Ever machine washed a dry clean only wool jacket?

[Cuppachuchu]

I bought a lovely wool jacket in a charity shop yesterday. Today I've realised it smells more than a little musty/fusty. Had it on the washing line for a few hours, still smelly.
Thinking about giving it a gentle go in the washing machine on 30 degrees.
Anyone done that? Did it survive?

I think the risk is that either you’d shrink the wool fabric of the jacket, or, if it’s lined, the lining will not wash well and you’ll ruin the jacket. I did this once with a lovely cotton jacket which was unwearable after washing it.

I would Google ‘ getting musty smell out of clothes’ and follow suggestions that don’t involve washing.

I’d hand wash it in the bath, with a wool-friendly detergent. Turn inside out, don’t agitate it too much or rub it, just swill it in lukewarm water, allow to soak for a short while, then several rinses. Reshape it and hang to air dry. I’ve washed several dry clean only charity shop items which I wouldn’t have been too upset about losing if it didn’t work out and they’ve come up fine.

I did google this yesterday, it suggested handwashing as suggested by pp

I’d be worried about it keeping its shape.

Maybe one for the dry cleaner?

If it's a tailored jacket, don't risk it. You've saved enough on the purchase to be able to afford a trip to the dry cleaner.

I'm a knitter. Don't do that to wool 🧶

Yes, I'm probably going to take it to the dry cleaners. It would be a shame to ruin it for the sake of a few pounds (don't know £ , haven't used dry cleaners for yonks).

https://www.woolmark.com/care/can-i-wash-wool-in-the-washing-machine/

Yes, I do.

Wool blend comes out fine on handwash + lowest spins (600) + lowest temp.

Don't do it too often, use a fabric shaver if you notice bobbles.

Also wash it inside out!

If you're worried, go to dry cleaner or handwash in bathtub.

I'd take it to dry cleaners unless it cost more than the jacket

Cappachuchu I can highly recommend Dry Cleaners Secret sheets if you have a tumble dryer with a low heat setting. (Just google the name)

I normally buy from ebay for just a few pounds and have used them for years. I even do my sitting room floor length curtains with them and they come out looking and smelling beautiful.👍