How to wash/clean old wool blankets? [more inside]
posted on Aug 4, 2008 - 17 answers

Buying a new comforter: cotton or wool? [more inside]
posted on Jun 29, 2008 - 8 answers

I recently bought a beautiful burgundy sweater coat. Unfortunately, I failed to notice the wash & care instructions, which state "Hand wash cold/separately." How exactly does one go about hand washing a large piece of clothing? The tag says "93% acrylic, 5% polyester, 2% wool." Is there any other way I can get this garment cleaned? Would Woolite be an option? Dry cleaning?
posted on Feb 26, 2008 - 13 answers

Help! I spilled laundry detergent on my dry-clean only sweater! [more inside]
posted on Oct 21, 2007 - 7 answers

Please help me defend my kids' teddy bears from the atrocities of the deranged Siamese! [more inside]
posted on Aug 2, 2007 - 4 answers

I need help finding a men's wool overcoat . . . [more inside]
posted on May 10, 2007 - 13 answers

Dyeing or sewing? What's the most practical way to change the color of 100% wool fabric from red to black, when the fabric is upholstery on the seat & back cushions of a large office chair? [more inside]
posted on Apr 19, 2007 - 11 answers

Knitters and crocheters of MeFi, which are the best Toronto-area yarn shops? I know about Romni Wools at Queen and Bathurst — what other stores should I check out? Alternatively, if you buy yarn online, where do you buy it (and are you really okay with not being able to feel up the yarn and ascertain the colour)?
posted on Mar 5, 2007 - 12 answers

can i get a sweater altered? it's a beautiful piece of clothing, but bunches a bit under the arms. otherwise it fits fine. would a tailor be able to take it in or does this call for a specialist?
posted on Dec 21, 2006 - 6 answers

How can I prevent static build up on (lined) wool pants? [more inside]
posted on Nov 27, 2006 - 7 answers

How do I get the vomit out of a wool jacket? [more inside]
posted on Nov 7, 2006 - 5 answers

Wool mattress topper, who has had experiences with them? I'm looking for input on comfort, cleaning, and anything else anyone has to say about them. [more inside]
posted on May 27, 2006 - 10 answers

How to spot-clean a wool suit jacket? [more inside]
posted on May 7, 2006 - 2 answers

I'm looking for a custom textile manufacturer, either in the United States or Canada. [more inside]
posted on Apr 4, 2006 - 3 answers

Getting latex paint out of wool. What's the best way to remove the stain? [more inside]
posted on Jan 11, 2006 - 4 answers

Has anyone ever known a cat who liked to eat wool? Was it a medical or a behavioral issue? Was it ever possible to discourage this behavior? [more inside]
posted on Jan 5, 2006 - 16 answers

ShrinkingWoolSweaterFilter: Ok, so I took a wool sweater, washed it in cold water then let it dry naturally. Result: it shrank! Now, I'm asking something slightly different than what you think I'm asking... [more inside]
posted on May 24, 2005 - 6 answers

My favorite sweaters are made of wool. They're dry-clean-only. And they're also stretched out and don't look that great anymore. How can I shrink them just a little bit to get them back to their original size? Oh, and any advice on preventing/removing pilling?
posted on Mar 10, 2005 - 7 answers

I've got several pairs of lightweight wool dress pants from Ann Taylor. They are marked dry clean only. Suppose I hand-wash these pants in cold water and lay them flat on a towel to air-dry. Will the laundry gods punish my impudence?
posted on Feb 14, 2005 - 12 answers

I have a nice J Crew lambswool sweater that I spilled a Starbucks Frappacino all over. What's the best way to clean the sweater?

Thanks.
posted on Dec 14, 2004 - 12 answers

Inspired by this thread, I'm thinking of investing in a real winter coat, of the long, wooly variety. Is anybody out there really, really satisfied with a long wooly coat that's held up for years and years and was affordable?
posted on Dec 12, 2004 - 20 answers

Can I handwash my merino wool sweater? [mi]
posted on Nov 29, 2004 - 18 answers

how can we protect a wool wall hanging from being eaten by bugs? we bought this in mexico a couple of years ago, and it's been hanging on the wall in our bedroom. looking at it now, after moving house, it has "bald" patches and holes. we can probably repair the holes to keep it in one piece, but how do we stop further degradation? thanks.

(there's not much point in suggesting commercial chemical solutions by name, as we probably won't be able to find them; we'd like to continue to display it on the wall; also, since it's only been on the wall, it's relatively clean - googling seems to suggest this means it would not be damaged... - and we haven't seen a particularly large number of bugs near the hanging).
posted on Apr 4, 2004 - 9 answers