That's precisely what I did! They went through with the jeans, underwear, old t-shirts, kids clothes, etc. Cold/Cold. regular cycle. Tide. Blazing hot dry. They didn't mind a bit! My MerinoSkins from Rivendell and Costco wool socks go through that sometimes and don't mind but I would have expected these sweaters to look like little kids' sweaters! I have a front-loader that's supposed to be a bit more gentle than a top loader, but these sweaters definitely got SERIOUSLY agitated and spun. and the harshest dry my dryer can muster.
Anyone know what they treat them with and why it's not all treated?
Originally Posted by
d2create
Everything from Smartwool is machine washable.
Wash cold and I use Woolite or something similar.
I was on the delicate setting.
If I can intercept the wife on laundry day (she gets quite zealous about it) I put my wool load through on a slightly gentler auto cycle, warm/cold water and warm dryer. "Ecover" woll wash.
The drawback to Smartwool is that it costs more than the $4 I pay for sweaters at the DAV thrift store!