Lanolizing wool

[Annedee]

I just got my first wool cover in the mail yesterday So I lanolized it yesterday, and it's nearly dry, but it doesn't have any sticky-like qualities to the fabric. It feels just as nice and soft as it did before I did anything to it. Is this normal, or did I maybe not use enough lanolin? I used a pee size amount with a drop of Burt's Bees shampoo and body wash and dissolved it in hot water. Then I poured it into a bowl of warm water and mixed it around. Then I put the cover in, turning it around in the water, and let it sit in the water for 25 minutes. It's a Loveybums SIO cover, btw (a "Loveybums in one" as they refer to it). TIA!

[scentedcandle]

Sounds like you did a good job. You could try it as is, or it is often recommended to lanolize twice before use.

[mekjsk2000]

If you want it sticky you can add more lanolin/soap next time. I usually did 1 tsp of lanolin per woolie item plus however much soap it took to make the mix a milky white color. I like mine really sticky though

[Annedee]

Originally Posted by scentedcandle Sounds like you did a good job. You could try it as is, or it is often recommended to lanolize twice before use.

Really? Thanks for the encouragement! I'll try it one more time then.

[Annedee]

Originally Posted by mekjsk2000 If you want it sticky you can add more lanolin/soap next time. I usually did 1 tsp of lanolin per woolie item plus however much soap it took to make the mix a milky white color. I like mine really sticky though

I thought it had to be sticky in order to be waterproof. I don't necessarily want it sticky if it doesn't have to be. It's good to know that I can add more lanolin if I want, though. How long will the waterproofing last if it isn't sticky?

[greencrunchymama]

I'd use it. If you have any problems, relanolize.

[mekjsk2000]

Originally Posted by Annedee I thought it had to be sticky in order to be waterproof. I don't necessarily want it sticky if it doesn't have to be. It's good to know that I can add more lanolin if I want, though. How long will the waterproofing last if it isn't sticky?

It might not last as long but it depends on how absorbent your diapers are. I usually wash again when I still smell pee once the wool is dry.

[hlbrown]

good question... I'm just about to lanolize my 1st too... if its sticky, won't it stick to other clothes (pjammies, sheets, etc..?) and get them sticky??

[Gosia_Cz]

Hmm good to know about "stickynes" I'm just about to make a wool cover and lanolize it but I'd rather like it to be less sticky and more soft!