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Title: great wool!
Post by: mongoose on September 25, 2010, 09:45:00 PM
Just recieved my pullover shirt and vest from Teresa Asbell! Super product  :notworthy:  Can't wait for the weather to turn colder so I can get in the woods with them  :campfire:
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Post by: PA stickbow boy on September 25, 2010, 10:00:00 PM
yes, indeed... very nice & a good price
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Post by: Gerardo on September 25, 2010, 10:25:00 PM
Tailor made and an excellent price, I love mine!!! and I am anxious to use it these hunting season
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Post by: mongoose on September 25, 2010, 11:10:00 PM
I forgot to ask Teresa about care of her wool. Can they just be tossed in the washer?  :confused:
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Post by: Ron LaClair on September 26, 2010, 01:36:00 AM
QuoteCan they just be tossed in the washer?  
Absolutely,.... especially if you have small children that can wear them afterward....        :D  

No,    :nono:   Washer agitators will shrink wool. It's best to hand wash and hang dry....
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Post by: String Cutter on September 26, 2010, 06:01:00 AM
Ron , should a person order them a size or two larger because of the shrinkage even when hand washing??
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Post by: Eugene Slagle on September 26, 2010, 06:18:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Ron LaClair:
 
QuoteCan they just be tossed in the washer?  
Absolutely,.... especially if you have small children that can wear them afterward....         :D  

No,     :nono:    Washer agitators will shrink wool. It's best to hand wash and hang dry.... [/b]
That's what Mrs. Asbell told me as well cept she told me to lay it flat to dry & to only use cold water with the detergent.
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Post by: hvyhitter on September 26, 2010, 10:26:00 AM
I have had one for two years and it still looks great,even after washing a few times.......I have a lot of wool and usually wash each a time or two every season. I use a large tote bin, fill half full with cold water,add detergent(woolite or now I use "sensitive" detergent-no scents,dyes or UV brightners),add the wool,stir gently and let it soak an hour or so, then dump water,add more cold,stir gently...repeat 2 or three times,LIGHTLY squeese extra water out then hang or lay flat on drying rack.
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Post by: Ron LaClair on September 26, 2010, 10:37:00 AM
QuoteThat's what Mrs. Asbell told me as well cept she told me to lay it flat to dry & to only use cold water with the detergent.  
Yes,... use Woolite or a "mild" detergent..   :readit: ...or dry clean
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Post by: Bjorn on September 26, 2010, 11:14:00 AM
Ask yourself 'why wash'   :dunno:   - you can hang it outside to air it out. Mine has gotta' really get dirty to be washed. Odors don't stay-at least not in my case   :)  , a little baking soda helps too, I have wool that has not been washed in years.