Illinoisbow

Hey guys i'm getting ready to wash all my hunting gear for the upcoming season but i wasnt quite sure how to wash a wool jacket my grandpa gave me last year. Do i wash it in cold water in the washing machine or maybe hand wash it? I just want to make sure i dont ruin it since it was used by my grandpa 30 to 40 years ago when he was in the marines.
Thanks

Red Lion

Well, I have a wool coat for hunting and I wash it cold in the gentle cycle in washer and then hang to dry and it has not shown any negative effects after 3 years and at least 6-8 washes.

Illinoisbow

Thanks Red Lion
Any other opinions out there?

CTJohnB

R U doing that in Cold water I assume ?? cuz I have yet to wash my wool cloths and they need it LOL everyone told me they'd shrink?

Red Lion

I have washed mine several times in cold water and gentle cycle, and then air dry/hang to dry. I have had no issues with shrinking. I do not dry in a dryer, as I do have some concern for the wool being damaged by the heat.

HuntingEd

Thought about gettin them Dry Cleaned???

Red Lion

You can do that, but why waste the money if careful?

nyorange

Throw some Ivory Snow or woolite in a 1/4 -1/2 filled (lukewarm) bathtub, drop in coat or pants etc. Let soak for at least 10 minutes, Stomp around on them with barefeet for at least 5 minutes. Drain water, refill , stomp around on them again to rinse and then hang to dry. I got old wool stuff that is only used for hunting and never gets cleaned except for this ritual once every few years. Hang it outon the cabin porch for a day prior to hunting and after hunting and its good for another few years.
Take care.

Illinoisbow

thanks a lot guys i ended up doing exactly what Red Lion said and it seems to have worked out fine

Fieldmouse

Give it to your wife and/or girlfriend tell her you want it scent free for hunting.