[theshrike79]

You _can_ wash merino wool if you want to. You just don't need to. Just like with jeans. Unless you actually spilled something on them and want to get the stains off, you rarely need to wash proper jeans.

> Wool is naturally hygroscopic and thus has the ability to absorb moisture and transport it away from the body leaving your skin dry and comfortable. Unlike synthetic fabrics where sweat build up becomes a breeding ground for bacteria, wool’s breathability reduces the risk of your clothes taking on unpleasant body odour.

> Because of the above, wool clothing outperforms other fibres when it comes to odour resistance, and it doesn’t need to be washed anywhere near as frequently as synthetics. Simply airing your wool garment will help cleanse the fibre. This is an added benefit if you are hiking or biking and need to keep the clothing you carry to a minimum. Reducing the number of times you washing your clothes is also beneficial for the environment [0]

[0] https://www.hdwool.com/blog/is-wool-antibacterial

[lc5G]

Sorry, I should have clarified what part I was replying to. I was asking about the choice of detergent. You say it must be a wool detergent with lanolin while they say it doesn't matter.

I'd like to follow this up with the store too if you convince me that the detergent matters.

I appreciate your response.

[theshrike79]

Another guide about wool clothes in general: https://www.varusteleka.com/en/article/the-washing-and-carin...

[theshrike79]

I use this one on all my wool clothes (merino or otherwise): https://www.varusteleka.com/en/product/sonett-wool-care-300-...