Materials

• Ruskovilla's certified and mulesing-free organic merino wool comes from Argentina and Uruguay
• Certification ensures good treatment of animals, including nutrition, shelter and health care
• Sheep graze freely, except for annual shearing, and professional shepherds are trained and supervised by local authorities
• Ruskovilla uses extra fine quality, 18.5 micron merino wool, which is non-itchy and comfortable on skin
• The wool's excellent thermal insulation properties are due to its curly structure
• Wool balances body temperature, absorbs moisture and warms even when damp
• Wool is a fire-safe material

Wash & Care Instructions

• No washing is required before first use
• Wool softens in the first wash, which increases comfort of use especially on a sensitive skin
• Wool neutralises odours, and often just airing is enough to clean
• After regular use, the garment should be washed, as washing helps the wool fibres to recover and retain their elasticity
• Ruskovilla wool products are not treated with a moth repellent, so remember to protect the wool product from moths and beetles. When not in constant use, store wool products in a sealed plastic bag, e.g. in the product's original package
• Wash by hand or by using the 30 Celsius degree hand or wool wash program using a biodegradable wool washing detergent
• Ruskovilla recommends the Sonett wool and silk washing liquid for washing and Sonett gall soap for stain removal
• Reshape the garment immediately after washing
• Wool shrinks slightly in the first wash, which has been taken into account in the sizing of the products

Manufacturing

• Organic wool is knitted in Orivesi and Kangasala, Finland
• The colours are achieved as safely as possible with reactive dyes, without chromium dyes and heavy metal salts
• The product is handmade and packaged by Ruskovilla's own professionals in Artjärvi, Finland
• The product is not finished with protective substances harmful to humans and nature
• Surplus wool swatches are part of our ecological clothing production: light-coloured wool is carded into bedding fillings, while colourful wool is used for crafts supplies and for industrial purposes, such as oil absorbing mats
• All Ruskovilla products are made with 100% renewable energy. They use renewable geothermal energy to heat their production, warehouse and shop premises