|
RECOGNISING THE MARK OF EXCELLENCE
Merino Wool is a little piece of luxury in today's hectic and demanding lifestyle. Surround yourself with the feel of wonderfully soft natural fibre. With its fine texture for softness next to the skin and abundance of natural attributes wool is a breathing transeasonal fibre, keeping you cosy warm in winter and refreshingly cool in summer.
From luxurious clothing and performance sportswear to homeware and linens, wool is both versatile and affordable and the perfect choice for all year round comfort.
When a product carries a Woolmark label you can be confident of quality, performance and value for money. 
FEEL THE COMFORT IN WOOL
A unique natural clothing fibre, Wool is a living, breathing fibre with a natural stretch and elasticity to move with your body. Composed of the same protein that makes up the outer protective layer of your skin, it works in total harmony with your body's own protection mechanisms. Merino Wool has naturally developed a higher level of in-built UV protection, than many other fibres.
Wool also has natural recovery. Each fibre is resilient and springy, thanks to its complex internal structure, giving clothes a beautiful drape and incredible crease resistance.
Whether you're looking for designer or high street fashion you can be assured of quality. Wool's versatility ensures the same wearability and comfort whether you go for workwear, evening, casual or sportswear.
So whatever the season, enjoy your wool and benefit from its natural softness, versatility, breathability and stretch. Warm in winter, cool in summer, it feels and looks great however and whenever you wear it.
WOOL IS NATURE'S PERFORMANCE FIBRE
Its natural performance and durable qualities have protected man for over 25,000 years.
Outstanding performance properties and luxurious, next-to-skin comfort make it the perfect choice for every area of your life.
Enjoy wool's unique inbuilt climate control – a natural insulator to keep you warm in winter and naturally breathable to keep you cool in summer.
Benefit from a better nights sleep with wool's natural breathability and moisture dispersion. See Woolscience for more information on exciting innovations for everyday living.
Wool's natural, crimp-like spring gives beautiful drape and time saving crease resistance to your clothes and soft furnishings.
When blended with other fibres, wool's natural benefits improve the performance of the product.
Beautiful for best, practical for everyday wear, wool can be machine washed and tumble dried for a quality you can depend on time and time again. LABEL INFORMATION
Getting to know your care label icons will help you get the most out of your wool.
Here's a quick run down on the icon combinations you may see on a typical care label.
 Hand wash
This generally applies to knitwear. Use water no more than 40ºC / F 105º and a mild detergent preferably Woolmark approved. Turn it inside out to protect the outer surface and make sure if you're using powder that it's fully dissolved first. Soak for about five minutes to help loosen the dirt before gently squeezing. Never rub it. Rinse in warm water then cold water and use a fabric softener if you wish. Remove excess water by placing between clean towels or use a washing machine short spin cycle. Never wring. Reshape the garment and dry flat.
 Dry clean
Tailored wool clothing and knitwear can be dry-cleaned, look for the symbol on the label inside the garment. Always point out marks or stains to your dry cleaner first. You can now also refresh your `dry clean only' and `handwash' clothes yourself at home using new refresher products and systems, such as Dryel.
 Tumble dry
Only tumble dry wool clothing with the Total Easy Care or Easy Care & Wear swing ticket and tumble dry symbol on the care label. This allows you to safely tumble dry your wool on the low heat setting.
 Machine washable
Wool bearing the Machine Wash ticket, Total Easy Care or Easy Care & Wear swing ticket can be machine washed using the 40ºC / 105ºF broken bar gentle cycle.
 Pressing
Occasional steam pressing after or between washes is good for your wool. After washing, use the steam or low heat setting warm iron / dot 2 setting. For dry ironing, use a damp cloth to avoid glazing. Take special care on lapels, collars and seams.
 Do not bleach
Do not chlorine bleach.
LOOKING GOOD AND FEELING GREAT
A few simple measures after every wear will keep your wool garment in great shape.
 Empty the pocket
Or they could end up bulging or sagging.
 Brush it
To remove surface soil that might become stains later on. Dust and dirt can dull the appearance of fine wool fabrics.
 Check the label
Always read the washing instructions on the label inside the garment. They'll vary depending on the type of wool outfit you have bought. Some are hand wash or dry clean only, others like Total Easy Care and Easy Care & Wear can just be placed in the washing machine and tumble dryer, then go!  Treat stains immediately
Rinse small stains with cold water, seltzer and blot dry with a clean cloth, never with paper towels.
 Dry away from direct heat
If your wool gets wet, dry it immediately away from direct heat – never in front of a fire, on a radiator or in strong sunlight. Don't tumble dry it unless the label says you can.
 Air it
Lay knits flat on a bed for an hour or so to get rid of any odors, such as cigarette smoke.
 Lighter fabric care
Lightweight fabrics such as Cool Wool and Light Wool also respond to the same treatment, though they may take a little longer to shed their creases. These can be removed by ironing with a damp cloth or steam iron on a warm iron/dot 2 setting.
Hang wovens
Hang woven garments on good hangers in a cool, fresh place with enough breathing space to allow creases to drop out. Woolmark and Wool Blend fabrics should shed their creases if hung in the steam of a bathroom for a short time or left over night.
Rest it
Wait 24 hours before the next wearing. Try to avoid wearing the same outfit for two consecutive days. This gives the natural resilience and spring in the wool fiber time to recover.
Check your wardrobe regularly
Look for dirt marks or stains.
Fold knits
Never hang knits. Fold them and store with breathing space
STAINS FOR CLOTHING
Stains require swift action. The first rule is 'don't panic'. Decide whether you have the confidence to treat the stain yourself - or would prefer to take the garment to a reputable dry cleaner.
If you decide to treat the stain yourself, the following provides you with some quidance for specific stains.
Alcoholic Drinks
Dab gently with an absorbent cloth to remove as much excess liquid as possible. Sponge the area sparingly with a mixture of warm water and surgical spirit in equal parts.
Black Coffee
Mix alcohol and white vinegar in equal parts, soak a cloth in the solution and lightly dab the stained area before pressing gently with an absorbent cloth.
Blood
Quickly dab a damp sponge on the mark to remove excess blood. Dab area very gently with undiluted vinegar followed by cold water.
Butter/Grease/Sauces
If a greasy mark forms, first lightly scrape the surface of the stain with a spoon or knife to remove any excess oil. Then soak a cloth in proprietary dry cleaning fluid and gently dab the area.
Chocolate/White Coffee/Tea
Dab gently around the edge of the stain with a cloth soaked in white spirit before following instructions for black coffee.
Egg/Milk
Dab gently with a cloth soaked in white spirit. Repeat the action with a cloth soaked in diluted white vinegar.
Fruit/Red Wine/Fruit Juice
Dab the stain quickly with a mixture of surgical spirit and water (3:1 ratio).
Grass
Apply soap very carefully (using a mild tablet soap or flakes) or dab gently with a cloth soaked in surgical spirit.
Ink/Ballpoint Pen
Dab gently with a cloth soaked in white spirit. Repeat with a cloth soaked in white vinegar or surgical spirit.
Lipstick/Make-up/Shoe Polish
Rub gently with a cloth soaked in turpentine or spot cleaning spray or fluid. Rinse with mild soapy water.
Urine
Act as quickly as possible. Lightly blot the area with a dry sponge to absorb as much excess liquid as possible before applying undiluted vinegar. Then treat as for blood.
Wax
Carefully scrape off as much wax as possible from the garment with a spoon or blunt knife. Place blotting paper over the mark and iron gently on dot 2 setting.
|
Mondial & Woolmark