Care & Use

Truly Charis offers handmade Merino Wool Jersey Clothing and Merino Wool / Lycra wool diaper covers. Wool care products can be purchased at our sister company Charis 'N Ewe. Care instructions can be found below: 

 

MACHINE WASH: Truly Charis Merino Wool clothing and diaper covers may be machine washed cold on a gentle or wool wash cycle with a cold rinse. Please lay flat to dry. 

 

HANDWASH: (When handwashing, wash separately from other colors.) Fill your sink with a few inches of lukewarm water and a drop of your favorite wool wash or mild baby shampoo. Lay the wool in the water and gently swirl it until it is fully saturated. If your wool has any dirty spots gently manipulate the wool to work them out. Drain the dirty water and rinse the wool with fresh lukewarm water. Squeeze water out. Do not twist or wring. Lay the wool in a towel and roll it up pressing firmly to remove as much moisture as possible. Unroll and lay flat to air dry.

 

 FOR STAIN REMOVAL: Apply a small amount of Fels Naptha, or Original blue Dawn dish soap and pinch into the stain. Excessive rubbing can cause felting or fading of color. Let sit and then wash as directed above.

 

LANOLIZING YOUR WOOL

SPRAY LANOLIN METHOD: Works well for wool clothing and interlock wool that is not being used as a diaper cover.

Lanolin level : light.

Supplies: Spray Lanolin, Wash Basin or Sink

STEP 1: Begin with clean wool and turn inside out. Wool can be dry or damp/freshly washed. Shake bottle of spray lanolin well.

STEP 2: Spray the first spray or two into a basin or sink. This will prevent lanolin spotting.

STEP 3: Evenly spray the wool item(s) and gently scrunch to work the lanolin solution into the wool fibers. Lay flat to air dry.

 

LANOLIN RICH WASH METHOD: Works well for wool clothing and interlock wool that is being used as a diaper cover for daytime use. May not be enough for overnight use with some babies.
Lanolin level : medium.

Supplies: Lanolin Rich Wool Wash, Wash Basin or Sink, Tablespoon measuring spoon

STEP 1: Begin with clean wool and turn inside out. Wool can be dry or damp/freshly washed. Shake bottle of lanolin rich wool wash well.

STEP 2: Fill basin or sink with tepid water. Add 1-2 TBS of lanolin rich wool wash per gallon, per item. You may find that you prefer more or less. Stir until the water is evenly milky.

STEP 3: Add wool item(s) and gently submerge. Allow wool to soak for a minimum of 15 minutes. Overnight soaking is not necessary with a good lanolin solution.

STEP 4: Squeeze water out. Do not twist or wring. Lay the wool in a towel and roll it up, pressing firmly to remove as much moisture as possible. Unroll and lay flat to air dry.

 

LANOLIN BATH METHOD: Works well for wool clothing and interlock wool that is being used as a diaper cover for daytime and overnight use.

Lanolin levelhigh.

Note: It is recommended to use a scented emulsifying bar with unscented lanolin, or vice versa. Some scents may require additional emulsifying bar to ensure a good lanolin bath.

Supplies: Emulsifying Bar, Lanolin, Wash Basin or Sink, Teaspoon measuring spoon

(a few drops of baby soap or dish soap can be used if an emulsifying bar is not available)

STEP 1: Begin with clean wool and turn inside out. Wool can be dry or damp/freshly washed.

STEP 2: Fill a small glass or measuring cup with hot (not boiling) water and add a small chunk (approximately ¼ tsp) of an emulsifying sheep or bar. Stir well.

STEP 3: Add ½ - 1 tsp. of lanolin per cover. Stir well until the solution is milky and lanolin is completely melted and emulsified. If any yellow, un-emulsified lanolin floats to the top of the solution, add additional emulsifying bar and stir well.

STEP 4: Fill basin or sink with lukewarm water. Cool the lanolin solution by adding an ice cube or two. IMPORTANT: The lanolin solution should be cooler than the basin of water, or your solution will break when added.

STEP 5: Add the lanolin solution to the water and stir. The water should remain milky with no lanolin spots or clumps.

STEP 6: Add wool item(s) and gently submerge. Allow wool to soak for a minimum of 15 minutes. Overnight soaking is not necessary with a good lanolin solution.

STEP 7: Squeeze water out. Do not twist or wring. Lay the wool in a towel and roll it up pressing firmly to remove as much moisture as possible. Unroll and lay flat to air dry.

 

DRY-LANOLIZING METHOD: Works for interlock wool that is being used as a diaper cover for daytime and overnight use.
Lanolin level : high.

 

Supplies: Lanolin

STEP 1: Begin with clean wool and turn inside out. Wool can be dry or damp/freshly washed.

STEP 2: Rub a small amount of lanolin between your hands to liquefy the lanolin.

STEP 3: Gently massage the lanolin into the inside of the cover, focusing on the wet zone. This is usually not as effective as the above method(s)

 


Truly Charis recommends the use of Charis 'N Ewe wool care products for optimal wool care. You can also find lanolin products on Amazon and Etsy.

 

WOOL INTERLOCK DIAPER COVERS 

 All wool interlock diaper covers have been felted prior to sewing and are not lanolized upon shipping. Due to the high quality of the wool interlock, many customers are able to use their covers right away without lanolizing. Wash and lanolize new woolies separately until all excess dye has been removed. Do not soak hand dyed wool for extended periods of time as this can promote dye bleeding or dye transfer.

 

PREPPING YOUR TRULY CHARIS DIAPERS: 

Truly Charis’ Diapers arrive new and unwashed. Diapers must be prepped before first wear to maximize the fiber's absorbent abilities, to remove any guide markings, and to ensure a proper fit, as diapers are not pre-shrunk.

To Prep Your TC Diapers: Wash in HOT water with a small amount of detergent. Remember not to use fabric softener as it effects absorbency. Dry in the dryer on HOT. Repeat a minimum of three (3) times, although five (5) is recommended before first use.

**It is important to keep in mind that maximum absorbency won't be reached until approximately 10 or more wash/dry cycles.**

 

  WOOL LINERS: Wool liners can be washed warm and tumble dry on low heat along with your cloth diapers. Do not lanolize.

*Note: Never twist or wring wool, simply fold and press out as much water as you can.