{"title":"Washing and Care","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eWool Felting- for diapering\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Wash no more than 8 yards at a time. Five is a good amount.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e * Warm wash, cold rinse and dry on second hottest setting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e * Repeat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can wash with a regular mild laundry detergent but will get better results from a wash formulated specifically for wool.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can expect a 25-35% shrinkage. For one yard expect to lose 6-8 inches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce your wool is felted, you can cut and sew. Wash on cold and air dry to prevent further shrinkage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis process applies to both 100% wool and to wool blend. Though the wool blend should be able to be washed gently after felting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eWool Washing-clothing\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWool always has the best outcome when washed by hand in luke warm water with a mild detergent or soap. Hang or lay flat to dry. For further instruction on washing wool diaper covers please see our 'FAQ's' section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eWool Dying\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen I dye wool, I felt it first then dye it. That is just my preference.  Wash warm, rinse cold and dry hot. Do that twice. The blend will shrink about 13\" to the yard.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI put the pot of water on the stove and add the dye. Stir in the dye and let it go a bit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen I toss in the DRY wool.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStir it up and bring it to a boil. Really, a boil. You don't have to stir a lot while waiting for the boil. I stir now and then, but nothing wild.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce it is boiling, I add 1 cup of vinegar and stir vigorously. I stir about 5 minutes and then check to see if there is still color in the water. I take out a clear measuring cup full of hot water to see if it is clear. If it isn't, I add more vinegar and continue to stir vigorously. It should clear after 5-10 minutes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter I am satisfied, I throw it in the washer just to SPIN. Spin it out and toss it in the dryer for 15 minutes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/7324\/2183\/collections\/washing-and-care_6c5d1b29-650d-4801-906e-fa136347bea1.jpg?v=1708831052","url":"https:\/\/wellspringsrenewal.com\/collections\/wool-washing-care.oembed","provider":"wellspringsrenewal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}