Care advice
Care instructions for our products
WOOL PRODUCTS
Wool is a material that can take care of itself in many ways - if you just give it the right conditions. This will also give it an extra long lifespan. However, a product can be completely ruined by incorrect washing. Therefore, see our recommendations and best tips below:
Daily care:
Shake off and let air dry after each use to significantly reduce the need for washing. Wool has self-cleaning properties. Brush with a soft brush over areas with visible dirt or to remove horsehair. For stubborn stains, it may be enough to rub a damp terry cloth over the affected area, but always try brushing first. We recommend our own horsehair brush for the care of wool fabrics.
Horsehair brush for cleaning and grooming
Sometimes wool fabrics can attract pests that eat holes in the fabric, this can be avoided by placing cedar wood nearby. We have cedar wood rings in our range.
Laundry:
Avoid washing the product unnecessarily, both to save water and to reduce wear and tear on the product. When you need to wash it, it is important to follow the washing instructions carefully:
Machine wash in hand wash or wool program at max. 30°C and max. 600 rpm in spin cycle. Use wool detergent, preferably one containing lanolin. Fasten Velcro before washing. Do not wash together with other products that can knead or pill the saddle pad or saddle blanket. Wool is delicate and incorrect washing can ruin the product. Stretch and shape the fabric after washing to preserve its original shape. Do NOT tumble dry. May shrink approximately 3% in the wash.
Tip! If you want to get more water out of the product so that it dries faster, you can place it on a terry towel and roll it up tightly. The water will then be absorbed by the towel.
The product must NOT be tumble dried.
Ironing:
Wool fabrics can be pressed/ironed and will also have a shinier and smoother surface. However, a quilted product may become flatter.
DO NOT iron directly onto the fabric, always place a damp cotton or linen cloth between the product and the iron. Use medium heat and work outwards. Moisture and heat have a shaping effect on wool so start carefully until you see how the fabric and product react.
Pimples and lint:
We try to choose high-quality materials for our products with a lower risk of pilling and lint, but wool fibers also live their own lives. If after a while you experience increased pilling, pilling or fibers creeping up through the outer fabric, the best way to deal with them is to carefully cut them off close to the surface. In some cases, a razor blade, or pilling machines can be used. Always be careful not to cut the fabric.
Pimples, lint, or scuffs are an appearance issue and a normal process that will not affect use until the very long term. Think of it as a natural patina of a loved product. Afterwards, the product can be reused or recycled, read more about that under Sustainability.
LEATHER
Lubricate the leather with leather oil before using it for the first time. The leather may have dried out during the manufacturing process. If cared for properly, the leather will last for many years to come.
Continuous care:
Make sure to keep the leather clean and supple using leather soap and leather oil/leather grease. Read the instructions on the product.
