Are you the proud owner of a Welsh tapestry blanket and wondering what the washing and care instructions are?
Old or new, these are pretty much the same. Please view our tips below:
Washing
- As they are pure wool they hardly need washing, just give them a shake outside and air them on the line every so often to keep them fresh
- Spot clean where possible using warm water and a mid detergent when a spill occurs. Don't scrub but soak and blot dry the stain.
- When they do need a wash use a cold / delicate / hand wash setting on the washing machine with a delicate wool specific detergent. Do not use fabric softener
- Was separately to avoid anything catching the weave
Drying
- Never tumble dry - the heat will cause shrinkage and felting
- Do not wring as this can cause the blanket to become misshapen.
- Instead you can use a slow spin on the washing machine with no heat. Wool can hold a lot of water so it will take ages to dry naturally!
- When hanging on the line be sure to distribute the weight evenly
- Avoid a long exposure to sunlight as this can cause colour fading and material coarseness
Moths
- Look out for moths - wool is a favourite food of theirs! These can be deterred by hanging them out in the sun to kill any eggs and regular turning
- Moths love the dark so if kept in storage do wrap the blanket in something impenetrable like plastic. There are specific moth deterrents you can buy too - cedarwood, sachets or sprays with essential oils they hate.
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