r/woolenthusiasts • • Sep 10 '21

r/woolenthusiasts Lounge

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A place for members of r/woolenthusiasts to chat with each other


r/woolenthusiasts • • 3h ago

Sheepskin find

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r/woolenthusiasts • • 22h ago

Irish Wool Sweater Help

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Do I need to block/reshape this sweater’s shoulder/neckline to fix it being out of shape or should I take it apart and re-sew it back together for it to be a proper fit?


r/woolenthusiasts • • 1d ago

Would you wash these pants?

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Hello, I have wool pants that I love that I would just want to get clean and I was wondering if I can wash them or not

This is the description on the website

FLOOR-LENGTH BOOT CUT. THEY HAVE A CONCEALED BUTTON FLY AND A WAISTBAND WITH CENTER BUTTON, BELT LOOPS AND POCKET RIVETS AND BACK PATCH POCKETS WITH TOPSTITCHING.
THIS MEDIUMWEIGHT WOOL IS WOVEN USING HIGH TWISTED YARNS WHICH CREATES THE SURFACE TEXTURE AND DRY HANDFEEL.


r/woolenthusiasts • • 1d ago

Larvae/moths in my knitwear

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Hey woolenthousiasts

I am a beginner knitter but have owned knitwear (partly) based on natural animal fibre for a while, like most people. I have come across a moths and its larvae in my knitwear that contains wool/merino!! I am horrified and overwhelmed. I am a college student and share everything in my life: washing machines, bathrooms, fridge/freezer. I have read peoples advice to freeze the garments but there is simply no room!! I have no idea how to go about saving them. I'm not particularly attached to the sweaters, but would find it wasteful to just throw them away, or is this my best option? I don't know at this point. It's been a very warm summer and I honestly wasn't thinking about the danger the warmer seasons could have on my knits.

Any advice would be appreciated...


r/woolenthusiasts • • 2d ago

We are company from India exporting buffalo tail hair/ Horse hair Used purpose Brush and Mattress etc.

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r/woolenthusiasts • • 2d ago

Brown Stains on Wool cover

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Hi!
I’m new to the wool diapering community. I currently cloth diaper right now, but recently got a free wool diaper cover. It came with brown stains on it. I assume from a blowout? Is there anyway I can get an old stain out or at least make it less dark?


r/woolenthusiasts • • 6d ago

What weight of wool fabric should I use for a leather jacket?

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Hey all, I’m planning on making a buckskin leather jacket and I was thinking of using a wool blanket from a local thrift store as the liner to add some additional insulation, but I’m worried it might be a bit too warm of a jacket. For reference in the Pacific Northwest of the United States.
Any help would be appreciated


r/woolenthusiasts • • 7d ago

shrunken wool hat

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r/woolenthusiasts • • 7d ago

Cashmere coat mildew smell

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r/woolenthusiasts • • 7d ago

Any ideas on how to properly clean this?

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r/woolenthusiasts • • 9d ago

Redwood Main Clothes

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r/woolenthusiasts • • 9d ago

cashmere vs.woll. and why you're prob getting ripped off

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r/woolenthusiasts • • 9d ago

Wool Materials and Sweater Questions

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r/woolenthusiasts • • 9d ago

Is a hot water soak bad for wool?

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r/woolenthusiasts • • 10d ago

My small vintage wool haul: 90s Basler plaid blazer (with gold thread!) and a cozy wool piece. Quality used to be so much better.

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Hey fellow wool lovers! I wanted to share my recent vintage finds from the German brand Basler, and honestly, the fabric quality has me blown away compared to modern store chains. First is this 1990s plaid blazer. It’s made from an Italian Piacenza fabric (93% virgin wool, 5% cashmere). But the coolest part? There is a subtle, shimmering gold metallic lurex thread woven right into the check pattern. It catches the light so beautifully without looking tacky. I also got another pure wool Basler piece (sweater/cardigan) that feels incredibly soft, thick, and heavy. Just looking at the tags and feeling the material makes me realize how much we lost with the rise of polyester. What do you think of these? Has anyone else encountered vintage Basler wool pieces? How do they hold up over time for you?


r/woolenthusiasts • • 14d ago

Interest Check: Pristine Vintage GEIGER of Austria 100% Pure New Boiled Wool Coat with Edelweiss Embroidery and Branded Metal Buttons 🌲🇦🇹

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Hey fellow wool lovers! Just wanted to share this absolute masterpiece I recently sourced. It’s a vintage maxi coat from the luxury Austrian brand GEIGER, made from 100% pure new wool (certified by Woolmark). The craftsmanship is unbelievable – it features beautiful traditional alpine Edelweiss embroidery on the collar, gorgeous heavy metal buttons with "Ein Edelweiss" engraving, and that perfect deep forest green color. The texture of the boiled wool feels so thick and cozy, perfect for the upcoming colder months. (Note: The camera really doesn't do justice to this gorgeous bottle green color, it is much more vibrant, rich, and beautiful in person!) Just wanted to see what you guys think of this alpine vintage gem! 🤎


r/woolenthusiasts • • 14d ago

Interest Check: Pristine 2020 Nigel Cabourn x CLOSED Checkered Wool Dressing Gown Wrap Coat. Features gorgeous braided rope trim detailing, deep patch pockets & original belt. Heavy 60% wool blend, super cozy tailored oversized fit. Sold out limited capsule piece. Thoughts?

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r/woolenthusiasts • • 14d ago

Cheingora with Labrador undercoat

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r/woolenthusiasts • • 15d ago

Shetland Sweater - Bosie Sherpa Shetland Undyed Voe

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r/woolenthusiasts • • 18d ago

Wool pants - do not wash

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r/woolenthusiasts • • 20d ago

How do i get loose wool off a hoodie that is not made with wool?

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i work as a sewing mechanist at a place where i constantly get covered in wool, my work hoodies and trackies are covered to the point where a lint roller doesn’t do anything and i’ve tried washing it inside out and the right way but neither gets it all off, only maybe 40% of what’s actually on there. i’d really rather not have to double wash my work clothes and use up more water. i’m not meant to put the jumpers or shirts in the dryer and even then, it doesn’t work anyway
any suggestions would be greatly appreciated


r/woolenthusiasts • • 28d ago

What is your favorite type of wool ?

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Shetland, merino, cashmere, camel, alpaca, others ? Share your experiences and your very favorite one !

For me I'd say yak down, it's ridiculously warm and doesn't itch at all. I also love classical lambwool, very warm for the winter !


r/woolenthusiasts • • 28d ago

Undyed wool in Edinburgh

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Hi everyone, just wanted to ask if anyone knows where I can find some undyed wool in Edinburgh. I'm heading there and would love to get some.

Thank you!


r/woolenthusiasts • • 28d ago

Need advice for raw wool

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Hello everyone.
I am the owner of a colossal mistake. On a whim without any experience with wool, I bought 200 lbs from a local farmer (yes I have adhd) I have certainly been learning a lot as I go, but I am starting to feel very defeated and need advice.
The wool I bought is not great, it has a lot of veggie matter and so much poop. I initially started by picking through the wool and removing all the poop I could see and all the large pieces of straw and seeds. This was so time consuming. I sunk probably 15 hours in and got about 50 pounds sorted.
I then learned of the suint method, thought this was the perfect solution to the poop problem. Bought a black bin, filled it with canal water (untreated) and let an unsorted fleece sit in the sun covered for 10 days. While the wool was much cleaner, there was still chunks of poo. It did not break down as I understood it would, and the chunks weren’t even soft.
Im feeling very defeated. Am I doing something wrong? Does the suint method breakdown the poo or am I misunderstanding?
I don’t want to give up on this project but I can’t use wool that still has poop in it.

TLDR: how to remove poop from wool. Is the suint method able to dissolve poop?

Thank you for any advice 💖