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

Boucle 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 & Karakul Wool — Made in South Africa

Natural Fibre Rugs

Shake out & beat gently

Turn over periodically

Do not vacuum

Hose down & wash cold

Drape to dry, fully

Reversible — use both sides

Washing: Lay flat outdoors, soak thoroughly, then wash with cold or lukewarm water and a wool-friendly detergent using a soft brush or broom. Rinse thoroughly. Never use hot water.

Stains: Act quickly — wet the area with cold water, apply a wool-friendly detergent, gently blot, then rinse thoroughly before it dries.

Settling in: Light creasing from transport and a slightly uneven surface after washing are both normal, and will settle within a few days of use as the fibres bed down.

Shuttleworth Weaving
Recycled Polypropylene — Made in South Africa

Poly Rugs

Hose down to clean

Scrub if very dirty

Air dry over furniture

Indoor & outdoor safe

No machine wash

Hard-wearing & durable

Everyday care: Simply hose down to keep clean — no delicate handling needed, this range is built for high-traffic and outdoor use.

Deep clean: If it gets very dirty, wet the rug, sprinkle with washing powder, scrub with a stiff brush, then hose off and leave to dry over garden furniture.

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.