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Pro tip: if your clothes say 100% merino wool or whatever, this is only about the fiber, and they may still be covered in plastic from the "superwash" process (
by sva_ 9mo ago
Pro tip: if your clothes say 100% merino wool or whatever, this is only about the fiber, and they may still be covered in plastic from the "superwash" process (for example, almost all merino wool is)
- copperx 9mo agoOh, so that's why my fancy 100% Merino wool sweaters don't stink like wet dog when wet, like regular vintage wool sweaters? I know there had to something different in the manufacturing process.
- Melatonic 9mo agoLink to more details ?
- gamzer 9mo agoSearch for Superwash, Hercosett 125 and machine-washable wool. Also mentioned here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wool#History https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wool#History
- miladyincontrol 9mo agoYeah. Also while not a conclusive test, any wool that even suggests it could go in the washer is absolutely heavily super wash processed.