It is important to follow the washing instructions for wool garments.We have products both containing regular wool but also sweaters with Alpaca.Washing instructions and other tips:- Never wash anything other than hand wash or wool wash.- Dry flat.- Wool is a natural material and releases its threads.- Better air the garment than wash- The more you wash, the more compact the material becomes and then the soft character will also disappear over time.-Gently fluff up threads with a soft brush.- Pick up any pimples that arise in the fabric by hand.