Merino wool mitt dreadlock

[hemi1300]

Does anybody else have a problem with the merino wool mitt get dreadlocked (if this is the proper word) after use? Any way to avoid this? I love my merino mitt but after every use, when it dries out, the fibers are rough and tangled together. Have to brush it out after every use to keep it nice and soft

[hemi1300]

I'm wondering if putting it in the dryer on low heat after use would prevent this? Seems like when it is damp and I let it air dry for a few days the wool fibers dry tangled up together

[Kingsford]

I've only seen that issue when people put them in the washing machine.

[SVillalon]

i've seen it happen the first time i've used it. did not put it in the washign machine or dryer. What i do now is after use i let it soak in the water and rinse it a few times in the bucket. then give it a soft squeeze to drench the water out. I put it on one hand and with the other had i kind of feather it out, just waving my lose hand over the wool mit. hang it on the clothesline to air dry and if i got time i'll "feather" it out again ti'll the fibers seems lose*. Thats just me, if there are any tips out there please let us know.

Edited August 16, 2017 by SVillalon

[Chonke]

I think there was someone here who restored his wash mitts with those really fine pet combs. It might work with the merino one too.

[hemi1300]

I think there was someone here who restored his wash mitts with those really fine pet combs. It might work with the merino one too.

Brushing it does work to make it nice and fluffy again, but kind of a pain when I have to do it after every wash

[DetailedbyTate]

I use my sidekick to dry it after use.

[flylowdude]

I just used a merino wool mit for the first time today. I'm letting it air dry right now. I will watch out for "dreadlocked" fibers after it is dry. Thanks for the heads - up.

[ocdrifter]

My mitt never feels Irie, I rinse my mitt out real good then wring it out, use a towel and wipe it down, then I take it and hang it on a hanger for pants to let it air dry, I wouldn't put it in the dryer it will make it stiff like viagra, ops did I say that, this is a family forum and I'm a schmuck. Never leave it in the bucket to dry and don't put it in the sun. Leave it in a cool area.

[chops1sc]

Since it is made of natural fibers I imagine you will have to brush it out more than the synthetic pads.