Washing Instructions for a Rabbit Wool Sweater

Angora sweaters contain rabbit hair.

For a boost of confidence and comfort, few sensations can beat pulling on that soft, perfectly fitting wool sweater on a cold winter’s evening. The term “wool” can refer to a variety of knit materials. While wool is commonly considered to come from sheep, various wool fibers can include other materials, including rabbit hair. Angora is the most popular wool to use rabbit; this material combines rabbit hair with synthetic materials to create a woolen product. Washing these Angora sweaters must be done with extreme care, as certain washing techniques could leave the sweater shrunken or deformed.

Things You'll Need

• Container Water Gentle laundry detergent Soft white cloth and towel

Instructions

1. Check the tag on your rabbit wool sweater for washing instructions. If the tag says dry clean only, stop immediately and take the sweater to a professional dry cleaner. If the tag says that you can wash it, continue.

2. Fill a tub, sink or container with warm water. Mix in a laundry detergent meant for gentle wash, such as Woolite or Dreft. Follow specific product instructions for the amount of detergent to use, as recommendations can vary by product.

3. Place the sweater into the soapy water; if you have multiple sweaters, wash only one at a time. Let the sweater become thoroughly wet but do not soak it.

4. Gently agitate the sweater in the water. Do not stretch or wring the fabric. If necessary, rub gently with your fingers or with a clean, white, soft cloth to remove any stains.

5. Remove the sweater from the water. Lay the sweater flat on a soft white cotton towel and roll the towel up over the sweater to remove excess water.

6. Unroll the towel and flatten the sweater against it. Lay the towel in a cool, dry area away from direct heat and sunlight so that the sweater can safely dry.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are not confident about your ability to carefully hand wash your sweater, take it to a professional dry cleaner.

• Do not machine wash or dry wool sweaters. Machine washing will cause significant shrinking or deforming of the wool material.

References

• Housekeeping Channel: TLC for Sweaters
• Hobbie's House of Wizard Wear: Sweater Care Instructions