How Long Does a Wool Quilts Last?

Wool quilts were in the use since eighteen century and till now it’s trending. Why not trend? The warmth and coziness, the wool quilt provides are hardly exceeded by any other quilt.  The wool quilt would be your perfect sleep companion. Their lightweight makes it so convenient to use as compared to other quilts such as cotton which are heavier. As the name suggests, wools are the principal raw material that is used to manufacture wool quilts. The warm wool quilt definitely enhances your sleep, especially during the winter. You might wonder how many winters you can reuse this warm wool quilt in a good condition.

How long does a wool quilt last?

We can’t exactly say how long would the wool quilts would last. The quilts made from 100% pure wool would last longer than the wool and cotton mixed quilt. Wool quilts usually maintain their shape so as not to wear and tear like other quilts which is also a factor that make them last longer. The quality of the wool used and the manufacturing technique also determines whether the quilt would last longer or not. Usually, wool quilts last for one or two decades but it also depends on how you use and maintain them. It may last even longer if you take good care of it. Including its durability, the wool quilts have also some other benefits that you would love to know.

Benefits of wool quilt

Using wool quilts has certain benefits. Wools are breathable, antiallergenic, moisture-wicking, and incredibly temperature regulating which benefits us for our better sleep. Let’s discuss how.

Breathable

Wools are breathable and this property makes them suitable for a variety of climates. They have the ability to keep you warm in winter and cool in summer. You can enjoy wool quilts in almost all seasons of the year although it is used more generally in winter to keep your body warm and cozy.

Temperature regulating

Furry animals just can adapt to the temperature very easily, even if it is extremely hot or extremely cold, thanks to their wool which is temperature regulating. Wool could absorb the sweat at the core of its fiber and maintain the layer of dry air next to the skin. Thus, it can internalize the moisture inside and maintains a dry setting outside, due to which wool quilt is supposed to be the excellent temperature regulator.

Moisture wicking

We hate the feeling of being wet due to sweating while we are sleeping but with a wool quilt, you don’t have to worry about this wetness. Wool has the property of moisture wickedness. It can absorb your sweat into the heart of its fiber, and also draw off moisture through small openings within the fabric. Thus the surface of the wool would be dry to the touch. With the wool quilt, you don’t have to feel worried about being wet due to sweat as its wool would absorb it providing you with comfortable sleep.

Hypoallergenic

Some of you may be tired of the quilts which are allergic to you. With wool quit, you don’t have to worry about the allergy since wools are naturally hypoallergic. Wools not only produce fewer dust particles but also absorb moisture to fight against the dust. They absorb Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) which may be the allergy-causing factor. Thus, the wool quilt is a great option for one with sensitive skin as it won’t cause rashes or itching.

What will ruin your wool quilt?

Excessive moisture

We must have known about the moisture-wicking property of wool till now. Wool can absorb the moisture of half of its weight without any damage. However, keeping wool wet longer time can damage its fiber. You must not keep the wool quilt moist for a longer time. You should be careful while washing and drying them. it should not be dried hanging up when completely drenched so as to avoid the stretching of the wool quilt. Similarly, keeping the wool in a moist area may lessen the life of the wool quilt. Hence the wool quilt must be stored in a moist-free area for the long run.

Pests

Wools are the natural protein that pests and insects love to feed resulting in ultimately damaging to your warm wool quilts. You need to adopt the prevention method to safeguard your quilts against these nasty wool predators. Some methods to repel these pests could be using the lavender scent or spreading the dried lavender in the space you store them. You can also spread cedar ships around your quilt. Lavender and Cedar are natural pest repellants. In the worst condition, you can use the chemical pests repellant too which are easily available in the local market.

Washing mistakes

Wools are better not washed in the hot water as they may deform their original shape. Using harsh detergent and bleaching them may destroy the fabric. and decrease the life of the fabric. Thus wool quilts should be washed with proper care, use of the correct detergent and in a gentle cycle, if watched in a machine. Similarly while dying it should not be hung up instead it should be laid down as it is susceptible to being stretched out.

Storing mistakes

We generally need wool quilts in winter. Most of the time throughout summer It is stored somewhere in your cupboard, below your bed, or somewhere else. You may wonder if you are storing it properly. As we already mentioned, your woolen quilt can be damaged by pests if you do not store it properly. You must take care that the wool quilt does not get direct sunlight in the place you have stored it. Similarly, storing it in an excessively moist place also could damage it. Thus your wool quilt should be stored in a clean, dust-free, and dry place where there is also no access to direct sunlight. Remember not to store your wool quilts for long periods of time in space-saver bags as this might flatten the wool fibers

Ways to care for your wool quilt

Give fresh air to your quilt every day

Early in the morning, don’t just make your bed but also give your bedding fresh air. The best way to provide fresh air to your wool quilt may be simply opening the window of your room. This would help to remove the mites in your bedding. You may even keep your quilt near to window in the daylight for thirty to sixty hours, it would remove the mites further from your quilt.

Keep your quilt in mild sunlight

The winter sunlight is the best thing and even your quilt would love that. So keeping your wool once a week in the sunlight would help to keep the wool filling healthy and rejuvenated. Do remember not to keep them in harsh sunlight especially during summer as it may deform the color of your wool quilt.

Change your quilt sheet regularly

Keeping your wool quilt clean and hygienic would also extend its life and you can use it several times. The quilt may be difficult to wash regularly hence it would be easier if you provide it with a sheet. Sheets can be washed on the regular basis, every other week. Make your quilt covered with a clean sheet. Washing your sheet regularly would remove sweat particles, skin cells, dust, and mites from your quilts This simple practice on regular basis would freshen up your quilt and improve your sleep.

How to wash your quilt?

Washing your wool quilts is necessary but you wonder how to wash that bulky stuff. Well, you can easily wash it in the machine with a few precautions. Do not use harsh soap or detergent for it, use the mild detergent that is favorable for wool instead. Use cold water to wash the quilts as they may deform them. Here we present the step-wise procedure to clean your wool.

Shake the quilt

Your banket may contain dust and dirt particles so you may shake your quilt before washing it to remove them. This step can be useful to freshen up your quilt too.

Brush the quilt

Now you may lay the quilt flat on a clean, and flat ground and brush it with a soft-bristled brush. Be careful, each stroke when you brush must go in the same direction so that dust will not accumulate on the quilt. This process would help to remove the embedded dirt in your wool quilt.

Treat Stains

Although wools are not susceptible to stains yet sometimes your wool quilt may pass through the staining too. So before actually washing the quilt, you have to treat stains on your wool quilts. You can use a mild detergent or a club soda to treat your stain. You can also use 1/3 cup distilled white vinegar and 2/3 cup water which would be easily available in your home. You need to soak the stained area on them and blot them with a clean cloth. You need clean the fabric as soon as it gets stained, it may set making it harder to clean later.

Wash the quilt

You may easily wash your wool quilt in a machine. Put the quilt in the washing machine, and put the mild wool-friendly detergent or liquid soap in it. Set the washing to gentle, wool care, or hand wash cycle as per your machine and run it. Let the quilt soak for a few minutes, then cancel the cycle. Now switch the machine to the rinse cycle and let that cycle finish. You may rinse the quilt again setting the machine into one more cycle if you see the suds on the quilt’s fabric.

Remove the excess moisture

Now you may gently squinch the quilt with both of your hands to remove the excess moisture. You can also use dry clothes and roll them with the quilt to absorb the excess water in the quilt. You may need multiple clothes for this purpose. Remember not to wring out the quilt as it may ruin the shape of the wool.

Air-Dry the quilts

Lay the wool quilt flat on a clean surface on the ground. Do not hang it as it is heavy when moist and may deform its shape. Also, keep it out of direct sunlight as the sun can destroy its softness. Avoid using the dryer to dry your quilts as it can shrink the wool quilt. You can just lay it in a shady area and let it air dry on its own.

Finally

Wool is your best sleep companion as they have a variety of benefits like being durable, moisture-wicking, hypo-allergic, temperature regulating, and breathable. Generally, the longevity of your wool quilt lies in your hands, and how you use it, and how you cared for it.  So you can provide good maintenance to it by timely washing it with care and storing it properly. With it, you can use your wool quilt for decades and enjoy sleeping in it’s warmth!