Yup.
you can't wash wool pants because they will shrink in the wash then you will not be able towear them. this is why you have to wash them by hand.
You can not get it to shrink. If you wash somthing and you dont want it to shrink by putting it in a dryer then just hang it up some where and let it dry.
A wool blend coat has been designed not to shrink, based on the blend of the wool. However, you could wash the wool coat in hot water with maximum agitation, which affects the wool, but not the blend. Your results would be unpredictable.
Yes but I would read the instructions on the wool wash you use so the garment doesn't shrink.
Yes, and when it shrinks it is permanent.
You don't. Have it dry cleaned or it will shrink.
No, it is not recommended to machine wash 98 percent wool as it may shrink, lose shape, and felt. Dry cleaning or hand washing in cold water with gentle wool detergent is the preferred method for washing wool items.
Lana, or wool, can shrink significantly when washed, especially if exposed to hot water or agitation. However, not all wool will shrink 100 percent; the extent of shrinkage can vary based on the type of wool and how it's cared for. To minimize shrinkage, it’s best to wash wool items in cold water and use a gentle cycle or hand wash them. Always check the care label for specific washing instructions.
Wool socks, like all wool clothing will shrink when washed. However due to the blended wool it is unlikely that wool socks will shrink much.
no its unacceptable to wash a wool blanket in a machine
Yes, cotton, wool, silk and linen do shrink. This is mostly because the way the fibers are made into thread involves twisting them, and in the wash, the twists get tighter, causing the fabric to shrink. Synthetic fabrics are made from continuous filaments, and therefore do not shrink. Some synthetic fabrics will wrinkle badly, causing the fabric to appear to shrink, because of the crinkling of the fabric.
YES!!!