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Wool is one of the most versatile and durable fibers for clothing and home furnishings.
Gone are the days of rough, itchy wool fabrics.
The secret for keeping wool garments looking and feeling their best is washing them incool waterwith theright detergent.
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Learn how to safelyhand-washand machine-wash wool clothes.
Understanding Wool Care Labels
All garments sold in the United States are required to have acare label.
The label states the fiber content of the item and how it should be cleaned.
Wool garments are often labeled as hand-wash only, machine-washable, or dry-clean only.
If you are a novice at wool care, follow the guidance carefully.
However, there are exceptions to the “rules”.
