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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WILD WOOL

 

Når ble WILD WOOL etablert? WILD WOOL ble lansert i 2012 av Cathrine Sissener og Emilie Dysthe.

Hva er tanken bak WILD WOOL? Vi i WILD WOOL vil selge kashmirklær i høy kvalitet, med hovedsakelig internett som vår største distribusjonskanal. Vi har kuttet butikker som mellomledd, og kan derfor tilby kvalitetskashmir til en rimeligere penge.

Hva er visjonen bak WILD WOOL?

Vi ville finne en løsning på noe vi følte manglet på markedet. Vi syntes kashmir er et helt fantastisk materiale, men det er veldig dyrt. Vi ville finne en måte hvor man kunne tilby fine kashmir klær til en rimeligere pris. Råmaterialene er dyre og den prisen er det vanskelig å få gjort noe med. Men ved å kutte mellomledd var det mulig å kutte mye ned på prisen. I stedet for at produktet går fra fabrikk til merkevaren, så videre til butikk for så å ende opp hos kjøper, er produktreisen vår betraktelig kortere. Det er fabrikk og så innom oss for så å sendes direkte til kunde. Nettbutikk ble derfor løsningen. Vi fant og besøkte fabrikken vi den dag i dag bruker og vår første ordre ble sendt over i begynnelsen av 2012.

WILD WOOL OG BÆREKRAFT? Vi i WILD WOOL er opptatte av dyrevelferd. Ingen dyr skal lide for at vi får gensere. Vi har stilt spørsmål og satt dyrevelferd som et krav til vår produsent av ull. Det er ikke den rimeligste måten man kan produsere, men for oss er det viktig at produksjonen er etisk. Kashmir geitene går fritt i fjellene, har tilgang til rent drikkevann og blir gredd på en skånsom måte. Ullen vi bruker er 100% organisk.

Vi bruker resirkulert emballasje under frakten og innpakningen av produktene. For at produktene våre skal vare lengst mulig oppfordrer vi kundene til å ta godt vare på plaggene og vi kan også bistå med hjelp til å reparere plagg, om man har vært uheldig og har fått et hull. Les mer om WILD WOOLs fokus på bærekraft her.

Hvem designer WILD WOOL produktene? WILD WOOL produktene er designet av Emilie Dysthe. Det er fokus på klassiske plagg, I høy kvalitet som passer det norske klima.

Hvor blir WILD WOOL produktene produsert? Alle våre WILD WOOL produkter blir håndlaget i vår fabrikk som ligger i Kathmandu, Nepal.

Hva er WILD WOOL produktene laget av? Alle WILD WOOL produkter er laget av kashmir fra indre Mongolia, Qinghai og Tibet med GOTS® (Global Organic Textile Standard) godkjent og sertifisert med STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®.

Where are the WILD WOOL scented candles produced? The candles are produced in Ôrebro, Sweden.

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CASHMERE

 

What is Cashmere? Cashmere is wool from Cashmere goats. These goats are a unique type of goats that live in mountain areas around Mongolia and deliver much of the cashmere to the world. Cashmere goats have a very warm and soft undercoat which protects them during the extremely cold winters where temperatures can be below – 50 degrees Celsius where they live. When spring arrives, the goats begin to moult, and during springtime they are combed with special combs to get out the undercoat which is then washed and sent to factories that make yarn. This combing is not hurtful for the goats. One goat will give up to 150 grams of yarn each year, and circa 300 grams is needed to make a single sweater.

What is a cashmere fibre? The actual hairs combed from the goats are the cashmere fibres. The length of these fibres ranges from 25-45 mm. The longer fibres are usually found on the neck and underbelly of the goat, and generally the longer the fibres the more durable the sweater will be.

Why is cashmere so warm? Contrary to wool, cashmere comes from hairs and this is the main reason for its insulation capacity, which may be up to eight times higher than of wool. This makes cashmere perfect for maintaining your body temperature, keeping you warm but not hot.

Why doesn’t cashmere itch? Due to the small diameter of the cashmere fibres, the density of the fibres is much higher than wool, and therefore the texture is not scratchy.

How do I wash WILD WOOL garments? We advise you not to wash cashmere garments after each use, but rather every fourth time or so. The WILD WOOL garments should be hand washed or washed in machine on wool program (maximum 30 degrees) and no centrifugation using specialized detergents for cashmere/wool (Ph 8+). The optimal way of drying your cashmere garment is by lying it flat on a clean and dry towel.

What is pilling? The friction that comes as a result of using new cashmere garments, causes small balls of fluff to form on the surface of the garment. There balls of fluff are called pilling. This is completely normal and does not necessarily indicate poor quality.

How do I prevent pilling? Regular «resting» in between wears, will prevent pilling. When the garment gets a «rest», the fibres in the fabric are able to bounce back to their original share, making them more resilient and resulting in less pilling. Regular and careful washing and doing the pilling removal process explained below, also helps to prevent and decrease pilling.

How do I remove pilling? Pilling may easily be removed by the use of a cashmere comb. Never use a razor or scissors, as this will damage the fibres and only making it worse. We recommend de-pilling garments with the comb before washing. Pull the cashmere comb over the garment to remove the small balls with fluff. It is important that the garment is laid on a flat surface while combing with the cashmere comb. When all the pilling is removed, wash the garment as instructed and your garment will look brand new again. Doing this process 1-3 times in the beginning, you will notice that pilling decrease, and vanishes for good over time.

What does ply mean? Ply specifies how many threads are twisted together in the finished yarn. Two-ply yarn indicates that two threads are twisted together to make the yarn used to knit the garment. WILD WOOL garments are knit mostly in two-ply yarn.

What does micron mean? Micron is the measurements of the cashmere fibre diameter. The fibres’ diameter will range from 15-19 micron. The lower the thickness (micron), the softer the yarn will be.

What does gauge mean? Within the textile industry the word gauge (gg) is often used. Gauge is a measure that tells how many stitches per inch is used. For example, in a fabric with 16 gauge, 16 stitches per inch are used. A rule of thumb is that the lower the gauge is, the thicker the garment. A sweater with 8 gauge is for example much thicker than one with 16 gauge.

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT MINI MERINO

 

How do you wash MINI MERINO garments? The MINI MERINO garments may be washed in the washing machine on wool program (maximum 40 degrees) with centrifugation using specialized detergents for wool. Do not hang wet wool clothes as this may change their form.

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WILD WOOL E-commerce

 

SHIPPING

What is the shipping cost? Orders are sent with Bring Posten Klimanøytral Servicepakke and the standard shipping cost is showed in the cart at checkout.

When will my order arrive? After placing an order, the customer will receive a confirmation via email. WILD WOOL process orders within 1 business day, subject to availability and unless the order is a pre-order. When an order is shipped the customer will receive an email notification via email. Your order is sent via Bring Posten, which takes 3-5 business days. If the parcel does not fit into your mail box, you will be notified about where you can pick up your parcel.

International shipping? Unfortunately, WILD WOOL currently only ship to Norway.

 

EXCHANGE AND RETURN

Can I exchange/return my order?

  • In store purchases – WILD WOOL offers you the right to exchange your items 14 days from the day your purchase in store was made, upon showing a valid receipt. Items bought on sale are not normally exchangeable. You can also return your item and receive a credit note.
  • Online purchases –  A consumer has the right to exchange/return the order 14 days from receiving an order confirmation (jf. Angrerettloven). This applies to ordinarily sold items and sale items, ordered through www.wildwool.no. Please make sure your items are returned new, unused and in the original packaging with WILD WOOL tags still attached. We will not exchange/return items that are used or washed. Returns that do not meet our policy will not be accepted and will be sent back to the customer. The shipping cost is not refunded when returning/exchanging an item.

How do I exchange/return my order? If a customer wishes to exchange/return an order, please send an email to: post@wildwool.no as soon as possible. This way, WILD WOOL may hold the item that the customer wishes to exchange to. Please include the following in the email:

  • order number
  • item you wish to exchange/return
  • reason for exchange/return; and
  • what item you would like to receive in exchange

Where do I ship my exchange/order? When exchanging/returning an order, please fill out the «Angreskjema ved kjøp av varer og tjenester som ikke er finansielle tjenester» which came in the original order, and send the item(s) that should be exchanged/returned to the following address:

Wild Retail AS, Stjerneveien 44, 0779 Oslo

The customer will have to pay for the exchange/return when sending an order back to WILD WOOL.

When can I expect my exchanged order or refund? WILD WOOL will handle your exchange/return as quickly as possible. Normally this will be within 5 business days. In special cases, it may take up to 10 business days before we receive your exchange/return.

What if the order is damaged or I have a complaint? WILD WOOL guarantees that the customer will receive the order in a faultless and good condition. Should the customer receive a faulty or wrong order, please contact us by email: post@wildwool.no as soon as possible, no later than 10 business days after receiving the order. If WILD WOOL accepts the return/complaint, send the order back in faultless and good condition to the following address:

Wild Retail AS, Stjerneveien 44, 0779 Oslo