Easy . Loden . Care
Caring for Loden Clothing Is Simple.
Air Loden
instead of constant washing.
When it comes to loden, less is more. Regular airing is the simplest and most gentle way to care for clothing made of new wool. Airing naturally neutralises odours and restores the wool's fresh appearance. It is particularly effective in high humidity – for example, after rainfall or after a shower in the bathroom. Creases smooth out on their own, and the loden garment needs far less frequent washing. Simply hang the item on a hanger – nothing more is required. This way, loden clothing, such as a loden jacket, remains beautiful and functional for a long time, without the need for frequent washing.
Remove Stains
with vinegar water & a clothes brush.
Thanks to its natural lanolin content (wool fat), new wool is naturally impregnated, making it easy to brush away dirt.
Light stains can simply be brushed out of loden with a clothes brush once the dirt has dried. For those who prefer not to wash the entire loden jacket straight away, the best approach is to brush out stains as soon as they occur with a mild vinegar water. To prepare this, fill a bowl with lukewarm water and add a good splash of white household vinegar. Dip the brush into the vinegar water, first treat the stain, then brush over the loden garment, and finally leave it to dry. The vinegar water removes dirt, neutralises odours and refreshes the colours.
Stubborn stains are best treated with curd soap. First dampen the stain and rub in the soap. Leave to work, then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water to prevent soap marks. Here too, we recommend using a fine clothes brush.
Hand Wash Loden
with mild detergent or curd soap.
Loden jackets and other loden garments are best washed by hand. Please note that this only applies to products without lining or interlining. If you wish to wash loden, use lukewarm water with a mild detergent, wool detergent or curd soap. Always rinse with water at the same temperature – wool cannot tolerate sudden changes in temperature as it may shrink. After washing, press out the loden garment carefully and, ideally, dry it flat on a clothes rack.
We recommend placing an absorbent towel underneath to catch moisture and prevent puddles on the floor.
Machine Wash Loden
only limited – on a wool cycle.
Not all loden garments are suitable for machine washing. Always check the care label before washing. Loden garments without interlining or lining fabrics that are machine-washable should only be washed on a gentle wool cycle with a mild detergent or wool detergent.
When in doubt, we always recommend hand washing. This helps to avoid unpleasant surprises and ensures that the loden garment remains beautiful for a long time.
Dry Loden
in the air, not in the dryer.
Loden should always be dried in the air and never in a tumble dryer, as heat can damage the material. Lighter garments can simply be hung on a hanger.
For larger or heavier items, we recommend drying flat on a clothes rack to prevent distortion or streching. Before drying, gently shape the loden garment and smooth it out – this way it keeps its form and looks well-groomed after drying. For subsequent ironing, we recommend using a steam iron.
Store Loden
with vinegar water & natural scents.
When a loden garment is not worn for a longer period, a few simple tips help to preserve the quality of the new wool. We recommend airing the loden garment thoroughly before storage and brushing it with a mild vinegar water. This also helps to prevent possible moth infestation. Additional protection is provided by natural scent sachets with lavender or cedarwood.
It is also important to store garments dry and away from light to avoid fading of the fabric. For longer storage, the clothing can also be kept in an airtight garment bag or box.
As needed and according to how often you wear it. If the jacket is aired regularly and shows no stains, this is usually sufficient. Sensitive areas such as the inside of the collar, cuffs, or trouser linings can be brushed occasionally with vinegar water (mix lukewarm water with a good splash of white household vinegar). Dip a soft clothes brush into the vinegar water, gently brush the areas, and then allow them to dry.
To remove odours or stains from loden with vinegar water, ordinary white household vinegar is sufficient. Mix lukewarm water with a good splash of vinegar. To be well prepared, you can fill the vinegar water directly into a spray bottle and label it accordingly.
We recommend using a mild detergent, a wool detergent or soap (such as curd soap).
We recommend brushing finer loden qualities with a soft clothes brush made of horsehair, using gentle pressure and, if possible, following one direction. For very thick and robust loden, a root brush can also be used.
We recommend using a soft clothes brush, such as one made from horsehair to clean loden.
Moths are, unfortunately, gourmets. Nevertheless, we have consciously decided against using chemical moth protection. Here are a few tips, although there is no universal remedy. The best protection against moths is simply to wear your loden garment as often as possible – this way, moths do not have the quiet they need to settle in. Another important measure is the regular airing of wool clothing.
To prevent moths, scent sachets can be used for storage: lavender or cedarwood are particularly suitable (woods rich in essential oils). Our favourite remedy is simply vinegar water, which can be sprayed on or applied with a brush or cloth. Mix lukewarm water with a good splash of white houshold vinegar.
If an infestation nevertheless occurs, the affected product should be aired and ideally steamed with a steam iron. Moth damage is not a sign of poor quality or lack of cleanliness – quite the opposite. It is a sign of quality, since moths do not eat what is harmful to them.
The smaller the hole, the easier it is to repair, so we recommend acting quickly. This is especially important for Merino jersey products, as the knitted fabric can unravel and turn a tiny hole into a much larger run in no time. We can repair moth holes (within certain limits). Please feel free to contact us for details. Kindly note that we only offer repairs for products made by us and provided to us in a cleaned condition.
Easy . Loden . Care
Caring for Loden Jackets and New Wool Clothing is Simple – Frequent Washing Is Not Required.
Air Loden
instead of constant washing.
When it comes to loden, less is more. Regular airing is the simplest and most gentle way to care for loden clothing made of new wool. Airing naturally neutralises odours and restores the wool's fresh appearance. It is particularly effective in high humidity – for example, after rainfall or after a shower in the bathroom. Creases smooth out on their own, and the loden garment needs far less frequent washing. Simply hang the item on a hanger – nothing more is required. This way, loden clothing, such as a loden jacket, remains beautiful and functional for a long time, without the need for frequent washing.
Remove Stains from Loden
with vinegar water & a clothes brush.
Thanks to its natural lanolin content (wool fat), new wool is naturally impregnated, making it easy to brush away dirt.
Light stains can simply be brushed out of loden jackets with a clothes brush once the dirt has dried. For those who prefer not to wash the entire loden jacket straight away, the best approach is to brush out stains as soon as they occur using a mild vinegar water. To prepare this, fill a bowl with lukewarm water and add a good splash of white household vinegar. Dip the brush into the vinegar water, first treat the stain, then brush over the loden garment, and finally leave it to dry. The vinegar water removes dirt, neutralises odours and refreshes the colours.
Stubborn stains are best treated with curd soap. First dampen the stain and rub in the soap. Leave to work, then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water to prevent soap marks. Here too, we recommend using a fine clothes brush.
Hand Wash Loden
with mild detergent or curd soap.
Loden jackets and other loden garments are best washed by hand. Please note that this only applies to products without lining or interlining. If you wish to wash loden, use lukewarm water with a mild detergent, a wool detergent or curd soap. Always rinse with water at the same temperature – wool cannot tolerate sudden changes in temperature as it may shrink. After washing, press out the loden garment carefully and, ideally, dry it flat on a clothes rack. We recommend placing an absorbent towel underneath to catch moisture and prevent puddles on the floor.
Machine Wash Loden
only limited – on a wool cycle.
Not all loden garments are suitable for machine washing. Always check the care label before washing. Loden garments without interlining or lining fabrics that are machine-washable should only be washed on a gentle wool cycle with a mild detergent or wool detergent. When in doubt, we always recommend hand washing. This helps to avoid unpleasant surprises and ensures that the garment remains beautiful for a long time.
Dry Loden
in the air, not in the dryer.
Loden should always be dried in the air and never in a tumble dryer, as heat can damage the material. Lighter garments can simply be hung on a hanger. For larger or heavier items, we recommend drying flat on a clothes rack to prevent distortion or streching. Before drying, gently shape the loden garment and smooth it out – this way it keeps its form and looks well-groomed after drying. For subsequent ironing, we recommend using a steam iron.
Store Loden
with vinegar water & natural scents.
When a loden garment is not worn for a longer period, a few simple tips help to preserve the quality of new wool. We recommend airing the garment, for example a loden jacket, thoroughly before storage and brushing it with a mild vinegar water. This also helps to prevent possible moth infestation. Additional protection is provided by natural scent sachets with lavender or cedarwood. It is also important to store garments dry and away from light to avoid fading of the fabric. For longer storage, the clothing can also be kept in an airtight garment bag or box.
As needed and according to how often you wear it. If the jacket is aired regularly and shows no stains, this is usually sufficient. Sensitive areas such as the inside of the collar, cuffs, or trouser linings can be brushed occasionally with vinegar water (mix lukewarm water with a good splash of white household vinegar). Dip a soft clothes brush into the vinegar water, gently brush the areas, and then allow them to dry.
To remove odours or stains from Loden with vinegar water, ordinary white household vinegar is sufficient. Mix lukewarm water with a good splash of vinegar. To be well prepared, you can fill the vinegar water directly into a spray bottle and label it accordingly.
We recommend using a mild detergent, a wool detergent or soap (such as curd soap).
We recommend using a soft clothes brush, such as one made from horsehair for cleaning loden clothing.
We recommend brushing finer Loden qualities with a soft clothes brush made of horsehair, using gentle pressure and, if possible, following one direction. For very thick and robust Loden, a root brush can also be used.
Moths are, unfortunately, gourmets. Nevertheless, we have consciously decided against using chemical moth protection. Here are a few tips, although there is no universal remedy. The best protection against moths is simply to wear your loden garment as often as possible – this way, moths do not have the quiet they need to settle in. Another important measure is the regular airing of wool clothing.
To prevent moths, scent sachets can be used for storage: lavender or cedarwood are particularly suitable (woods rich in essential oils). Our favourite remedy is simply vinegar water, which can be sprayed on or applied with a brush or cloth. Mix lukewarm water with a good splash of ordinary white houshold vinegar.
If an infestation nevertheless occurs, the affected product should be aired and ideally steamed with a steam iron. Moth damage is not a sign of poor quality or lack of cleanliness – quite the opposite. It is a sign of quality, since moths do not eat what is harmful to them.
The smaller the hole, the easier it is to repair, so we recommend acting quickly. This is especially important for Merino jersey products, as the knitted fabric can unravel and turn a tiny hole into a much larger run in no time. We can repair moth holes (within certain limits). Please feel free to contact us for details. Kindly note that we only offer repairs for products made by us and provided to us in a cleaned condition.
