Caring for Creswick Products

With the right care, your Creswick purchase will last for years to come. Please refer to individual products for detailed care instructions. 

Below is a general guide to caring for your Creswick products 

Alpaca Quilts 

Dry clean only, regularly air in the sunlight 

Alpaca Blankets & Throws 

Dry clean only, cool iron if required 

Alpaca Pillows 

Fluff and air regularly, gently hand wash in warm water using approved wool detergent, excess moisture should be removed by squeezing the pillow by hand, allow the 

pillow to dry in a warm, well-ventilated area 

Merino Fine Wool Blankets 

Warm hand wash with wool detergent, do not bleach or spin dry, dry flat in the shade, warm iron if required. May be dry cleaned at 60c.

Essential Wool Blankets 

Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle with wool mix detergent, line dry, do not tumble dry.

Bamboo and Cotton Blankets 

Cold delicate/wool machine wash, pull to shape while wet, do not bleach, do not tumble dry, cool iron if required, do not dry clean 

Picnic Rugs 

Eureka Rug – Hand wash in approved wool detergent, do not bleach, warm rinse well, normal spin, do not tumble dry, warm iron, dry in shade, dry cleanable 

Billabong Rug – Spot clean with approved wool detergent or cold water. Do not put in wash machine.  

 

Wool Blend Throw - Cold wool machine wash, in approved wool detergent, do not bleach, rinse well normal spin. Do not tumble dry. 

 

Possum Garments 

Hand wash with care in luke warm water, use approved wool wash, rinse well, dry flat naturally, can be dry cleaned 

Alpaca Garments 

Warm hand wash, do not bleach, rinse well, normal spin, do not tumble dry, dry flat in shade, cool iron, can be dry cleaned 

Silk Garments 

Dry clean only 

Cotton Silk Garments 

Cool hand wash separately, do not soak, do not bleach, do not wring, do not tumble dry, line dry in shade, cool iron on reverse side only, can be dry cleaned 

Cotton Garments 

Cool hand wash separately, do not soak, do not bleach, do not wring, do not tumble dry, line dry in shade, cool iron on reverse side only, can be dry cleaned 

Tencel Garments 

Hand wash in cold water, do not soak, do not bleach, do not wring, cool iron, can be dry cleaned 

Linen Jersey Garments 

Wash separately, hand wash in cold water, cold rinse, do not soak, do not bleach, do not wring, do not tumble dry, dry flat in shade, cool iron on reverse side of fabric, can be dry cleaned 

Linen Garments 

Cold gentle machine wash with like colours, do not bleach, do not soak, do not rub, dry inside out in the shade, do not dry in direct sunlight, do not tumble dry, cool iron, can be dry cleaned 

Wool Garments 

Warm hand or machine wash on wool cycle, normal spin, wash colours separately, line dry or lay flay in shade, warm iron, do not tumble dry, do not bleach, can be dry cleaned 

Wool Cashmere Garments 

Warm hand wash in approved detergent, warm rinse well, gently squeeze out excess water, do not tumble dry, dry in shade, cool iron, can be dry cleaned 

Cashmere Garments 

Hand wash in cold water, do not bleach, do not tumble dry, can be dry cleaned, lay flat to dry, cool iron if necessary 

Bamboo Garments 

Warm gentle machine wash separately, use mild detergent, do not spin dry 

Viscose Garments 

Gentle cold machine wash, line dry, do not bleach, do not tumble dry, dry without delay away from direct sunlight, warm iron, do not dry clean 

Synthetic Garments 

Gentle hand wash, do not bleach, do not soak, do not tumble dry, wring dry in a towel, shake to remove creases, dry flat, light warm iron if required, do not dry clean, dry away from direct sunlight 

Embellished Tees 

Cold hand wash inside out, do not bleach, do not soak, do not tumble dry, cool iron on reverse, can be dry cleaned 

Viscose Knitwear 

Wash separately, hand wash in cold water, do not soak, do not bleach, do not wring, gently squeeze, reshape and lay flat to dry in shade, cool iron, can be dry cleaned 

Wool Cashmere Coats 

Dry clean only, warm iron if required 

Wool Coats 

Dry clean only, press under a cloth with a warm iron if required 

Wool Scarves  

Pure Wool – Do not wash, do not bleach, can be dry cleaned, can be ironed less than 110 degrees Celsius 

Printed Wool - Do not wash, do not bleach, can be dry cleaned, can be ironed less than 110 degrees Celsius 

Cashmere Scarves 

Do not wash, do not bleach, can be dry cleaned, can be ironed less than 110 degrees Celsius 

Silk Scarves 

Brushed Silk – Do not wash, do not bleach, can be dry cleaned, can be ironed less than 110 degrees Celsius 

Thick Silk – Wash at 30 degrees Celsius, do not bleach, do not tumble dry, can be ironed less than 110 degrees Celsius 

Fine Silk – Do not wash, do not bleach, can be dry cleaned, can be ironed less than 110 degrees Celsius 

Rabbit Scarves 

Do not wash, do not bleach, can be dry cleaned, can be ironed less than 110 degrees Celsius 

Alpaca Accessories 

Warm hand wash, do not bleach, rinse well, normal spin, do not tumble dry, dry flat in shade, cool iron, can be dry cleaned 

Possum Accessories 

Hand wash with wool detergent, rinse well, dry flat naturally in shade, do not tumble dry, can be dry cleaned 




Brushing

Brushing is effective on unshorn, long wool products only. After washing, the wool fibres will likely revert back to their natural curly state. When fibre is wet, brush with a wire wool comb and it will help restore the fluffy appearance and natural “loft” of the fibres once it dries.

Drying

Air-dry your sheepskin by hanging it on a line or laying it out flat – although please remember, not in direct sunlight. It is important to stretch sheepskin during the drying process – this helps to retain the shape and prevent excessive shrinkage. Please do not tumble dry, iron or bleach your sheepskin!

Washing

Auskin natural sheepskins can be hand washed in warm water (40°C / 104°F) using a mild liquid detergent that is suitable for hand washing dishes. Please note that hand washing may affect the appearance of the natural wool fibres and the leather pelt. Creswick recommends Dry Cleaning for optimum results.

Spills and Stains

To avoid permanent damage, accidental spills and stains should be dealt with immediately. Before using any stain treatment, make sure you have ‘contained the stain’ and this will stop it spreading further.


Care instructions for Wool and Natural Fibers

The fluff on the surface of your wool item is completely normal. These are loose fibres within the weave that have made their way to the surface of the item. Once on the surface they cling and bunch up into balls of fluff.

To reduce this and for the general upkeep of your natural fibres, we would recommend the following:
Shaking your item or beating the blanket or throw regularly. Pick a dry day with good ventilation and hang the blanket or throw on a line outside, this will help freshen your blanket or throw. It will also help with loose fibres. We recommend running a lint brush/roller or sticky tape around your hand to help remove the loose fibres left on the blanket before you bring it inside. Alternatively, lay the item flat and use a wool comb to remove the loose fibres(this can take time and be a little messy but worth doing.) Once this has been done, we would recommend you iron the blanket or throw on the wool setting to seal in the fibres the heat from the iron will also kill off any dust mites, please check the care label first before doing this as some items are not suitable for ironing.

If you want to wash your item, please check the care label first. Some of our products are dry clean only. Wool will take on around 30% of its weight in water so it can easily misshape unless laid flat to dry. We recommend placing a towel underneath the item and rolling out the excess water before reshaping and lying flat again to dry. If the wool does not completely dry you may notice a wool smell this means the item needs more drying time. Airing the blanket regularly will really help keep your blanket fresher and prolong its life so you can enjoy it for years to come.