This time of year
wool is easy to find. Just visit any department store and you'll
notice beautiful sweaters, pants, skirts, suits, coats and even
colorful accessories like gloves, scarves and hats. That's because
wool is a favorite fabric of many that, with the dry cleaning
expertise of Door To Door Cleaners, will offer many years of
warmth and wearing pleasure.
What
is Wool?
Made from the fleece of sheep, wool yarns produce "woolens"
or "worsted" fabrics. Woolen fabrics are made from
twisting short wool fibers together, resulting in a soft, fuzzy
feel without a distinct weave pattern. Some woolen examples
include flannel, soft-finished tweeds and melton. Worsted fabrics
have a distinct weave pattern and are hard finished like gabardine,
serge and cavalry twill.
Nice
Look, Nice Feel
There are many reasons why wool is a favorite year-round fabric,
although it’s especially popular in the cold winter months.
First of all, wool is very warm yet comfortable because it absorbs
moisture without leaving a damp feeling. Wool is also resilient
and resists wrinkling. Plus, it's easy to tailor since it holds
its shape so well.
Check
out the Label
According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), wool garments
must be classified and labeled according to the amount and type
of wool, for example:
Wool
Blend Mark Label
This trademark identifies products that contain at least 60
percent pure new wool, blended with just one other fiber.
Woolmark Label
This label is only allowed on garments whose manufacturers meet
the high standards of the Wool Bureau Inc. It shows that a product
is 100 percent pure wool.
Take
Care of Your Wool
Trust the professionals at Door To Door Cleaners to make sure
your wool garments last for years and always look sharp. Plus,
here are a few tips that you can follow, too:
Read
Your Care Labels
Door To Door Cleaners first rule of cleaning is to follow the
care instruction label. This is especially important for wool
products. Most need to be dry cleaned, but some of the new styles
of merino wool, for instance, can be hand-washed. So follow
the care label. You’ll be glad you did.
Get
Rid of the Fuzzies
Piling is caused by the balling up of loosened fiber
ends. It’s most common in woolens and wool blend fabrics
due to the short staple fibers in the yarn. Piling occurs in
areas of high wear, such as elbows, sleeves, seat, etc. Brushing
can sometimes alleviate it.
Keep
Insects Away
It's a fact of life: moths lay eggs on garments. Then, when
the eggs hatch, larvae attack the garment fibers. However, frequent
dry cleaning can control this potential problem since moths
and their larvae are more attracted to garments with food and
beverage stains. Be sure to bring all your garments, especially
wool ones, to Door To Door Cleaners for a final cleaning before
storing.
Remember, regular cleaning by the experts at Door To Door Cleaners
will actually increase the life of your wool garments. |
