Your Arcturus blanket is loom-woven with 80% recycled wool (Note: Our Lava Canyon, Lake Washington and Sunset Peak wool blankets are made from 70% wool). The rest of the blanket is made up of hypoallergenic, synthetic fibers for durability. Our blankets have been triple washed during the production process, so it’s ready to be used right away.
Some people notice a particular smell with wool products - that’s called lanolin! It’s naturally occurring and should fade over time. However if you’d like to speed up the process, you can air out your blanket for a day or two outside while keeping it dry.
We highly recommend dry cleaning your wool blanket or hand-washing the blanket in a tub or large sink (trust us - it’s not as bad as you think!). If hand-washing, just use some lukewarm water and a small bit of wool-specific detergent to clean up your blanket. These options should substantially reduce the natural shedding of a recycled wool blanket.
If you do choose to launder at home with a washing machine, use a front load washing machine only. Do not use top loading washing machines with a center agitator as this will cause damage and will increase shedding. Only use wool-specific detergents on a gentle cycle or wool cycle and air/line dry only. Spot cleaning your blanket with a damp cloth works too.
Shedding is common and will naturally go away over time. Using a fabric shaver or a soft vacuum attachment can help reduce the fuzz. If you have a full power vacuum, use a lower power handheld model instead. If you have any further questions, please reach out to our team and we will be happy to help!
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