Care instructions

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Caring for your pieces

Shuttleworth Weaving
100% Mohair — Made in South Africa

Blankets & Throws

Hand wash cold

Do not bleach

Dry flat, in shade

No tumble dry

No direct iron

Store dry, unbagged

Bouclé finish: Keep away from rough surfaces or velcro, which can snag the looped texture.

Brushed finish: Light shedding in the first few uses is normal — shake outdoors before its first wash.

Shuttleworth Weaving
Mohair — Made in South Africa

Rugs

Vacuum regularly

Blot spills, don't rub

Rotate periodically

Avoid direct sunlight

No machine wash

Professional clean as needed

Bouclé finish: Vacuum with a low-suction or brushless setting so the looped texture isn't pulled or snagged.

Brushed finish: Light shedding in the first few weeks of use is normal for a new rug and will settle down.

Mohair is tough by nature — it's what kept our animals warm through Karoo winters long before it became your blanket. With a little care, it'll outlast most things in your home.

Everyday care

Shake it out and air it in the shade every few weeks. Mohair is naturally resistant to dust and odour, so it needs less washing than you'd think.

Washing

Hand wash in cool water with a gentle wool detergent, or dry clean if you'd rather not risk it. Never wring it — press the water out gently and lay flat to dry, away from direct sun.

Bouclé finish

The looped bouclé texture can snag on rough surfaces or velcro — keep it away from anything that might catch the loops. A light brushing with a soft-bristle brush keeps the texture looking full.

Brushed finish

Brushed mohair sheds a little in the first few uses — this is normal and settles down. Shake it outdoors before its first wash.

Storage

Fold rather than hang, store somewhere dry, and avoid plastic bags — mohair needs to breathe. A cotton storage bag or pillowcase works well.