I recently lost some weight but have a nice alpaca sweater that I love. I was hoping to shrink it some...does anyone have any tips?
2007-11-08 14:27:16 · 11 answers · asked by JorynLeigh 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
it says do not dry clean on it...can I still take it to the dry cleaners?
2007-11-08 14:32:39 · update #1
dry clean it
2007-11-08 14:29:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Peruvian Alpaca Sweater
2016-12-31 06:57:05 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alpaca Wool Sweater
2016-10-02 09:43:20 · answer #3 · answered by gerrior 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some say the best thing to wash sweaters is Woolite. If your is alpaca of fine quality I would check carefully before washing. The other alternative is dry cleaning by a reputable cleaner.
2007-11-08 14:33:18 · answer #4 · answered by googie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alpaca fiber is really a type of fleece, rather than wool. So, there are really only two reccomended ways of washing your alpaca sweater (use of a washing machine is not one of them): hand washing and dry cleaning. Most products require only the first type. However, if needed, a periodical (once per year) dry cleaning may work fine. Other products (structured coats, finely woven items or accessories) should only be dry cleaned. Best of luck to U.
In the textile industry, "alpaca" primarily refers to the hair of Peruvian alpaca, but more broadly it refers to a style of fabric originally made from alpaca hair but now often made from similar fibers, such as mohair, Icelandic sheep wool, or even high-quality English wool. In trade, distinctions are made between alpacas and the several styles of mohair and luster.
2007-11-08 14:52:17 · answer #5 · answered by Andy K 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Alpaca sweaters may be hand washed in cool water with a gentle detergent
Lay flat to dry
Do not bleach
Do not agitate
Do not wring
Do not tumble dry
Do not dry in the sun
Dry Cleaning acceptable
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2007-11-08 14:32:11 · answer #6 · answered by J T 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Put it in a pillowcase and tie a knot on the end of it...unless you have the special mesh bag for delicate items. Use warm water and Woolite. When you dry it, you'll have to use the dryer for only about 5 minutes on warm and then test it to see if it took 98% of the water out. If it did then block it and let it dry the rest of the way naturally. DO NOT STRETCH IT WHEN YOU PICK IT UP OR HANG IT.
2007-11-08 14:36:08 · answer #7 · answered by Chris B 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think you have to get it dry cleaned. If you wash it, the material could lose its structure. Sometimes, however, when you take your clothing to the dry cleaners, it shrinks. That happened to my friend's prom dress and she had to buy a new one.
2007-11-08 14:30:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
woolight and Warm-cool water....then lay it flat on a rack (even an oven rack will do if you aren't using the oven.) until it is dry.... do not stretch it while it's wet ....and do NOT turn your oven on while the sweater is in there... if you have a sweater rack, all the better but do NOT lay it on anything that is HOT...or that stretches out the sweater.
2007-11-08 14:32:00 · answer #9 · answered by LittleBarb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i always soak it in cold water use a little woolite . dont scrum or streatch it just let it soak for about 5 min. and lay it down flat to dry .
or maybe the dry cleansers if you are not too sure .
2007-11-08 14:32:23 · answer #10 · answered by inna357 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋