I need to buy a warm winter coat for a woman who is a size 18 and is 6'2" tall. Where can I find such a thing? [more inside]
posted by decathecting on Dec 13, 2009 - 21 answers

Vitamin D3 is often extracted from lanolin. I would like to know how much wool is necessary to produce say 1000 IU of vitamin D.
posted by davar on Nov 16, 2009 - 8 answers

Woolrich stuff has actual wool in it. I have received a gift of a lovely sweater and a very nice coat that are from Woolrich. I can wear a long sleeve thin shirt under the sweater, but what about the coat? i don't always wear long sleeves and the coat is a 3-season. Is there something I can put over the wool part inside, like iron-on felt or nylon or something? [more inside]
posted by sio42 on Sep 18, 2009 - 15 answers

Would an household all-purpose cleaner ruin a suit? [more inside]
posted by gttommy on Aug 30, 2009 - 6 answers

I am trying to glue raw sheep's wool to a felt surface. I'm not sure what type of glue to use. I did spot tests with Elmer's Glue-All and wood glue to no avail. Is there a type of fabric glue that will work for this? The issue seems to be that nothing bonds to the sheep's wool, or that the wool sort of just separates and falls off the bonded area. Thanks! [more inside]
posted by davidriley on Aug 1, 2009 - 14 answers

Looking for an image of a kind of men's sweater I'd like to have made. It's a pullover, with straight rows, round neck, but with a 2-3 row ring where the shoulders meet the torso. I've only seen these in solid colors. The one I once had was heavy, water proof, warm and wonderful. I saw an image recently on the Net but failed to bookmark it correctly and cannot now find it. What I'm looking for is probably European, maybe British.
posted by NorthCoastCafe on Jun 1, 2009 - 4 answers

I am planning a first trip to Grenada Spain in May, and wonder about recommendations for off- the- beaten- track restaurants, unique cafes, jazz bars etc. Also, any info on fiber and wool shops would be most helpful. Feel free to mention anything unique or worthwhile. Thank you.
posted by frizelli on Apr 18, 2009 - 1 answer

Tailoring question: Tell me what to expect if I have my wool coat altered. Details and pictures inside. [more inside]
posted by whataboutben on Jan 8, 2009 - 5 answers

I love this skirt from Garnet Hill but it is no longer available in my size. Attempts to find a similar skirt have failed. Can you help? [more inside]
posted by HotToddy on Dec 5, 2008 - 11 answers

UK Clothes - where to get a nice chunky mens wool jumper? [more inside]
posted by Not Supplied on Dec 3, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm doing an experiment about socks and want to find data about the commodity price of merino wool. My problem is that I know nothing about trading/stock/commodities vernacular and am having difficulties finding a good place to start. [more inside]
posted by 10ch on Nov 16, 2008 - 4 answers

Help me find the best pair of pants to fit my needs! [more inside]
posted by wordsmith on Oct 31, 2008 - 5 answers

Cashmere or merino wool - which will keep me warmer in my freezing cold office? [more inside]
posted by katala on Oct 2, 2008 - 16 answers

Where can I buy a cozy warm/large/high quality/handmade old style wool/cotton sweater (not stylized or gender specific) in NYC? [more inside]
posted by ooklala on Sep 27, 2008 - 8 answers

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

Buying a new comforter: cotton or wool? [more inside]
posted by Sagres 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 by invisible ink on Feb 26, 2008 - 13 answers

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

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

I need help finding a men's wool overcoat . . . [more inside]
posted by po 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 by allterrainbrain 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 by orange swan 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 by thinkingwoman on Dec 21, 2006 - 6 answers

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

How do I get the vomit out of a wool jacket? [more inside]
posted by lou 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 by 6:1 on May 27, 2006 - 10 answers

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

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

Getting latex paint out of wool. What's the best way to remove the stain? [more inside]
posted by bshort 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 by matildaben 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 by vacapinta 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 by SpecialK 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 by naomi 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 by seinfeld 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? [more inside]
posted by josh on Dec 12, 2004 - 19 answers

Can I handwash my merino wool sweater? [mi] [more inside]
posted by Juicylicious on Nov 29, 2004 - 17 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 by andrew cooke on Apr 4, 2004 - 9 answers