– Simple for big and simple for small – straight into the machine on the wool wash program, liquid wool detergent, and air drying, says the head of the research and development department at Janus,

Marianne Michaelsen.

– Wool clothes can generally also be washed less frequently than other clothes. Since the wool fiber has a self-cleaning effect and naturally inhibits bad odors. This property also makes wool suitable for hiking, training, and everyday use, she says.

Michaelsen points out that synthetic materials cannot match the properties of wool fiber. While wool absorbs moisture and sweat without smelling, synthetic clothes should be washed after each use to avoid odor. The properties of wool when it comes to insulation, even when wet, are well known and appreciated by most people.

When Janus wool garments need a wash, this can easily be done in the washing machine. Most washing machines have a wool program, so use this and always use a liquid special detergent for wool.

– Wool detergent takes care of the fibers and preserves the unique properties of wool. The enzymes in regular detergents can destroy the fine structure of wool fibers, says Michaelsen.

If you get stains on your wool clothing, pour a little wool detergent directly on the stain. Let it work for 30 minutes before washing the garment as usual. Grease stains will go away if you let a little Zalo (dish soap) work on the stain for 15 minutes. Remember to rinse the garment well to remove the Zalo before putting it in the washing machine.

Wool garments usually get clean at low temperatures in the washing machine, but can also be hand washed at low temperatures. However, this is not necessarily gentler than the wool program on the washing machine.

– How we wash varies from person to person. If you are too rough with hand washing, you can damage the clothes. Therefore, be gentle and remember to spin the clothes at the end. High temperature in itself does not destroy wool garments, but if you stir at the same time, it goes wrong. That is the reason why wool garments shrink if they end up together with the boil wash in the washing machine,

but keep their shape if they lie still and boil in a pot.

Wool clothes tolerate spinning well. This makes the garments dry faster and retain their shape better. Drip-drying wet wool clothes can ruin the shape.

– We still recommend air drying wool garments, but after spinning. That will give the longest

lifespan for the garment, says Marianne Michaelsen.