Caring for Your Wool
Wool is a luxurious natural fibre known for its warmth, softness, and longevity. With the right care, your wool garments will remain beautiful for seasons to come.
Understanding and Minimising Pilling
At dref, we embrace the natural qualities of wool its softness, texture, and warmth. Due to the unique structure of wool fibres, light pilling may occasionally occur. This is a normal part of wear and can be easily managed with thoughtful care.
How to Help Prevent Pilling
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Always turn garments inside out before washing to protect surface fibres.
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Avoid fabric softeners, as they can weaken fibres and encourage pilling.
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Reduce friction where possible such as from crossbody bags or excessive layering to help preserve the fabric’s finish.
Refreshing Your Wool Garment
Should pilling occur, it can be easily removed:
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Light pills can be gently picked away by hand.
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For larger areas, use a fine wool comb or a fabric shaver to restore a smooth, refined finish.