Among lovers of cozy things, despite the rather high price, products made from natural angora, a woolen fabric based on the fluff of certain breeds of Angora rabbit or goat, are popular. And there is a simple explanation for this. Thanks to the properties that create an unsurpassed feeling of warmth and care, clothes made from this fabric are highly valued and occupy a worthy position in the market.
When purchasing such a wonderful, delicate and fluffy thing as an angora sweater, the last thing any buyer thinks about is how he will wash and care for it in the future. After all, the product is new and it is literally permeated with airiness and affection, but over time, such a product loses its consumer qualities and original luster. Pills form on the sweater, the fluffiness loses volume, and the fibers stick together and what we see is completely different from what we bought. But don't despair!
Important! If you follow the recommendations described below, you can easily restore the original appearance and sophistication of your favorite item.
Handwash
For impeccable washing, we need any baby soap, preferably white and without additional dyes and creams, as well as glycerin, which is sold at any nearby pharmacy or specialized soap making store.
Important! It is not recommended to use conventional washing powders, aggressive agents and bleaches.
Even despite the advertising specifications, which indicate that they are intended for such material, you can ruin the thing.
For reference! Soap can be replaced with regular baby shampoo, but this risks creating too much foam during washing and then removing it will be very problematic, so it’s better to opt for soap.
Then we collect water into the container where we will do the washing, the water temperature should not exceed forty degrees, and preferably in the range of 36–37. It’s easy to check even without a thermometer, just drop some water on the back of your wrist and if you feel a difference, you just need to adjust the temperature by adding warm or cold water.
Next, crumble the soap, perform this operation with a kitchen knife to obtain thinner chips and add a spoonful of glycerin. Mix the resulting composition thoroughly and lower the sweater into it. Be sure to turn the item inside out before washing. We wash it carefully and carefully, and then rinse it; it is advisable to repeat this procedure several times.
Important! After rinsing, you should lightly wring out the sweater without using force, otherwise you will deform the fabric. The next stage is drying, we’ll talk about this later.
Washing in a washing machine
If you decide to wash your sweater in an automatic machine, then first of all you should carefully study the recommendations from the manufacturer, reading them on the label. As a rule, this is washed by hand or in the “Delicate Wash” mode. It is worth noting that the use of detergents is identical to that for hand washing. Important: It is not recommended to carry out the spin procedure at any speed, otherwise you will have to say goodbye to the original appearance of your sweater.
The main stage is drying
But the most important and responsible stage, both in hand washing and using a machine, is the correct and safe drying of your product.
Important! It is strictly forbidden to hang a damp sweater on various ropes, dryers and other household appliances. Also, do not rush the drying process of the sweater by placing it near heating devices or radiators.
To begin, we take a large, dry terry towel with large pile and wrap our wet sweater in it, doing this carefully and neatly. And we wait for the towel to absorb the excess moisture. And only then we carefully lay out our product on a flat horizontal surface, preferably with a fresh, dry terry towel on it. Thanks to such a long and difficult drying procedure, we will return the presentable appearance of the sweater that it had when purchased.
Small tricks on how to add fluffiness
Well, the last stage is the return of the former pomp or fluffiness. To do this, you just need to carefully comb the sweater with a soft bristle brush.
Advice! Please note that the movements of the brush should be directed along the pile, and at the very end, scratch a few times against the grain.
If you follow all the nuances of gentle care, your favorite sweater will delight you for a long period. It is worth noting that all of the above tips can rightly be attributed to any things and products made from this amazing fabric (hats, mittens or socks).
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