Five myths about wool – and why they don’t hold up

Should you always hand wash your woollen items? Can wool only be worn in the winter? Is all wool itchy? It may be difficult to decipher between what is fact and what is fiction about woollen clothing, but we will guide you through some of the claims and reveal those that are myths.

”You can never wash wool in the washing machine” – and 4 other myths about wool, you probably believed.

You’ve probably heard that wool is difficult to wash and believe that woollen clothing is just for winter and not summer. You may have also been told that you should be careful when dressing your children in wool as it is difficult to go back to other materials.

But are these even true?

We have delved into five common claims about wool, and found that really, they are nothing more than myths.