Is Sensitive Laundry Liquid safe for wool and silk?Updated 20 hours ago
TL;DR: No. The enzymes in Sensitive Laundry Liquid can break down protein-based fibres. Avoid wool, silk, cashmere, alpaca, mohair, angora, rayon/viscose, and linen. Use a wool-and-silk-specific detergent instead. Fine for cotton, synthetics, and blends.
Is Sensitive Laundry Liquid safe for wool and silk?
⚠ Not for wool, silk, or other animal fibres
Protease, the enzyme in Sensitive Laundry Liquid that breaks down sweat and food residues, also breaks down protein-based fibres. Avoid wool, silk, cashmere, alpaca, mohair, and angora. Rayon, viscose, and linen are also best avoided, the enzymes can affect their structure over time.
✓ What it's suitable for
Sensitive Laundry Liquid works on most everyday fabrics. Cellulase in the formula gently reduces pilling on cotton over repeated washes, helping clothes look newer for longer. Always follow the garment care label.
What should I use for wool or silk?
✓ Use a wool-or-silk-specific detergent
Look for products labelled "wool wash", "silk wash", or "delicate wash" at the supermarket. These are pH-balanced for protein fibres and contain no enzymes. Hand-wash in cool water, or use the wool or delicate cycle on your machine, hot water shrinks and felts wool. Lay flat to dry, never tumble dry. Always follow the garment care label.
Around 60 washes per box. Sensitive Choice approved, Dermatest tested. Septic and grey water safe. Made in Victoria, Australia.
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Last reviewed: May 2026
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