[h-cost] How do I wash?
I just bought some 100% wool gabardine. I'd like to machine wash it, but am worried I might mess it up. I was thinking--Cold water, tumble dry low. Is that OK? Sharon C. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Your best bet is to cut a modest size square, measure it and then wash it the way you want. Measure it again afterwards and see how much it has shrunk up. Personally, I would wash it in cold water gentle cycle and hang dry (not easy when you have 10 yards of fabric, but much safer!) Janet I'd like to machine wash it, but am worried I might mess it up. I was thinking--Cold water, tumble dry low. Is that OK? Sharon C. ___ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Besides the great suggestions given already, I would suggest using either a clear shampoo in a small amount, or a product like Eucalan, which is a no-rinse wool wash. Wool shrinks from heat and agitation, but each wool is going to react differently, especially since many modern wool fabrics are coated with chemicals to prevent or minimize shrinkage. Not in every case, so testing is a must. My wool gabardines usually have minimal shrinkage on washing and drying. The only wool I've had a problem with was a wool crepe, that went from a lovely thin fabric to a small yet thick wool sponge like texture. Thankfully that was only the test swatch, but it has stopped me from using the fabric on a project at this point. Kimiko From: Sharon Collier sha...@collierfam.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Tue, November 3, 2009 10:39:20 AM Subject: [h-cost] How do I wash? I just bought some 100% wool gabardine. I'd like to machine wash it, but am worried I might mess it up. I was thinking--Cold water, tumble dry low. Is that OK? Sharon C. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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I use 100% wool a lot and I always put it through a hot wash (sometimes a boil wash) before I do anything with it. Depending on the size of the piece it may also go in the dryer as well. I haven't managed to ruin a piece yet :-D (I treat silk in the same way :-}) Jill At 18:39 03/11/2009, you wrote: I just bought some 100% wool gabardine. I'd like to machine wash it, but am worried I might mess it up. I was thinking--Cold water, tumble dry low. Is that OK? Sharon C. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume JiGraH Resources - www.jigrah.co.uk Suppliers of products and services for Family and Local Historians Worldwide ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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I ruined a beautiful cloak I prewashed in hot, but only once When it was dirty, I washed in cold, and it shrank From: Jill Hadfield j...@jigrah.co.uk To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Tue, November 3, 2009 2:03:51 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] How do I wash? I use 100% wool a lot and I always put it through a hot wash (sometimes a boil wash) before I do anything with it. Depending on the size of the piece it may also go in the dryer as well. I haven't managed to ruin a piece yet :-D (I treat silk in the same way :-}) Jill At 18:39 03/11/2009, you wrote: I just bought some 100% wool gabardine. I'd like to machine wash it, but am worried I might mess it up. I was thinking--Cold water, tumble dry low. Is that OK? Sharon C. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume JiGraH Resources - www.jigrah.co.uk Suppliers of products and services for Family and Local Historians Worldwide ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Also, according to an article on felting I just read, pH makes a difference. The more alkaline your wash is, the more wool will felt (shrink). Alkalinity opens the scales on the wool fibers so they hook together more readily. Keys to successful washing of wool (according to a wool producer): Constant temperature (apparently it doesn't matter hot or cold, so long as it stays the same throughout). Agitation (or lack thereof) - more agitation = more linking of fibers pH - more alkaline = more linking of fibers So, keep the temperature constant, don't agitate (or as little as possible) and use a slightly acidic to pH neutral wash. And test, Test, TEST!! Sandy At 05:39 PM 11/3/2009, you wrote: I agree with C. below. You just never know. And, just because you get it through one wash in the machine doesn't mean you can do it again. The agitation REALLY makes a difference. Sg On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 2:18 PM, stils...@netspace.net.au wrote: Dry clean or hand wash with wool wash, cool to cold water, line dry, press lightly, -C. I just bought some 100% wool gabardine. I'd like to machine wash it, but am worried I might mess it up. I was thinking--Cold water, tumble dry low. Is This email was sent from Netspace Webmail: http://www.netspace.net.au ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume Those Who Fail to Learn History Are Doomed to Repeat It; Those Who Fail To Learn History Correctly - Why They Are Simply Doomed. Achemdro'hm The Illusion of Historical Fact -- C. Y. 4971 Andromeda ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Whoever asked the original question was wondering about washing gabradine, correct? Gabardine is made of combed, highly twisted fibers. It's never going to felt, no matter how you try. Wool is weakened when it's wet, and washing is hard on it. At the very least, use a hand wash cycle and drip dry. Kim -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Pierre Sandy Pettinger Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 10:54 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] How do I wash? Also, according to an article on felting I just read, pH makes a difference. The more alkaline your wash is, the more wool will felt (shrink). Alkalinity opens the scales on the wool fibers so they hook together more readily. Keys to successful washing of wool (according to a wool producer): Constant temperature (apparently it doesn't matter hot or cold, so long as it stays the same throughout). Agitation (or lack thereof) - more agitation = more linking of fibers pH - more alkaline = more linking of fibers So, keep the temperature constant, don't agitate (or as little as possible) and use a slightly acidic to pH neutral wash. And test, Test, TEST!! Sandy At 05:39 PM 11/3/2009, you wrote: I agree with C. below. You just never know. And, just because you get it through one wash in the machine doesn't mean you can do it again. The agitation REALLY makes a difference. Sg On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 2:18 PM, stils...@netspace.net.au wrote: Dry clean or hand wash with wool wash, cool to cold water, line dry, press lightly, -C. I just bought some 100% wool gabardine. I'd like to machine wash it, but am worried I might mess it up. I was thinking--Cold water, tumble dry low. Is This email was sent from Netspace Webmail: http://www.netspace.net.au ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume Those Who Fail to Learn History Are Doomed to Repeat It; Those Who Fail To Learn History Correctly - Why They Are Simply Doomed. Achemdro'hm The Illusion of Historical Fact -- C. Y. 4971 Andromeda ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] How do I wash?
Dry clean or hand wash with wool wash, cool to cold water, line dry, press lightly, -C. I just bought some 100% wool gabardine. I'd like to machine wash it, but am worried I might mess it up. I was thinking--Cold water, tumble dry low. Is This email was sent from Netspace Webmail: http://www.netspace.net.au ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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I agree with C. below. You just never know. And, just because you get it through one wash in the machine doesn't mean you can do it again. The agitation REALLY makes a difference. Sg On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 2:18 PM, stils...@netspace.net.au wrote: Dry clean or hand wash with wool wash, cool to cold water, line dry, press lightly, -C. I just bought some 100% wool gabardine. I'd like to machine wash it, but am worried I might mess it up. I was thinking--Cold water, tumble dry low. Is This email was sent from Netspace Webmail: http://www.netspace.net.au ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
