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Wool needs to be washed slightly differently than your other [sweaters](/en-us/fabric-softener-tips/protect-your-clothes/how-to-wash-a-sweater). Wool doesn’t need to be washed frequently, so wear your sweater a few times before washing. Use a delicate or hand-wash setting on the machine. The temperature setting should be the same for wash and rinse (either warm or cold). Use a detergent that’s safe for washable delicates, like [Tide® Free & Gentle](https://tide.com/en-us/shop/type/liquid/tide-free-and-gentle-liquid). Add Downy Fabric Conditioner to protect your sweater from [stretching](/en-us/fabric-softener-tips/protect-your-clothes/how-to-keep-clothes-from-stretching-in-wash). Finally, lay your sweater flat to dry.

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First, turn your blouse inside out. Use a delicate or hand-wash setting on the machine. Set temperature to cold/cold. Use just a small amount of Tide Free & Gentle detergent. Add Downy fabric conditioner to protect your blouse from pilling. As soon as the cycle ends, remove blouse promptly to reduce wrinkles. Then, lay flat to dry. Iron while still slightly damp (use a low setting).

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[Jeans](/en-us/fabric-softener-tips/protect-your-clothes/4-myths-about-washing-your-jeans) can be tricky to wash, especially dark denim. Before washing, turn your jeans inside out, button any buttons, and zip up any zippers. Set your machine to a gentle or hand-wash setting. Use [Tide Plus Colorgaurd](https://tide.com/en-us/shop/type/liquid-detergent#viewtype:gridview/facets:/category:liquid-detergent/page:1/sortby:popularity-desc/productsdisplayed:undefined/cwidth:3/promotilesenabled:false/pcwidth::pscroll:1486) and add Downy to protect jeans from [fading](/en-us/fabric-softener-tips/protect-your-clothes/five-quick-tips-to-help-prevent-clothes-from-fading). Hang, and allow to air dry.

Wonder if you can wash the delicate fabrics? Check how to hand wash sweaters, dark jeans, silk blouse & delicate fabrics with Downy to protect from fading.


Can You Wash Sweaters, Silk Blouse and Jeans? | Downy

Yes You Can Wash Sweaters, Silk Blouse, Jeans-Laundry Tips| Downy

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If you’re obsessed with clothes, you probably go out of your way to take care of them. So when you’re dealing with delicate fabrics, you often think that dry cleaning is the only option. But- some clothes are more washable than you think!

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Yes You Can Wash Sweaters, Silk Blouse and Jeans