Can you wash certain "dry clean only" clothes?
I'm a fan of merino wool sweaters, and all of the ones I have had say that I can wash them in cold water in the delicate cycle. I also can put them in the dryer as long as I use "very low" heat. I've never had a problem.
So I went to Brooks Brothers yesterday and was thinking about getting a wool sweater. Theirs all say "dry clean only". Am I correct in assuming that this is probably only a recommendation, and that if I have had success with other sweaters I should be OK washing them as I've washed the others?
For the record, I didn't purchase the sweater. Call me lazy, that's fine, but I don't like going to the dry cleaners.
No, it is not just a recommendation. Certain wool sweaters have different fibers or were gotten differently. If you were to wash it, most likely the sweater would shrink and the wool would become of lesser quality.
If you choose to get it though, although you hate dry cleaners, I recommend it. Brooks Brothers sweaters are very high quality and worth it. Plus, if you don't get your sweater dirty you do not have to dry clean after every use.
Finisterre - Super Fine Merino Base Layers
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1 balls Angora Mohair Merino Wool Cashmere Yarn,Fine,Purplish Red,5 | US $2.00 | 22m |
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Red 100% Merino wool - recycled yarn - fine- 11oz | US $9.99 | 35m |
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1 balls Angora Mohair Merino Wool Cashmere Yarn,Fine,Silver White,13 | US $3.00 | 50m |
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shiny cotton fingering weight yarn, 3 cones, gris verde | US $16.49 | 57m |
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NEW CALVIN KLEIN MENS LS CHARCOAL GRAY Merino Wool Sweater SIZE M Retail $112.00 | US $32.99 | 1h 7m |
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NEW CALVIN KLEIN MEN LONG SLEEVE PURPLE STRIPE MERINO WOOL V-NECK SWEATER SIZE M | US $32.99 | 1h 7m |
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NEW CALVIN KLEIN MEN LONG SLEEVE PURPLE STRIPE MERINO WOOL V-NECK SWEATER SIZE L | US $32.99 | 1h 8m |
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Baracuta G9 "Hazlewood" Herringbone harrington jacket.size XXL and BNWT | US $88.89 | 1h 15m |
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Womens Fashion Nellik Wool Tank Top Size S | US $9.99 | 1h 24m |
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NWT $98 Banana Republic Sequin Circles Cardigan Sweater sz S Valentine's gift | US $34.99 | 1h 26m |
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Lot of 8 Skeins ICE BRIZ ALPACA (20% Alpaca 40% Merino Wool) Yarn Bright Green M | US $9.99 | 1h 27m |
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BODEN MERINO HENLEY SIZE 20 BNWOT | US $23.81 | 1h 30m |
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4 balls Angora Mohair Merino Wool Cashmere Yarn,Fine,Milky White,1 | US $9.99 | 1h 31m |
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ANN TAYLOR Loft Dark Pink White Stripe Merino Wool Sweater w/Rosette Medium NWOT | US $6.70 | 1h 34m |
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Icebreaker: Nature 150: Sweetheart: Black/Clematis Print: Medium | US $40.00 | 1h 40m |
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BANANA REPUBLIC New with Tags Men's Argyle Sweater Extra Fine Merino Wool | US $15.99 | 1h 43m |
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TALBOTS 2X NWT Heather Pink ITALIAN MERINO Lightweight Wool Cardigan ~ Beautiful | US $36.01 | 1h 43m |
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J. CREW Sm Black Super Fine ALPACA Blend V-Neck Cardigan Jet Buttons ~ PRETTY! | US $14.99 | 1h 43m |
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BMW : M6 2DR CPE V10 COMFORT ACCESS HEADS UP NAV SIRIUS HD BLUETOOTH 500 HP | US $44,888.00 | 1h 48m |
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2x100g Merino Wool Cashmere Sweater/Scarf/Shawl Yarn,Sport,Orange,207 | US $9.99 | 1h 49m |
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4 balls Angora Mohair Merino Wool Cashmere Yarn,Fine,Milky White,1 | US $9.99 | 1h 51m |
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NEVE YVONNE 100% NEW WOOL SCARF BLUE WHITE FLORAL NEW WITH TAGS, BEAUTIFUL!! | US $18.99 | 1h 51m |
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Lot of 8 Skeins ICE MERINO SILK (95% Merino 5% Silk) Hand Knitting Yarn Green | US $8.99 | 2h |
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1 balls Angora Mohair Merino Wool Cashmere Yarn,Fine,Milky White,1 | US $2.76 | 2h 2m |
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Super Soft Merino Wool V-Neck Sweater XL NWOT | US $9.99 | 2h 4m |
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Womens Banana Republic size Medium M black Merino Wool sweater long sleeve | US $6.50 | 2h 10m |
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WOMEN'S BANANA REPUBLIC SWEATER MERINO WOOL CREWNECK NWT $59.50 L | US $19.99 | 2h 13m |
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EXTRA FINE ITALIAN MERINO BROOKS BROTHERS MENS SWEATER L TURTLE NECK OLIVE | US $19.99 | 2h 18m |
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CLARK & GREGORY - Soft Merino Wool L/S V-Neck Sweater - Sz. L - NWT! | US $49.99 | 2h 19m |
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Brand New Robert Talbott 100% Merino Wool, 1/4 Zip Sweater in a Light Green XL | US $44.99 | 2h 23m |
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2x100g Merino Wool Cashmere Sweater/Scarf/Shawl Yarn,Sport,Orange,207 | US $9.99 | 2h 28m |
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1 balls Angora Mohair Merino Wool Cashmere Yarn,Fine,Purplish Red,5 | US $2.10 | 2h 31m |
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NEW CALVIN KLEIN MEN LONG SLEEVE HEATHER BROWN MERINO WOOL V-NECK SWEATER SIZE L | US $32.99 | 2h 31m |
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NEW CALVIN KLEIN MEN LONG SLEEVE HEATHER BROWN MERINO WOOL V-NECK SWEATER SIZE M | US $32.99 | 2h 34m |
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Smartwool Kids Midweight Crew, Blue, Small | US $17.50 | 2h 34m |
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Smartwool Kids Midweight Crew, Blue, Medium | US $34.99 | 2h 36m |
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Smartwool Kids Midweight Crew, Pink, XL | US $34.99 | 2h 37m |
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Banana Republic sweater Extra Fine Italian Merino | US $5.99 | 2h 39m |
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Smartwool Kids Midweight Crew, Pink, Large | US $34.99 | 2h 39m |
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Queen Hypoallergenic Superior Merino Wool Comforter ~ Quilt, a Down Alternative | US $129.99 | 2h 43m |
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supersoft merino yarn dk wt, 500g (1.1lb) on 5 balls, orange crush | US $18.48 | 2h 43m |
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supersoft merino yarn dk wt, 500g (1.1lb) on 5 balls, tango | US $13.27 | 2h 45m |
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I/O Bio Women's Sports Bra Top Merino Wool | US $19.99 | 2h 45m |
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WOW BANANA REPUBLIC WOMAN SWEATER SIZE S FINE ITALIAN MERINO KHAKI TURTLE NECK | US $9.99 | 2h 49m |
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NEW CALVIN KLEIN MENS LONG SLEEVE GRAY STRIPE MERINO WOOL V-NECK SWEATER SIZE S | US $32.99 | 2h 52m |
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NEW CALVIN KLEIN MENS LONG SLEEVE GRAY STRIPE MERINO WOOL V-NECK SWEATER SIZE XL | US $32.99 | 2h 52m |
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NEW CALVIN KLEIN MEN LONG SLEEVE PURPLE STRIPE MERINO WOOL V-NECK SWEATER SIZE M | US $32.99 | 2h 54m |
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NEW CALVIN KLEIN MENS LONG SLEEVE RASBERRY MERINO WOOL V-NECK SWEATER SIZE M | US $32.99 | 2h 57m |
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NEW CALVIN KLEIN MENS LONG SLEEVE RASBERRY MERINO WOOL V-NECK SWEATER SIZE L | US $32.99 | 2h 58m |
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Smartwool Kids Midweight Crew, Blue, XS | US $34.99 | 3h 3m |
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Smartwool Kids Midweight Crew, Pink, XS | US $34.99 | 3h 5m |
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Smartwool Kids Midweight Crew, Pink, Small | US $34.99 | 3h 6m |
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2x100g Merino Wool Cashmere Sweater/Scarf/Shawl Yarn,Sport,Pink,216 | US $9.99 | 3h 7m |
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New Banana Republic Extra Fine Merino Womens Wool Sweaters Size Small | US $15.99 | 3h 18m |
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4 balls Angora Mohair Merino Wool Cashmere Yarn,Fine,Red,4 | US $9.99 | 3h 31m |
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1 balls Angora Mohair Merino Wool Cashmere Yarn,Fine,Orange Red,10 | US $.99 | 3h 43m |
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cashmere blend yarn, "4ply" wt 1lb on 3cones dark petrol 1250 | US $31.00 | 3h 43m |
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cashmere / merino 30% / 70% yarn dk wt, 500g (1.1lb) on 5 balls, firefly | US $19.38 | 3h 43m |
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RED On Line Linie 194 SOLO yarn ruffled scarf knitting kit color #0206 | US $14.99 | 3h 44m |
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Banana Republic KENAR Double Breasted Italian MERINO WOOL SWEATER XL 14-16-18 | US $19.99 | 3h 46m |