Wool overcoats belong to wool products. Wool is a natural animal fiber with excellent warmth retention and comfort, which is due to its special scale structure. The outer layer of wool has scales, just like fish scales. Wool fabric will move to the root of wool when it is rubbed in the washing process, and the scales of wool will stick together, making it difficult to pull apart, resulting in the shrinkage of woolen coat.

It is precisely because of this special scale structure that woolen overcoats tend to shrink when washed. However, strictly speaking, the root of wool shrinkage is not water. From the above principle, we can know that the root of shrinkage lies in kneading. Therefore, the most important thing in woolen coat washing care is to avoid excessive friction, such as hand washing.

So how should we avoid shrinking wool coats?

1. Direct dry cleaning, this tile washing method will not cause shrinkage.

2. Pay attention to avoid excessive rubbing, such as washing hands.

3. According to the washing label on the coat, if there is a drum washing machine, it can be washed by machine in wool washing mode.

Of course, there is another way to solve the problem of wool shrinkage from the root, and that is to choose to buy mercerized wool products. This kind of peeled wool product not only has a smoother feel and a brighter texture, but also completely eliminates the possibility of shrinkage.