Multi-species, regenerative agriculture in a predator friendly system
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Building community through responsible,
sustainable stewardship
Caring for Wool
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING WOOL!
Did you know...
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Wool is a renewable resource (fight climate change!)
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Wool does not hold odors (except moth ball funk)
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Wool is naturally flame resistant and...
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Wool is water repellant to a degree, but...
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Wool can absorb 60% of its weight in moisture while also...
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Drawing moisture AWAY from your body, which...
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Keeps you warmer in the winter & cooler in the summer
Hand Dyed Yarn & Knitted Items
We generally use acid dyes to achieve deep and vibrant colors. There are permanent, heat set dyes, and while we have rinsed & rinsed & rinsed, we always recommend that any item made with our hand dyed yarns be hand rinsed prior to wearing the item. Separate from any other items and rinse in cold water until run off is completely clear. You may not notice any color whatsoever in the run off & that's our goal! Do not wring the item, rather squeeze excess moisture out, lay flat to dry.
For dirty/worn wool items, gently shake out the item and then hand wash in COOL WATER. DO NOT AGITATE or the item will begin to felt & shrink. Rinse in cool water; press excess out and lay flat to dry. If you must use detergent, we recommend a few drops of plain, old school Ivory.
Wool Dryer Balls
Should your dryer balls start to feel "mushy" or no longer dense and tight, simply add them to a load of wash that you'll be washing in hot water. Once washed, simply put them into the clothes dryer with the rest of the load, drying on high heat. This should tighten them up. You can expect 7-8 YEARS worth of work out of your dryer balls.