All loupystudio items should be very durable (including the super fine ones, as long as you don't snag them!) However, you've got to take care when cleaning to avoid felting. Biggest rule of all - DRY FLAT!!!!
cottons
the easiest! I find that I can machine wash my pure cotton or cotton / synthetic blends on a delicate or gentle wash if I use a wash bag. It's safer to handwash, so feel free to follow the instructions below.
mohair & wool
You can wash these pieces with a special wool / cashmere / mohair / silk detergent or shampoo. These are pretty easy to find and not especially expensive. Handwashing can be done with warm water in a bath or basin, or on a delicate cycle in a machine. If you are using a machine, please use a wash bag to avoid snagging! Avoid agitating the piece too much. Rinse and towel dab water from the piece, then dry flat.
If you notice a loose end appearing in your piece, it's very unlikely that it's falling apart! This is probably just one end of a knot that I tied. Tuck it back in :)
