Please note: the following recommendations apply to Morehouse Merino Wool. For wool garments made by other manufacturers and yarns from other yarn companies, please refer to the manufacturers' own care labels.


Can I wash Morehouse Merino wool?

Yes, of course you can wash it. Use warm water and a mild soap. Then rinse in same temperature water. Squeeze out as much water as possible and lay flat to dry.

Won’t it shrink if I use warm water?

No. Shrinking only occurs if you agitate the garment and use warm or hot water to wash, then cold water to rinse. The switch in water temperatures can cause shrinking.

What’s considered a ‘mild’ soap?

Any soap with a neutral pH. (At Morehouse Farm, we use Palmolive® dishwashing liquid.)

Can I wash the wool in the washing machine?

Scarves, hats and mittens can be washed on ‘Knit’ or ‘Gentle’ cycle in warm water wash and warm water rinse using a mild soap (not laundry detergent). If you cannot control washing and rinsing temperatures, wash garments by hand. Do not use warm water for wash and cold water for rinse. The switch in temperatures causes woolens to felt. Sweaters and other large garments are better washed by hand. They might become stretched out in the washing machine.

Do you recommend wrapping woolens in towels to dry them?

No. You wrap the wool garment in a towel only to remove excess water, not to dry it in the towel. You should never wring out woolens. By wrapping them in a towel, then squeezing the towel, you’ll be able to remove excess water from the garment. Then lay garment flat to dry, tucking it into its proper shape. Or, you can remove excess water from garment by putting it through the spin cycle on your washing machine.   Be careful: NO rinsing, just use the spin cycle to remove as much water as possible. Then lay it flat to dry. Never put woolens in dryer, unless recommended by manufacturer.

Can I dry clean things made with your wool?

Yes, you can. But we do not recommend it, because the chemical process involved in dry cleaning will ultimately harshen the soft Merino wool.

Do you recommend ironing woolens, such as scarves, after washing?

You can. Make sure iron is set to ‘Wool’ and use a damp towel to cover the scarf. Iron over damp towel not on woolen item directly.