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Did I mention jump in a cold river then run around until it all dries? :lol:
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I wash my clothes, too with modern special liquid staff; and till now i haven't use the dryer: the clothes will be much smaller and from 100%woll i will get the felt.
But heavy winter clothes (paenula, coat, winter tunica, winter braccae) were more expencive because of hand weaving textile - i just hung on the air them for one week or so (i come from countryside) and i am using much lavande oil allways.
But if i am correct: the Romans had some natural washing practises and natural soap?
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This might be a little off topic, but I see a few "Romans" have posted and might be lurking around. I'm sure any of you who have leather in your kit use neatsfoot oil to condition and protect them. Well I got some neatsfoot oil on my tunic and have been unable to get it out, even after soaking the fabric in water and laundry detergent for a day, I still can't seem to get it out. Any suggestions or is it a lost cause?
EDIT: My tunic is also made of linen
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Hmmm, that is possibly where one or 2 stains on my wool tunic came from...
but I am not sure.
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Hm, my leather is protected with oils&fatt&wax - special my belts and my shoes, too. I think you need stronger chemical cleaning, or try it with gas/benzine, maybe varicinna (hope you understand "my terms")? But try it first somewhere i mean on the similar linen-textiles, that you will see, how sensible is your textile on strong chemical liquids (because of the colour, etc..)
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I scond on airing, yhe only problem is that as it is aired and you put it in the bag with the rest it wil smell like goatleather again, but after 10 minutes you wont smeel it, just the public.
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