Cashmere, angora, merino, lamb’s wool and mohair, amongst others, all belong to the wool family, but by far the most common is lamb’s wool. Depending on the animal, wool is sheared once or twice a year. Wool fibres consist of several layers which retain heat, and therefore make them ideal for pullovers and warm winter clothing such as scarves and shawls.
Washing: Miele has done away with the need for hand-washing! All your woollens can now be washed quite safely in a Miele washing machine using the Woollens programme. And the honeycomb drum ensures that they are treated with the utmost gentleness.
Dryer: Woollen garments are best rolled up in a towel and gently squeezed to remove any excess moisture. They can then be placed in a Miele tumble dryer and fluffed up using the Woollens handcare programme to give them back their bounce.Ironing: Woollen garments can be ironed using a cool iron, or steam-ironed under a damp cloth.
Tip: Pullovers made from wool which is itchy to the skin can be put in a plastic bag and placed in the freezer for a short while.