The Ultimate Guide to Washing & Caring for Your Wool Coat

Why Wool Stands Out?

What’s Special About Wool?

Wool comes from sheep and is loved for keeping you warm, letting your skin breathe and lasting long. Its wavy fibers trap air to hold in heat while letting out sweat. This keeps you cozy in cold weather and cool when it’s milder. Wool also fights off smells, resists fire and breaks down naturally, so it’s kind to the environment for jackets and coats.

Why Pick Wool for Coats?

When winter winds howl or frost stings your neck, a smart woman chooses a coat made with thought—one that’s warm, stylish and useful. Wool keeps your body at the right temperature, perfect for cold days. It’s warm without being heavy and looks good on you. An INVIDIA Textile wool coat is made to stick around. It gets comfier over time, fits you better and keeps you warm year after year, so you don’t need new coats often.

How Does Wool Deal with Water and Heat?

Wool has a natural shield that pushes away some water. It can hold a lot of moisture—up to 30% of its weight—without feeling soggy, so you stay dry in light rain or snow. But heat is trouble for wool. Hot water or a hot dryer can shrink it or make it lumpy for good. When washing, skip hot water. Use cool or lukewarm water (30°C or less) to keep it safe.

Getting Ready to Clean Your Wool Coat

Can You Wash a Wool Coat Yourself?

Yes, you can clean your wool coat at home if you’re careful. Your wool coat is a winter favorite—soft, warm and never out of style. To keep it nice for years, you need to care for it right. Handwashing is best, but a machine’s gentle cycle might work, depending on the coat and its care label.

How to Read Wool Coat Care Labels?

First, check the coat’s care label. It might say hand wash or dry clean only, showing how delicate the wool is. If it says dry clean but you know your soap and method, you might try handwashing—but go slow and careful.

Spot Cleaning or Full Wash?

For small stains or dirt, spot cleaning is enough. It keeps your wool coat fresh without washing it all. Dab a damp cloth with gentle soap on the dirty spots. Wash the whole coat if it smells or has dirt everywhere.

How to Wash a Wool Coat?

Hand Wash or Machine Wash?

Hand washing is safer to keep your coat’s shape and softness. A machine can work if you’re extra careful.

How to Hand Wash Your Coat

1. Fill a tub with cool water (30°C or less).
2. Add a tiny bit of soap made for wool or pH-neutral.
3. Put the coat in gently. Don’t scrub or twist it.
4. Let it sit for 10–15 minutes.
5. Rinse it well with cool water.
6. Press water out with a towel. Don’t twist or wring.

Handwash softly and pat it with a towel to dry, not twisting it.

Machine Washing Tips

If you use a machine:

• Flip the coat inside out.
• Put it in a mesh laundry bag.
• Use cold water and the gentle cycle.
• Pick a low spin speed.

If you have to use a machine, a gentle cycle and mesh bag help protect the wool.

What Soap Works for Wool?

Choosing the Right Soap

Don’t use bleach or regular laundry soap—they can hurt wool over time. Pick soap labeled for wool or pH-neutral.

Use gentle, wool-safe soap. Avoid harsh stuff like bleach that can ruin the fibers.

How Much Soap?

Wool doesn’t need much soap because of its natural oils. A teaspoon or two per wash is plenty.

Drying Your Wool Coat

Why Skip the Dryer?

Dryers’ heat can shrink or twist wool. The tumbling can also mess up seams and linings.

Treat your wool coat kindly and it’ll stay warm and pretty for years.

How to Air Dry Right?

Flat or Hanging?

Lay the coat flat on a towel in its normal shape after washing. This stops it from stretching when wet.

Keeping the Shape While Drying

Don’t hang a wet coat by the shoulders. Use padded hangers only when it’s mostly dry.

Everyday Tips to Keep Your Wool Coat Nice

How Often to Wash It?

You don’t need to wash it much unless it’s really dirty. Once or twice a season is usually fine, depending on how often you wear it.

How to Get Rid of Lint and Dirt?

Brushes and Rollers

Use a soft brush for wool or a lint roller to clean off dust without hurting the fabric. A steamer can freshen it up without getting it too wet.

About INVIDIA Textile: Wool Experts

Who Are They?

INVIDIA Textile makes top-notch women’s wool coats that are eco-friendly and stylish. We’ve worked hard to master wool and wool-blend coats, creating pieces that keep you warm and show your personality.

Our coats pass tough quality tests with BSCI, GRS, OEKO-TEX and WRAP certifications. We checks every step to make sure the coats are great.

Caring About Quality and the Planet Environment

Unlike synthetic coats that leave microplastics or cheap ones that fall apart fast, our coats are built to last. They’re good for the earth and save you money over time.

Wool Coats That Last

Styles change, but an INVIDIA Textile wool or wool-blend coat stays classic. We use simple designs and colors like gray or beige that always look good.

You can customize your coat, from size to fabric. Pick colors using Pantone books or check our OEM & ODM services.

Why Choose INVIDIA Textile Wool Coat for Winter?

Our women’s wool coats aren’t just clothes—they’re made with skill. This winter, choose an INVIDIA Textile coat for quiet elegance.

Storing Your Wool Coat in Summer

How to Store It?

Clean It First

Wash your wool coat before storing, even if it looks clean, to keep moths away.

Best Storage Spots

Keep coats in cool, dry places away from sun. Use breathable bags, not plastic, so air can flow and dust stays out.

Keeping the Coat’s Shape

Use padded hangers, not wire, to hold the coat’s shape. Cedar blocks stop moths and smell nice.

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Q: Can I Iron My Wool Coat?

A: Yes, but use low heat with steam or put a cloth between the iron and coat to protect it.

Q: What If My Wool Coat Gets Wet?

A: Shake off extra water. Lay it flat on a towel to dry indoors at room temperature. Don’t use heaters—they can harm the fabric.

Q: Is My Wool Coat Pure Wool?

A: Check the label first. Or, with help, do a burn test—wool smells like burning hair, synthetics like melted plastic. Only experts should try this.