Merino for a tank top

[CraftyMommaOf2]

OK...would it be right to lanolize a tank top made from koolaid dyed merino to soften it back up? Do I need to lanolize it or just wash it? Or lanolize it a little? Any advice is much appriciated mamas :love

[Arwyn]

If you want an alternative to sheep sweat aka lanolin :baa I've heard some wool manufacturers recommend using hair conditioner to soften. Haven't tried it myself, so I can't tell you whether it works.

Has anyone else heard of this or actually tried it?

btw, nothin' wrong with sheep sweat :wool (we wouldn't be here on this forum together if it weren't for its magical properties!) I just sometimes like pointing out whence lanolin actually comes. :sly:

[littleturtlemama]

yup, I've used conditioner with much luck to soften things up. I wouldn't do lanolin, it'll just make it sticky, not soft.

[CraftyMommaOf2]

Right on...thanks!!! :love