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Wool Winter
Winter clothes are usually the most expensive wardrobe investments, not only because of actual materials but also because most consumers plan to use these clothes for several seasons. Garments such as leather jackets, thick wool sweaters, and the like are usually expensive, but are usually justified based on how long they will last. However, without proper winter clothing storage, even the best quality garments will quickly deteriorate. By taking a few precautions before packing away the winter wardrobe, your clothes will last from year to year looking great.
Winter clothes must be clean before they are put away. They should not only look clean, but they should also be washed well to remove any unseen stains. Though certain items may seem stain free, not all stains can be seen immediately. After several months of storage, some of those invisible stains will not be so invisible. These kinds of stains may also attract a variety of insects depending on the cause of the stain. Be sure to follow all washing instructions including dry cleaning those designated items, most commonly cashmere, lamb's wool, alpaca, merino, wool, etc. Do not use fabric softener with winter clothing that is washed at home. Softener may be used once the clothes are unpacked in the Fall, but it is better to keep them without the smells of fabric softener while in storage.
Most winter clothing is especially vulnerable to washing. Without proper washing techniques, many winter garments have short lives. If a garment label indicates that it may be hand washed, it must be done correctly. Hand washing should be done in cold water with quality detergent specifically produced for certain materials. Sweaters should be turned inside out and gently worked under the water. Pulling, wringing, and rubbing may seem like useful cleaning strategies, but really the soap and water should do most of the work. Carefully roll out the soap and water, taking it slow and then begin to rinse with more cold water. Several rinses are much better than trying to quickly purge the garment of soap. Once all of the bubbles from the soap have gone, the extra water can be removed by rolling it up in a towel. The main thing to remember when drying is not to use tumble dry or an iron. The safest drying method is to lay it flat away from any direct heat.
Once the winter wardrobe is clean, the bulk of the work is done. Sweaters and knitted clothes are folded and put into boxes or drawers. Inserting some cedar wood with the wool garments will keep moths away. Heavy suits and full-length coats should be hung on sturdy wooden clothes hangers or strong padded plastic hangers to keep their form. A crease in pants is avoided by hanging pants from the cuff or the hem. Remember, when clothes are packed away for months at a time, creases are difficult to remove.
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what is the best wool to sew a winter coat from?
i want it to be as thick and warm as possible. should i use melton? any suggestions for websites where i can look for it?
Melton or duffle might be good choices; there are also heavy wools in a variety of weaves available under the heading of coatings. Wool velour is another choice. I'd stay away from the camelhair/alpaca/mohair/cashmere coatings unless you're willing to deal with the poorer abrasion resistance compared to wool. You might also want to look for wools with a small amount of nylon or polyester blended in -- 10 to 20%. It increases the abrasion resistance and resilience of wool nicely.
Much as I love wool, I'd point out that a heavy wool coat is just that -- heavy -- much heavier in a weight for warmth ratio than more modern materials like Thinsulate. You may be able to get a much warmer coat at a lighter weight, while retaining the tailoring qualities of wool by constructing a zip out lining using something like a waterproof breathable for wind resistance and thinsulate for insulation, nd lining, with an outer shell of a lighter wool fabric.
If that sounds interesting, you might want to see if your library has Rochelle Harper's Sewing Outdoor Gear, or do some reading from the links provided at http://www.specialtyoutdoors.com
I haven't looked for good melton or duffle online -- I can usually find it locally at Fabric Depot, which has very few of their fabrics online (http://www.fabricdepot.com -- if you drop them an email at info@fabricdepot.com, they can tell you what they've got currently.
Linda MacPhee -- http://www.macpheeworkshop.com -- offers duffle and melton -- I've had good service from them in the past, and I liked the quality of their melton.
One of the better search engines for fabric, imho, is http://www.clusty.com -- enter the name of the fabric you're looking for, then click on the appropriate clusters that pop up in the left column.
Winter Woollens - Wool 30C - Load & Start Of Wash (Part 1 Of 4)
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 Winter Coat, Womens Size 12, Long 100% Wool, Charcoal  US $35.00
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 NWOT ROOTS BEIGE WOOL WINTER HAT TOQUE WITH VISOR US $9.03
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 NWT FRANGI Unisex White Wool Winter Scarf US $16.99
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 Womens LL Bean Purple/Teal Winter Coat Jacket Wool Lined LN Size M US $20.00
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 NWT Echo Winter Gloves Purple Wool with ruffled Edges Small-med Pretty US $39.60
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Stocking Cap Cookie Cutter
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Mens Coats 1943 Photo Mugs
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Wigwam® 40 Below Crew Sock
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Safe HERBAL Moth AWAY repellent NON toxic NATURAL repellent
$3.99 These non-toxic herbal moth repellent sachets are formulated with 100% natural ingredients; peppermint, rosemary, thyme and cloves. One sachet can protect one cubic foot of space. Use in your storage bins, closets and drawers.... |
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Wells Lamont 572L Ragg Wool Glove, Large
$9.72 Men's, Ragg Wool Lined Glove, Construction 85% Wool & 15% Nylon Gray Ragg Wool, C100 Thinsulate Insulation With Fully Wrapped Brushed Lining, Hob Nob Dots On Palm & Thumb, Self Hemmed.... |
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Bigmouth's Friend/Wild and Wooly
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Pedag 112 Alaska Genuine Lamb's Wool Insole with Anti-Slip Latex
Warm up cold feet with these insoles made of pure lambswool. Plus, the insoles wick away moisture, keeping your feet comfortably dry. Latex underneath helps prevent the insoles from slipping around inside your shoes.... |
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35° Below Wool Insoles
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Pedag 145 Solar Insulating Insole with 3 Layer Thermal Shield: Wool, High Tech Foam and Special Aluminium Reflector
These insoles are crafted with three layers of insulation that provide protection from cold and wet environments. 100% wool footbed, aerated foam in the middle and an aluminum layer on the bottom that reflects body heat all work together to help keep feet warm and cozy.... |
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Mitten Minders Keeps Your Little Kittens From Losing Their Mittens (Navy) 'SET OF 4'
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