Do Not Wash the Life Out of Your Wool
Wool behaves differently from cotton and synthetic fabrics. Heat, friction, rough agitation, and improper drying can cause wool to shrink, felt, stretch, or lose its shape.
Laundry detergent is only one part of proper wool care but choosing a formula without unnecessary dyes, perfumes, optical brighteners, or fillers gives you a clearer and more intentional place to start.
Rustic Strength helps clean light sweat, body oils, and everyday wear without surrounding the process in mystery ingredients.
Clear Ingredients. No Greenwashing. Wool Friendly Detergent
Rustic Strength laundry detergent is made with high-purity, plant-based ingredients and complete ingredient disclosure.
The formula is made without:
- Added dyes
- Perfumes
- Optical brighteners
- SLS or SLES
- Phthalates
- Parabens
- Petroleum
- Fillers
- Hidden fragrance ingredients
It is concentrated and made in small batches by our Missouri family company.
You deserve to know what is washing the clothing that rests directly against your skin. We publish the ingredients so you can verify the formula. We send our products to independent, accredited labs and publish exactly what comes back, in full.
How to Wash Wool Safely
Always check the care label first. Some wool garments are dry clean only.
For washable wool:
- Use cool water and a small amount of detergent.
- Hand wash when possible, especially for loosely knitted or valuable pieces.
- Gently press the garment through the water. Do not scrub or twist.
- Rinse thoroughly with cool water.
- Press out excess water with a clean towel.
- Reshape the garment and lay it flat to dry.
Avoid hot water, wringing, rough agitation, and high heat. Do not place wool in the dryer unless the care label specifically permits it.
Test colorfastness before washing deeply dyed, vintage, embellished, or handmade pieces.
Wool Laundry Detergent FAQs
What should I look for in a detergent for wool?
Look for a concentrated detergent that can be used sparingly in cool water. Avoid bleach and optical brighteners, and follow the garment’s care label carefully.
Can wool go in the washing machine?
Some wool can be machine washed. Use the machine only when the care label allows it, and select cold water and a wool or delicate cycle. Reshape the garment and lay it flat to dry.
How do I help keep wool from shrinking?
Use cool water, minimize agitation, avoid sudden temperature changes, never wring the garment, and keep it away from high heat. Reshape it while damp and dry it flat.
