Petromax Loden made from 100% fulled virgin sheep’s wool is not only extremely durable but also easy to care for. Unlike conventional clothing, it requires significantly less attention. However, if your Loden does need cleaning over time, we provide you with all the tips and tricks here on how to properly wash your Loden fabric so it’s ready for every Adventure.
Everyday Care: Tips and Tricks
Loden clothing is especially hard-wearing, but every now and then it needs a little attention. The material hardly absorbs odors and is resistant to dirt. Usually, simply airing it out is enough to get rid of the campfire smell. But there are also situations where a thorough cleaning is appropriate.
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Small mishaps: Whether mud or spilled coffee – surface dirt can be easily removed with a damp cloth.
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Stubborn dirt: Crusts? No problem. Let them dry and then gently brush them off with a soft clothes brush (e.g., made of horsehair).
Note: If you carefully iron your Loden regularly, you maintain the durability of your clothing, as this smooths the raised wool fibers, compresses the fabric surface again, and strengthens the natural water and wind resistance.
Washing with our Bio-Handwaschmittel
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The right mixture: Dilute the Bio-Handwaschmittel at a ratio of 1:25 with water, e.g., 400 ml hand wash detergent in 10 liters of water.
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The soak bath: Place your Loden garment in the diluted detergent bath and let it soak for 2 hours. The water temperature should be lukewarm and not exceed 30 °C.
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Thorough rinsing: Rinse your Loden generously and thoroughly with clear water, ensuring the water temperature does not exceed 30 °C.
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Drying tips: Gently press the washed Loden garment, roll it in a dry towel, and press it several times gently to remove excess water. Then lay it flat to dry.
Important Additional Tips:
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Professional cleaning: If you don’t feel like hand washing, you can take your Loden to a dry cleaner.
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Re-lanolinizing for protection: After multiple washes, wool fats can be lost. Use high-quality wool fat (lanolin) according to the manufacturer’s instructions to give your Loden protection against wind and weather.
Good to Know: Mulesing-free Petromax Loden – Animal Welfare in Focus
Petromax stands not only for high-quality outdoor Adventure but also for responsibility. The quality of our materials and careful workmanship are crucial. But sustainability also means the well-being of animals to us.
That’s why at Petromax we say NO to the controversial mulesing procedure, where lambs have skin removed from their hindquarters without anesthesia. This is done to protect against fly infestation but is painful and sharply criticized by experts due to ethical concerns.
Petromax says NO to mulesing and YES to animal welfare!
As a responsible brand, we avoid mulesing and support alternative methods despite higher costs. Animal welfare and sustainable production are at the heart of what we do. With mulesing-free Petromax Loden, you not only wear quality but also make a statement for animal welfare and sustainable production. The dragon on your chest and a clear conscience on your skin!
