I just got a vintage wool sweater with unknown storage history. Can you help me identify if the sweater has mold in it? In the photos you'll see some dark lines within the otherwise pink wool. Is this how mold manifests in knitted wool?
It has a musty smell so I rinsed it in a light vinegar and water bath, but the smell remains after drying. I may repeat this process with a longer soak.
Sadly, my woolen shirts are reaching, or possibly have exceeded, their useful lives. I'd like to buy another two or so. Immediately I visited Pendleton's website and find their shirts are $200 or so. Now I could afford that price, but I'm not enthusiastic about spending such money on a shirt. I do care for my woolens to prevent insect damage, but I'm rather casual with my clothes otherwise -- no clothes horse, me. To me, a woolen shirt is a practical garment for cold-weather wear, that will retain its "warmth" (insulative properties) when wet. Hence, I want functional woolens, not "runway class" woolens.
My question, then, is where (if anywhere) can I purchase such woolen shirts? Any advice appreciated.
What could have caused this? no apparent pests in area…
Recently we had a mouse made itself at home and it got into my blankets. While most were fine after a wash, I have this blanket that it ate through and I have no idea if it’s salvageable, perhaps patching it or similar. Any ideas?