Care of Wool and Silk
Caring for wool and silk is very different from cotton. Both types of fibers originate from animals, which have a structure very similar to human hair. Their delicate nature makes them sensitive to heat and excessive wear and tear. For this reason, products made out of wool and silk must be hand-washed. Pure wool contains high natural oil content, called lanolin. It protects the wool from soiling. Thus, our wool nappy/diaper covers do not have to be washed after each use. If a cover is damp, it often suffices to hang it out to dry on a clothes line. However, if a wool item requires washing, it must be handled with care. The best way is to use a wash basin filled with lukewarm water no hotter than 77°F (25°C). Use a mild soap, for example our disana wool shampoo. Place the items in the water and gently hand-wash making sure not to rub the material together. For tough stains we recommend putting ox-gall soap directly on the stain. Directly after washing rinse thoroughly in a basin filled with clean lukewarm water. Some of our items, like our wool diaper pants, require additional care. Once washed, these items must be soaked in a lukewarm lanolin bath according to the directions on the bottle in order to replenish the natural woolen oils. This makes the diaper pants watertight. Then squeeze out excess water and air dry. Do not place in the sun or on heaters.