Wood fiber is not an ordinary fabric—and needs a little more attention when washing than cotton. Those who know this can enjoy their favorite wijld pieces for years.
01 · The short version- Wash before first wear—especially before exercising
- Mild detergent only—no heavy-duty detergent, no fabric softener
- 30 degrees, gentle spin cycle (approx. 600 rpm)
- No tumble dryer—air-dry instead
- Air more often, wash less often—wood fiber naturally stays fresher than cotton
Lyocell—the fiber your WoodShirts are made of—is obtained from wood pulp. It is silky-soft, temperature-regulating, and naturally inhibits bacterial growth. That’s why a WoodShirt still feels fresh after a full day.
These properties come at a price, however: wood fiber reacts more sensitively to harsh detergents and high temperatures than cotton. Those who take this into account can enjoy it for years—those who don’t significantly accelerate the aging of the fiber.
“The more gently you wash your WoodShirts, the longer they retain their properties.”
Fibrillation –
not a defect, but a fiber.
Perhaps after a few washes, you’ve noticed that intense colors look somewhat duller than they did at first. This is not a defect—it is a known characteristic of the lyocell fiber called fibrillation.
The fibers are naturally very fine. During washing, the tiniest fiber ends can rise to the surface and change how the light refracts—similar to how frosted glass shines differently from polished glass. Intense colors like dark red or blue are somewhat more susceptible than black, white, or pastel.
What helps: delicates detergent, low temperature, gentle spinning. What does not help at all: the tumble dryer. This behavior is well known worldwide for high-quality Lyocell textiles and diminishes neither the antibacterial properties nor the wearing comfort.
04 · Care step by step
| Detergent | Recommendation | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Universal detergent | ❌ Not suitable | Bleach damages colors and wood fibers |
| Color detergent | ⚠️ Conditionally suitable | Enzymes can accelerate fibrillation |
| Delicates detergent | ✅ Recommended | pH-neutral, without harsh additives |
06 · Wool & Cotton
Wool clothing largely cleans itself—airing it out instead of washing is the rule here. If washing is necessary: hand-wash or use the wool cycle at a maximum of 30 degrees.
Cotton is more durable, but it also benefits from gentle care. Low temperatures, gentle spinning, and air-drying extend the lifespan of every garment, regardless of the material it is made from.
