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Advice: Okay to Bleach Merino Wool ?
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Mar 18, 2011 at 6:24 pm #1270740
Got a few pairs of Injinji toe socks at a steep discount – due to the "Lavender" color of them – and while I have nothing against the color purple – I'd love to "tone them down" a bit….BUT not if tossing them in a gentle laundry load with bleach would hurt the wool…anyone know if bleach hurts wool ?
Mar 18, 2011 at 6:56 pm #1710986Bleach bad. Look for dye remover.
Mar 19, 2011 at 6:01 pm #1711365Bleach is definitely bad for wool. I'm a spinner and knitter, and raise my own sheep for wool. Bleach will really break the fibers down, so if you value your socks, don't use bleach. Go to http://www.prochemicalanddye.com, and click on the link for discharge supplies/color removal. The first product, deColourant Discharge agent, is labeled for protein fibers like wool, and they have a statement specifically stating that it will not damage the fibers. If there are any high-tech coatings on the fibers to reduce stains, improve wickability, etc, then it may not work as well, or stripping the dye may alter the performance of the fabric.
Mar 21, 2011 at 6:28 am #1711973Thanks to Dale and Diane for the advice – I'll be sure to get a proper dye remover so I don't destroy the socks :-) Thanks again !
Mar 21, 2011 at 8:38 am #1712006Diane's comments are correct.I would also add that another important issues is actually what the manufacture's dye process is,in conjunction with dye blockers and such.
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