Wool misconceptions | Fjällräven Academy

Let’s face it humans. When it comes to creating raw materials for functional outdoor use, sheep are better than us. By simply hanging around in the outdoors for at least 10 000 years (according to archaeological finds), they have managed to evolve a raw material that has so many functional advantages that it leaves other raw materials in the dust.
A material that has been along for that long of course comes with some misconceptions. Today, Johanna and Erik will answer some of the most frequent misconceptions about wool.
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[@jangomoonstomp]

I love genuine folks like these presenters, so refreshing 🤩

[@Anfernee3355]

I do not understand how these videos do not get more likes. Fjallraven has stood out to me by their genuine desire to educate people like me who want to learn but simply do not know. They are the only manufacturer in this space that I see doing this. It instills in me so much more trust in them, and more confidence in the products I purchase from them.

[@ruek66]

Great video, but tell me one thing, your wash label says 30 degrees - but my washing machine says wool program 40 degrees! What to do?!

[@rapptor123456789]

Try a program that says something like "Delicates 30" or handwash program. I often find those to work pretty well

[@ruek66]

@@rapptor123456789 thanks for the tip, but I have done some experiments and “wool 40” actually works fine!

[@marcoprins4880]

Is it normal for wool to shed a lot? My wool sweater is shedding a LOT after the first wash

[@joshwilcox8941]

How many microns is the Lada sweater?

[@adventuresincampingwithcar8622]

What is the thermos insulative property percentage of wet wool, compaired to dry wool?

[@xeno4746]

Interesting. How do I keep the moth out of the wool?

[@beckyfairless3747]

My personal experience with this is that I purchased an Aran wool sweater and it is unwearable. It is very harshly itchy. I have no idea what the micron measurement of the yarn is but I cannot wear the sweater even over an undershirt.

[@kevinbungles]

Love here videos fro Fjall

[@2005bluedemon]

What is the jacket you were using as an example?

Hello, It is the Keb wool padded jacket : www.fjallraven.com/eu/en-gb/men/jackets/trekking-jackets/keb-wool-padded-jacket-m?v=F86399%3a%3a7323450796778

[@2005bluedemon]

@ Thank you for the quick response. Have many different brands but yours….. looking at a system for my fishing habit!!!!! Haven’t explored the wool element, but ready. Thanks again for your time.

[@realJohnJohn]

🎉 never stop using wool - thx

[@danielcanovas341]

Other than the merino Henley every fjallraven wool sweater or beanie I've used is very itchy.

[@GetUpTheMountains]

I own 2 of the 1960 logo hats (also FR, please sell the 1960 logo patch as just a patch) in lambswool and they are as soft and non itchy as can be.

[@MythicalRedFox]

I have a Brattlands hat, which is moderately itchy, but also a lambswool lada sweater, which is very soft and basically not itchy at all. I think it's the lambswool that makes the difference.

[@nige630]

Great video……

[@chux72vette]

Wool is definitely the best way to go no matter where.

[@fjmacuer]

will you start blending wool in your pants, rather than cotton?

[@rossutigard]

wool is greater than synthetics for warmth and moisture!

[@joachimsantiago1424]

Chocoh à l'aide choco

[@joachimsantiago1424]

Non c'est bon il y a mon papa

[@michelegosse7116]

itchy? Yes some skins are sensitive to wool, do not deny it, and some wools are itchy on every skin if not treated. And itchy skin(food allergies !!) needs protection from wool.

[@SingleMaltSmash]

More akward than scenes from Portlandia. Good info though. Most of the wool I wear is from around ww1 and ww2 in greatcoats, and of course it is prickly. Interestingly though, sweating in the wool seems to eliminate the itch. I've heard its the barbs in the wool on a microscopic scale that bite into skin, and sweating must do something akin to felting them

[@chantalbosque7033]

Frr et rien frère

[@وجدي-غ7ز]

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