How to care for your handmade felt products

At Rokhu, every felt product tells its own story. Handcrafted in Nepal from 100% natural sheep's wool, our products stand for tradition, sustainability, and genuine craftsmanship. Whether it's a cat cave, slippers, dryer balls, or home accessories – with proper care, they will last you a long time.

Here you can learn how to best care for your felt products.

🐑 Why wool felt is special

Our felt products are created by felting sheep's wool with water, heat, and handwork. This results in a material that:

- Is dirt-repellent
- Hardly absorbs odors
- Is particularly durable and robust

That's why felt products only need to be washed rarely – good for you and the environment.

🧼 Daily care

Regular care is very simple:

- Shake out dust and dirt
- Air regularly
- Clean with a soft brush or gently with a vacuum cleaner (especially for pet products)

💡 Often, fresh air is completely sufficient to refresh wool.

💧 Gently remove stains

For small stains:

1. Dampen a clean cloth with lukewarm water
2. Gently dab the spot (do not rub)
3. If necessary, use a mild wool detergent
4. Let air dry

This way you avoid unnecessary washing.

🛁 Thorough cleaning (only when necessary)

If more intensive cleaning is needed:

- Wash by hand in lukewarm water
- Use wool detergent
- Gently press – do not wring or rub
- Rinse thoroughly

⚠️ Do not use a washing machine or hot water – this can shrink or deform the felt.

 🌬️ Drying & maintaining shape

After washing:

- Gently squeeze out excess water with a towel
- Reshape while the product is still damp
- Let air dry flat

For cat caves or similar products, you can place a towel inside to stabilize the shape.

❌ Do not tumble dry or place on radiators.

🧴 Caring for shape and surface

Over time, felt can become a little softer or slightly change its shape:

- Simply reshape when damp
- Light steam can help relax the fibers
- Do not pull hard on the fibers

🐛 Protection against moths

Since wool is a natural product, it can attract moths:

- Store clean and dry
- Use lavender or cedarwood as natural protection
- Prefer breathable storage over plastic

🌱 Sustainable & durable

At Rokhu, we focus on sustainable, fair, and durable products. With proper care, you extend the lifespan of your felt products and actively contribute to more conscious consumption.

❤️ Thank you for your support

With every Rokhu product, you support artisans in Nepal and help preserve traditional techniques. With a little care, your felt products will remain beautiful, soft, and functional for a long time.