Wool5 min read
Why wool changes shape in water
A damp wool garment can swell, relax, or felt. The three changes happen at different scales and for different reasons, so the shape you see after washing tells only part of the story.
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A damp wool garment can swell, relax, or felt. The three changes happen at different scales and for different reasons, so the shape you see after washing tells only part of the story.