How to Stop an Angora Sweater From Shedding
Angora sweaters can look oh so stylish—or they can make you look like a crazy cat lady. Here’s how to stop them from shedding.
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No matter what you spilled on your clothes or furnishings, we can tell you how to get it out.
You Will Need
- An angora sweater
- A ziplock freezer bag
- A freezer
Steps
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Step 1
Put it in a bag
Carefully fold the angora sweater and place it in a sturdy plastic freezer bag.
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Step 2
Place in freezer
Put the bag inside your freezer. Just don’t confuse it with the frozen peas when you’re making dinner.
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Step 3
Wait
Keep the bag in the freezer for at least three hours -- the longer, the better.
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When you buy angora, spring for the expensive stuff. Cheap angora tends to be woven with looser fibers, leading to shedding.
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Step 4
Wear it
Take the sweater out of the freezer when you’re ready to put it on. It will warm up in a few minutes and will keep from shedding for the time you’re wearing it.
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Step 5
Put it back
When you’re ready to take it off, put the sweater back in the freezer.
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Johnny Depp said he loved the feel of wearing angora sweaters when he starred as a cross-dresser in Ed Wood.
