Source of Lanolin to treat my Bushshirt

[paulnb57]

folks,

My Pass around Pattern bushshirt is almost finished and being made from Irish Woolen Tweed fabric I'd like to treat it with Lanolin, can anyone recommend a product I can get in small amounts as I will probably only ever do this one item.

Cheers!

Best wishes for the New Year!

Paul

 

[Man of Tanith]

Cant recommend anywhere but I'm going to follow this with interest as I'm after some myself

 

[ateallthepies]

Seems like there is loads on ebay? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dax-100-P...air_Care_Brushes_Combs_PP&hash=item3f2d1193d1

 

[Man of Tanith]

I'm never certain unless its recommendednto me by a specific name or brand but thats just me

 

[Macaroon]

I've treated loads of wool very successfuly using Anhydrous Lanolin which I bought on ebay.............250 grammes is a lot more than you'll need for most things and is very cheap. The Anhydrous stuff is very pure and only has a faint but very pleasant smell before you use it, and none when it's in the wool.

The one thing to be aware of is that it takes a bit of work to make sure it's melted completely in hot water and soap before you add it to the warm water in which you'll soak the garment; and the longer you leave the garment to soak, the better the results ( I've found 8 hours to be optimal )

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106539

 

[paulnb57]

The Dax hair product contains 100% pure Lanolin but is not itself 100% pure Lanolon, thats my issue!

I will check out Anhydrous Lanolin.....

Paul

 

[ateallthepies]

Ah I see, I will also check out the Anhydrous Lanolin as I have a wool blanket that I would like to have a go at Lanolating if that's even a word!

 

[Macaroon]

Anhydrous Lanolin is a generic name for absolutely pure lanolin that hasn't been modified, just purified......You can tell it's the real deal as soon as you have it in your hand...............

It's not a "product" like hair stuff or baby nappy softener - it's Lanolin and it works extremely well for the purpose you describe.

 

[rik_uk3]

Can't you just live with the 'limitations' of the shirt? Let it do the job it was designed for?

You will get wet in the rain regardless of the wool you use. Use it as a heat layer and understand what its true value, never over estimate it real value is.




Can't you just live with the 'limitations' of the shirt? Let it do the job it was designed for?

You will get wet in the rain regardless of the wool you use. Use it as a heat retaining layer et al and understand what its true value is, never over estimate what its real value is

 

[Man of Tanith]

This is true rick but a little extra help never hurts.

 

[rik_uk3]

Not always helps though Sam, fleece is a better cold weather material in many respects

 

[Man of Tanith]

Yup in some situations.
when the course your going on specifies a wool blanket not so much

 

[paulnb57]

I take your point Rick, but from what I have read the garment is likely to feel softer, repel dirt better, dirt will brush/sponge off (within reason!) be more windproof and slightly water resistant.......sounds like just what I am looking for.....feel free to treat yours as you see fit!........

Paul

 

[Macaroon]

Re - lanolising wool is an enhancement of the fabric to make it much more comfortable to wear, more durable and a lot less likely to scratch or irritate the skin on those who are sensitive to this. The fact that it makes the wool a little more water repellant is a bonus; we're never going to turn wool into GTX or any of the other modern waterproof fabrics and that's never been the point of the excercise for me.

If I can enhance a fabric that I love anyway for very little money and a bit of work, why would I not do that? And why accept limitations in anything if these can be lessened appreciably with negligible outlay and just a little time and effort?

 

[mountainm]

Re - lanolising wool is an enhancement of the fabric to make it much more comfortable to wear, more durable and a lot less likely to scratch or irritate the skin on those who are sensitive to this. The fact that it makes the wool a little more water repellant is a bonus; we're never going to turn wool into GTX or any of the other modern waterproof fabrics and that's never been the point of the excercise for me.

If I can enhance a fabric that I love anyway for very little money and a bit of work, why would I not do that? And why accept limitations in anything if these can be lessened appreciably with negligible outlay and just a little time and effort?

AFAIK hair conditioner works just as well.

 

[Macaroon]

I tried a bunch of stuff over a long period of time, hair conditioner worked for a short space of time and then it was very quickly as if I'd done nothing - it also smells vile, as do all the babies nappy products, and they're money whereas the lanolin lasts extremely well, performs much better, doesn't smell and costs next to nothing..................

 

[mountainm]

I tried a bunch of stuff over a long period of time, hair conditioner worked for a short space of time and then it was very quickly as if I'd done nothing - it also smells vile, as do all the babies nappy products, and they're money whereas the lanolin lasts extremely well, performs much better, doesn't smell and costs next to nothing..................

I see. Wonder why it stopped working.

Interestingly I was reading the ingredients of our pot of sudocrem (kids sore bum cream) and noted it is mostly lanolin and beeswax. No help to you but nice to see natural ingredients

 

[Macaroon]

Sudocrem is really good stuff, eh? I've used it on myself, the dogs and the horses and it's always performed really well for me; Always in the tack room!

 

[paulnb57]

I found a supplier and ordered the smallest amount

http://www.bristolbotanicals.co.uk/pr-2814

Ill give it a go and repost how it goes......

Paul

 

[demographic]

Anhydrous Lanolin is a generic name for absolutely pure lanolin that hasn't been modified, just purified......You can tell it's the real deal as soon as you have it in your hand...............

It's not a "product" like hair stuff or baby nappy softener - it's Lanolin and it works extremely well for the purpose you describe.

As far as I remember from first year chemistry Anhydrous just means it doesn't contain water.
I assume in this case it also means it doesn't have an emulsifier to mix the lanolin and water to bulk it out.