Angora Knit for You

You know you've been wanting one, make 2010 the year you give yourself the sweater of your dreams. 

We want to help you make it possible so ask us about payment plans geared to your needs.

Visit us at Angora Knit for You to purchase a gorgeous 100% angora sweater - then use the instructions below to keep it beautiful!

How to Clean an Angora Sweater and Other Angora Items

Washing and caring for your heirloom angora - I do not recommend any particular way to wash your sweater but rather encourage you to check out the links below and find the method that works best for you.  If you have tips and advice please send it to me and I will post it here on washing and caring for these garments.  In the end only you can find the best, easiest and most efficient way to launder your angora item but below are numerous articles to help you decide.

  Below are a number of links to various companies that instruct on how to wash angora.  No matter what they may say please NEVER put your angora into the dryer, washer or out in the sun.  Do not iron these items.  Basically a mild detergent is all it will take clean your sweater, you can even use shampoo and conditioner.  I would also suggest buying one or 2 sweater racks so you can get air all around your item while drying.  Putting it in the shade outside is great but no sun please, we don't want it to shrink, and if it above 75º in the shade it may be best to wait until it cools down out there.  Please review the websites below and if you have any questions feel free to contact us!  Would really like to hear about the dry cleaning experiences.

http://www.eucalan.com/

One site claims that angora items can be dry cleaned, be sure to check with your cleaners and question them regarding their experience with this fiber before you hand over your beautiful item.

 

Angora:
 Clean angora only when it gets soiled. Cleaning angora too much can break down the sweater.

Dry cleaning angora is the best way to care for it, but you can also hand wash it with cold water.

Avoid sunlight and bleach, as they can damage the material. Never tumble-dry or wring out an angora sweater, because it will stretch and pull the fibers.

Add salt to the water to prevent colors from running when washing angora.

Place an angora sweater in the freezer for 20 minutes to restore fluffiness.

The above is from - http://www.dependablecleaners.com/tip_january2004.html (site no longer active 10/08)- I personally have never dried cleaned angora but if the cleaner says they can do it and have experience with furs and fibers it may be the best way to get it looking brand new.

http://www.housekeepingchannel.com/showarticle.php?id=193 

Angora: Angora sweaters are a blend of rabbit hair and synthetic fibers. It's very prone to shrinking so this is one you should consider dry cleaning. If the label says it can be washed, don't put it in the machine. Instead hand wash it in Woolite and lay it flat to dry.  Borrowed from http://www.mrscleanjeans.net/pages/FAMILY/TLCforSweaters.html (site no longer active 10/08)

http://www.fiber-images.com/Free_Things/How_Tos/how-to_launder_and_care_for_handmade_garments.htm

Below borrowed from http://www.ehow.com/how_5736402_wash-angora-sweater.html

Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Fill a sink or bathtub with barely warm water.

  2. Step 2

    Add about 1 tablespoon of a clear liquid hand soap. Do not use any soap that has dyes or perfumes.

  3. Step 3

    Swirl the water around to mix the soap into the water and make it a little sudsy.

  4. Step 4

    Place the Angora sweater into the water. Push down on the sweater and gently squeeze, use the same action as if you were kneading dough. Continue to do this all over the entire sweater. Do not twist or pull on the sweater.

  5. Step 5

    Let the water out of the sink or bathtub ad refill with clean water, press down and gently squeeze the sweater.

  6. Step 6

    Let the water out of the sink or tub.

  7. Step 7

    Press down on the sweater to remove some of the excess water. Do NOT twist or wring the sweater.

  8. Step 8

    Lay the sweater flat to dry on a clean, dry, white towel. Do not press on the sweater with the towel because you will flatten the fluffy finish of the sweater. Change the towel often and flip the sweater over while it is drying. When flipping or handling only handle the towel and use the towel to flip the sweater to avoid stretching the sweater out of shape. Do not allow an Angora sweater to dry in the sun.