Can you wash a wool coat in the washing machine?

Can you wash a wool coat in the washing machine?

Woven and knitted wool is washable by hand or in a machine's gentle cycle using cool water and a gentle wool wash. However, almost all wool coats are labeled dry clean only. Wool coats may also be lined with fabrics that are not washable. Take a wool coat to a professional dry cleaner for the best results.

Can you wash a coat that says dry clean only?

Thankfully, with a little time and effort, you can wash most of your "dry clean" or "dry clean only" clothing at home. Cotton, linens, and durable polyesters can be washed in the washing machine, so long as they are placed in a laundry mesh bag and set at the most gentle cycle using a mild detergent and cold water.

How much does it cost to dry clean a wool coat?

To dry-clean a man's two-piece wool suit, the range was from $1.99 to $49. To dry-clean a woman's silk blouse, the range was from $1.99 to $39. To launder a man's cotton dress shirt, the range was from 99 cents to $5.95.