Wool will not easily burn and is not damaged the maximum amount of by spatter from welding. Most of the time leather cannot be cleaned with only soap and water or ordinary household detergents. Have been some unusual blends the particular 60s that i would not recommend hand washing. http://https//forum.elaivizh.eu%2Findex.php%3Faction%3Dprofile%3Bu%3D332936/