drum rotation does not damage the merino fibers. If you can’t set up a machine wash, give it up in favor of hand washing.
4. Then remove the product from the machine. You cannot leave it with wet laundry, otherwise the item will lose its shape.

Washing machine care

Prolonged exposure to water damages woolen items. Therefore, it is better to refuse washing in an automatic machine. An exception is made for small items. Knitted hats, socks, mittens, and thermal underwear are loaded into the washing machine. For sweaters and blankets, hand wash only.

First, things are turned inside out. It is advisable to wash on a delicate cycle without using a spin cycle. The preferred temperature is 40 degrees. If you set the water settings to too hot, things will shrink after washing.

Recommended speed is no more than 600 rpm. When washing, do not mix different materials, as the woolen fabric will become covered with pellets. The only fabric that can be washed with wool is denim. Fabrics of different colors are washed separately so that the color saturation of the products does not change.

After washing, woolen items are immediately removed from the device and dried. If they are left for half an hour or more in the drum of the washing machine, the fabric will become deformed and lose its shape.

Drying and ironing

It is important to know not only how to wash 100% merino, but also how to dry it and whether it can be ironed. The retention of the product’s shape also depends on this.

Important points:

1. It is better to wrap the item in a dry terry towel to remove excess moisture. You can gently press on the roll to squeeze out the water. Clothes can also be blotted with a cotton sheet.
2. To dry, you need to lay the product out flat on a flat surface.
3. It is advisable to dry in an open space, there should be no heat sources nearby.
4. Wait until the item is completely dry before putting it away or putting it on.

Merino items usually do not wrinkle, so ironing is not necessary. If you need to do this, use a steam iron, but set it to ironing wool (select the appropriate temperature). Helpful Tips:

1. Do not move the iron as you would when ironing regular items. Place it in the desired place, press down for a few seconds and remove, do this with all the wrinkled places.
2. Pre-cover your 100% Merino item with a damp towel to protect the fibers.

How to dry a wool hat

The wool hat must be dried with a towel.

To prevent the product from losing its shape, you need to properly squeeze out the moisture. The washed cap should be placed on a towel that matches its size, then rolled up. The towel must be twisted in the usual way. This way, it will absorb all the water and the wool hat will not stretch. For the procedure, it is recommended to take a terry towel, as it has better absorbent properties.

Wool may stretch when hanging on ropes and should not be roughly wrung out or twisted by hand. It easily develops creases that are difficult to fix. In addition, you should not dry woolen items in the sun or on a radiator, as they will inevitably shrink.

Advice! It is recommended to purchase a dummy, ball or large jar to dry your wool hat. This way it won't lose its shape or stretch. From time to time it is worth taking it off and straightening it.

It is important to ensure good air circulation so that excess moisture does not accumulate in the room. Too high humidity will lead to slow drying, which can lead to mold growth - and this can be detrimental to wool. For this reason, you should not dry the cap in the bathroom.

How to wash merino wool items

Various products are made from it - small and voluminous, long and short. The care process also depends on this, so we’ll tell you about the most popular items made from merino wool: how to wash it correctly.

Thermal underwear

How to wash merino wool thermal underwear:

1. At t 35°.
2. Better with your hands. If you want to machine wash, skip the spin and dry cycle.

You can iron thermal underwear, but set the iron to the minimum temperature. All other recommendations are the same. Do not forget to place slightly damp gauze or thin cloth between the iron and the item.

We have men's and women's thermal underwear, single-layer and double-layer (merino wool and coffee fibers). You can purchase a set or separately a sweatshirt with long johns and leggings. We sell environmentally friendly materials and constantly update our range.

Sweater

How to wash a merino wool sweater:

1. Manually.
2. At t 30°.
3. In soft water. Pre-boiling helps soften it. Don't forget to cool the water to the desired temperature.

If it is not possible to wash the sweater by hand, you can use a machine, but place the item in a special bag. Select the correct mode, but without spinning and drying. The rest of the advice is the same.

If possible, take your clothes to a dry cleaner, where they can dry clean the item.

Plaid

The preferred cleaning method is dry cleaning.

How to wash a merino blanket at home:

1. Hands in plenty of water.
2. At t 38°.
3. Okay, but wash the item carefully so that the detergent and water act on the entire thickness of the fibers.

Bobbin merino

Bobbin yarn can withstand load better and is not deformed when knitted by machine. But such material requires a special approach when washing, because it can be impregnated with special compounds to give the thread special mechanical properties.

When knitting with such yarn, measure the sample before and after bath and laundry procedures.

Tips on how to wash bobbin merino:

1. Before washing, steam the product to remove the wax from the yarn.
2. Wash at 30°.
3. Do not twist, there should be no friction.
4. You can soak for 5 minutes, periodically squeezing the knitting sample with your hands.
5. Dry according to the general rules for merino.
6. A sample or a product knitted from new bobbin yarn can be washed twice for the first time.

After washing, bobbin merino will fluff up, increase in size, and remove wax and other substances. Samples should be washed in the same way as finished products.

Merino with acrylic

Other fibers are rarely added to merino wool, not to improve quality (merino quality is impeccable), but to reduce cost. Acrylic is a polymer fiber. Even the addition of 20% acrylic significantly reduces the cost of the yarn produced, and therefore the finished product, and also makes it less difficult to care for.

When washing merino with acrylic, the temperature should also be 30-40°. You can soak the item for 10 minutes. The recommendations for the process of washing, drying and ironing are the same, but you can wash a merino product with acrylic more often and it will keep its shape longer and better. Much depends on how much acrylic is in the composition.

Rules for washing woolen items

There are simple guidelines to follow if you don't want to see a clean but deformed item. For example, many people are interested in whether wool shrinks after washing. Yes, it shrinks - this happens due to the fact that the woolen product is in the water for too long. Experts do not recommend soaking wool so that it spends as little time in water as possible. If this cannot be avoided, reduce the soaking process as much as possible. The problem lies in the characteristics of the wool fibers themselves - they begin to shrink when they are in water. And such products should be washed promptly, the sooner the better.

Why is merino wool valuable?

Merinos are a special breed of sheep. Cattle breeders in Spain bred it seven centuries ago, but for five centuries they were not allowed to breed it in other places. Exporting these sheep was punishable by death. When the British defeated Spain in the 18th century, several sheep were exported to other European countries, including Australia - today it is the largest producer of merino wool. And it is valued due to such magnificent properties:

1. Fine-fleece. Merino wool is very fine. Human hair is several times thicker than hers. Merino products are soft, but do not look bulky, but elegant.
2. Heat retention and hygroscopicity. Merino warms well, absorbs moisture vapor, while remaining dry.
3. Ability to repel odors. Wool does not absorb odors, including sweat.
4. Resistant to dirt. Merino wool fibers have curls that look like springs. Therefore, dirt does not penetrate inside and is easily removed from the surface.

Merino wool is also antibacterial due to the creatine in its composition, and is environmentally friendly. Our store has a wide range of men's and women's clothing with such valuable properties. We offer you thermal underwear, leggings, long johns, robes, and merino sweatshirts. With such clothes, you and your family will forget about the cold, allergies and other unpleasant phenomena. And knowing how to wash things made of merino wool, you will retain their shape and sophisticated appearance for a long time!

Complete your wardrobe with high-quality merino clothing from the Doctor TM store.