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Wool & Sheepskin Care - How to Wash & Maintain Natural Materials
Wool & Sheepskin Care Guide

Wool & Sheepskin Care Guide

Have you purchased a product made from wool or sheepskin and are wondering how to care for it properly? At Hemtex, we want you to enjoy your product for as long as possible. Here's how to care for wool and sheepskin the right way.

Washing and Caring for Wool Products

Wool can be safely washed in the washing machine using the wool cycle.

Our top care tips for wool:

Treat stains immediately
Avoid frequent washing. Often, airing out is enough
Always use a detergent specifically for wool
Don’t overload the washing machine
Don’t skip the spin cycle, even with handwashing

Caring for Sheepskin

Sheepskin is a natural material with self-cleaning properties. However, it may need a more thorough clean from time to time.

Most longwool sheepskins can be washed using the wool cycle and a wool-specific detergent.
Important: Always check the care label before washing.

After washing, the fleece may feel a bit stiff. While it’s still damp, gently stretch the sheepskin in all directions to restore softness. Warning: Never tumble dry sheepskin!

Since sheepskin is a natural product, it's ideal to air it out outdoors, especially in cold weather.
A traditional method is to place the fleece outdoors in clean snow, wool side down.

Note: Sheepskins from Spælsau sheep should be professionally cleaned.

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