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kim.suarez
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Aug 14, 2018
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SunCityJonYou will see some pilling at first when you machine wash. For this reason, we recommend Dry Clean or light washing. However, we've got some samples we've been wearing and washing for a few weeks now and the pilling does not get out of control/unusable as we've noticed when testing other samples. We'll get some images up!
SunCityJon
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Aug 15, 2018
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kim.suarezI’m joining this drop but it should be noted merino wool should not be dry cleaned.
kim.suarez
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Aug 15, 2018
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SunCityJonThanks for this callout! We had this hoodie formally tested at a lab, both in dry cleaning and home laundering. The dry cleaning did pass for both aesthetics and dimensional stability, which out performed the home laundering in both areas. We are just passing on the directions they set from industry standards and their professional opinion.
SunCityJon
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Aug 15, 2018
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kim.suarezThis company produces handkerchiefs. Who is providing the industry standard and professional opinions?
kim.suarez
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Aug 15, 2018
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SunCityJonIt was not NorthxNorth who performed the testing. It was 3rd party testing provider Modern Testing Services.
kim.suarez
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Aug 15, 2018
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SunCityJonOf course! If you'd like more detailed testing info, feel free to email me at kim.suarez@massdrop.com and I can share specifics.
Cardamomtea
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Aug 27, 2018
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SunCityJon@SunCityJon Why shouldn't Merino wool be dry cleaned? I would like to know as I've been under the impression that most wool and silk products should be dry cleaned.
I just did a quick closet check and indeed all my wool, part wool or cashmere items all say (including my 100% merino sweater) "Professionally dry clean. Use fresh solvent. Do not press. Steam only." Some don't go into that much detail about fresh solvents.
Btw, in case it is relevant, none of these are intended to be athletic items (e.g. Icebreaker is intended for exercise). Doesn't mean they don't get used that way though... my 100% cashmer sweater is my all time favorite winter camping garment. Thank you Great Recession & Eddie Bauer.
I am super curious now as I can't think to why a clothing company would recommend the wrong method. And I am genuinely asking the question, not trying to be antagonistic. :-) Knowledge is a good thing. Thanks!
I just did a quick closet check and indeed all my wool, part wool or cashmere items all say (including my 100% merino sweater) "Professionally dry clean. Use fresh solvent. Do not press. Steam only." Some don't go into that much detail about fresh solvents.
Btw, in case it is relevant, none of these are intended to be athletic items (e.g. Icebreaker is intended for exercise). Doesn't mean they don't get used that way though... my 100% cashmer sweater is my all time favorite winter camping garment. Thank you Great Recession & Eddie Bauer.
I am super curious now as I can't think to why a clothing company would recommend the wrong method. And I am genuinely asking the question, not trying to be antagonistic. :-) Knowledge is a good thing. Thanks!
SunCityJon
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Aug 27, 2018
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CardamomteaFirst off, nobody involved in this product is a clothing maker. This is massdrop producing an item under the name of another company that makes handkerchiefs. Secondly, I still purchased two of those before anyone gets any ideas. Third, most, if not all companies that specialize in merino wool(smartwool,icebreaker,pata) products would tell you that dry cleaning dramatically reduces the life span of the garments. So yeah, you CAN dry clean them but it’s gonna reduce the life span.
kim.suarez
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Aug 27, 2018
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SunCityJonWe actually do have internal employees with apparel experience. In addition to receiving a degree in Apparel Product Development, I've been a Product Developer for over 8 years with companies including Levi's and Patagonia before joining Massdrop. For this merino quality, we've followed the direction of both the mill and the formal testing lab to ensure the proper care instructions are included on the garment. Not all merino qualities are made the same, so it is recommended to follow the specifics of how each is performing in formal testing. We've only provided this information to allow the longest lifespan of the garment.
Cardamomtea
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Aug 27, 2018
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SunCityJonWhoa, my comment was about the wool products in my closet -- it had nothing to do with this drop. I'm not interested in this drop as it's a product I don't want, nor would it fit me, even if I did want it.
I wonder if that (the do/do not dry cleaning recommendation) is a difference between wool products created for exercise versus casual wear. I always wear a liner under my sweaters, so they probably get dry cleaned roughly once a year. I would imagine that Merino wool athletic wear would get washed all the time, so perhaps that's the difference? Maybe after 20 dry cleanings Merino really starts to breakdown.. ? Interesting stuff :-)
I wonder if that (the do/do not dry cleaning recommendation) is a difference between wool products created for exercise versus casual wear. I always wear a liner under my sweaters, so they probably get dry cleaned roughly once a year. I would imagine that Merino wool athletic wear would get washed all the time, so perhaps that's the difference? Maybe after 20 dry cleanings Merino really starts to breakdown.. ? Interesting stuff :-)
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