Why Wool Shrinks - Explained By A Dry Cleaner #laundry #wool #diy

Wool shrinks when washed improperly due to the scales / barbs of the fibers latching onto one another, AND NEVER LETTING GO. This process is known as felting and it is not correctable. This does not occur when washed in dry cleaning solvent as the fibers do not swell up. " Cashmere has less barbs / scales so it can be washed at home in water much more reliably than wool. Not all wool is the same, but its always wise to err on the side of caution!