Washing and caring for a wool blanket: keep it soft

This is how your wool blanket stays soft and beautiful for a long time. Lying on the sofa under a warm wool blanket on cool autumn days is one of the nicest moments of the season. With the wrong care, however, wool can become scratchy, lose its shape or shrink. A few simple rules prevent this, and an older blanket often becomes softer again.

Cashmere and merino wool throw in cream on a sofa

Start with the care label

Wool, cashmere and blends react differently to water, heat and movement. That is why you should always check the care label first. Some blankets can go in the washing machine, others need professional cleaning. In between, it is often enough to air the blanket outdoors.

Washing correctly

Wool is a delicate material. If the label allows machine washing, choose the wool cycle or a cycle with the lowest possible temperature and a low spin speed. A wool detergent is also gentle on your blanket: it contains no bleach and is made for fine fibres. It is best to avoid fabric softener.

Drying correctly

Wool does not belong in the tumble dryer. Do not wring it out or rub it together, as this changes the structure. Gently press out the water, carefully pull the blanket back into shape and let it dry lying flat, for example on a clothes airer. When hung up, the wool can lose its shape.

Removing pilling

If you use your wool blanket often, small bobbles form. They don't look nice and feel less soft. This is easy to solve: you can remove them with an electric or manual fabric shaver. For cashmere, it is best to work carefully with a cashmere comb.

Storing correctly

Store your wool blanket clean and completely dry. Keep it loosely folded in a dry place so the fibres are not permanently compressed.

Our throw made of cashmere and merino wool

Made of cashmere and merino wool, made in Lithuania: our throw keeps you warm on cool evenings on the sofa or at the foot of the bed. You will find all colours under throws.

For our throw made of cashmere and merino wool, we recommend professional cleaning. In between, airing is enough. Remove small bobbles carefully with a cashmere comb.