How to wash wool
Wool is a fantastic material that has a natural dirt- and bacteria resistance. Therefore, wool doesn't need to be washed after each use. Hang up and air your clothes instead. Too much washing deteriorates the wool's properties and wears out the garments unnecessarily. By washing your clothes correctly, you extend the life of your clothes.
Extend the life of your clothes
Taking care of technical clothes is not difficult and by washing them correctly you extend the life of your clothes considerably. You can take your favorite garments with you on more adventures and at the same time you reduce your total environmental impact by buying less new clothes. An important part of a textile product's total environmental impact is associated with how long the product can be used before it wears out and how it's taken care of along the way. On this page you will find out more about how to wash woolen clothes and take care of your woolen sweater or woolen underwear in the best way.
"By extending the life of a garment, where it can be used twice as long, the climate impact is reduced by 49%"
1. Use a laundry bag that protects your garments.
2. Wash with a gentle program or wool programme, maximum 30 degrees, alternatively handwash the wool.
3. Use wool detergent and be sure to use the correct dosage.
4. Avoid bleaches, alkaline substances that raise the pH-value and enzymes such as proteases or amylase because some enzymes break down proteins and fats in the wool.
5. Avoid fabric softener. It impairs the performance of that garment, especially moisture transport and drying time.
6. Do not tumble dry, wool garments are sensitive to high heat.
7. Shape the garment after washing and let it dry flat on a towel.
How to wash woolen clothes
Use the right detergent
There are several eco-labelled detergents and other cleaning agents that you can use to reduce the environmental impact when doing laundry. Swan-labeling and the Nature Conservation Association's Good Environment Choice are examples of two of these. Water and energy consumption when washing and drying in different machines is tested by the Consumer Agency and must be declared for the different devices sold on the market.
Your favorite pieces can become your lifelong companions if you show them a little love and take good care of them. Help reduce the release of microplastics with GuppyFriend and extend the life of your woolen clothes with a bio-based detergent such as OrganoTex® Wool & Down Wash. Free from phosphorus, solvents and enzymes that change the wool's natural properties. The detergent also works well when you hand wash your wool sweater, wool clothing or wool underwear. Read more about environmental impact and garment care in our garment careguide.
"Wool is a fantastic material that has a natural dirt- and bacteria resistance."
Merino wool
Merino wool is a natural material with natural warmth properties and excellent breathability. Merino wool is a love affair between nature and technology as it is renewable and biodegradable. The wool has a good moisture transport that dries quickly, and reduces the risk of the appearance of smelly bacteria.
It's the perfect material if you're looking for a flexible, multi-functional insulation garment that will keep you dry and comfortable no matter what you're doing and will last for many years. Wool is heat sensitive when washed and many people wash their wool sweater too hot, which shrinks the material. Follow our 7 tips on how to wash woolen clothes and extend the life of the clothes.
Merino wool properties
Merino wool does not itch like traditional wool products, as the fibers have a much finer structure. Merino wool has a very good temperature regulating effect. This is because merino wool has incredibly fine and curly fibres, which create insulating air pockets in the wool.
Did you know that Merino wool also has good antibacterial properties? This is because the wool absorbs moisture and sweat in the fibers and that sweat and moisture don'tcome into direct contact with the body and its bacteria. This makes merino wool particularly suitable for underwear, undergarments, socks and other textiles that have direct contact with your body. Merino wool fibers retain their color well and do not fade like other textiles when washing.
"How we care for our clothes as long as they are in use is of critical importance to the environment."
Repair your clothes
Our design philosophy is about creating products that last a long time. Products that, thanks to their quality, style and function, simply do not need to be replaced. That's why we offer a guarantee for the entire lifetime of the garment. Every part of a Houdini product is designed to last the entire life of the garment. Should any part fail prematurely, we will replace or repair it. If you damage a Houdini product, we'll be happy to help repair it of a reasonable price.
We also offer the opportunity to give your garments a new life with Reuse. Buy and sell used Houdini products in our Reuse range. No clothes deserve to be abandoned, give them a second chance instead. Read more about our repair and reuse service below.
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