Wet dog fur smell

[Archangel]

That's not wet dog odor... that's wet sheep odor! Yes, wool does have a smell when wet. Should go away when it dries out, don't worry.

Just getting it wet won't make it need cleaning. But if you wore it in the car on the way home, you may need to press it. I got my kilt soaking wet once in a downpour and then drove an hour home in it. Because the kilt was wet, when I sat on it, I effectively "pressed" in wrinkles all over the back. Had to fix that with the iron when I got home.

M

Thanks, just checked it and you're right. Smell is pretty much gone but it is wrinkled from sitting but not too bad. Should probably have an "emergency" change of clothing and hanger for future events when rain is expected. What are the chances of the wrinkles going away after wearing it? I guess ironing kilts has been covered on some other thread somewhere.(?)