Shedding
Natural fleece has a life of its own, and sometimes that means a few fibers will wander off along the way! Our process does not utilize the hide and instead hand-felts individual locks, so some shedding may occur. Shedding can vary from piece to piece, and is most present in dual coated breeds like Icelandic and Awassi. Give your piece a gentle shake outdoors to help release loose fibers. Product descriptions will include a note on the likelihood of shedding.
Vegetable Matter
Animals and their fleece grow with the seasons, explore the landscape, and sometimes collect little souvenirs along the way like a bit of grass, a seed, or some hay. We carefully prepare each fleece, removing as much vegetable matter (VM) as we reasonably can before and after the wet felting process. A little may remain, and that’s part of the charm of working with a natural and not manufactured material!
Care
Felted fleece rugs and textiles are intentionally made to preserve the character of the original fleece. Over time, distinct locks may relax and become less defined. This is a natural and expected characteristic of wool; embrace its evolution! Shake or gently air out your piece regularly and spot clean small areas. If needed, use a gentle wool cleanser like Eucalan, do not wring or agitate, and lay flat to dry.
Returns
Every MIĀ piece is one of a kind. We photograph each piece in natural light and provide detailed descriptions so you know what to expect before bringing it home. All sales are final, and we do not accept returns or exchanges. Colors may also appear slightly different depending on your screen and display settings. If your order arrives damaged or differs from what you ordered or its description, please contact us and we’ll work with you to make it right.
Wool Buddies
We are a dog friendly household and share our space with our wool buddies, a pair miniature schnauzers. Dilly and Dora don't shed, but they do love supervising every step of the process!
