Maintenance tips

First of all, it should be noted that merino wool clothing does not need to be washed often.

After each use, simply air them out for 24-48 hours in front of a window, or even better, if possible, dry your laundry outside. Wool retains its original quality; it cleans itself with contact with air.


Washing

First of all, start by turning your sweater inside out.

In the machine

When machine washing, wash your wool sweaters at a low temperature: 30°C maximum.

Our wool is superwash treated; it has received an anti-shrinkage treatment that prevents felting when washed. It can therefore be machine washed at 30°C without shrinking.

Choose a delicate program if your washing machine has a "wool" or "delicate" cycle.

We recommend a high-speed spin cycle (over 1000 rpm) which has the advantage of pressing the sweater against the drum walls. This allows the water to be efficiently drawn in, preventing your sweater from moving or being jostled. If you spin a wool sweater at a slow speed (400 to 600 rpm), the sweater, weighed down by the water, will fall into the drum. This is where it risks felting and pilling.

Using a laundry bag or pillowcase is recommended to prevent friction with other clothes. This will help avoid lint and pilling.

If you don't have a laundry bag, you can use pillowcases. Simply slip each sweater into a pillowcase.

By hand

Dilute the laundry detergent or a mild shampoo in barely lukewarm water. Immerse the knitwear in the solution and gently squeeze it without twisting it; be careful not to "knead" it and damage the fibers.

Rinse several times in water at the same temperature, adding a little fabric softener to the water for the last rinse.

Drying

To dry, gently press the knitted item without twisting it, and lay it flat on a towel to absorb as much water as possible. Cover it with a second towel, roll it up, and press again. Then unroll and lay the knitted item flat on a towel to restore its original shape.

To properly dry your Merino wool sweater:

  • Do not use a tumble dryer, as your sweater may shrink, become thicker, much less stretchy and less comfortable to wear;
  • Avoid drying your Merino wool on a hanger: it may stretch and become misshapen over time;
  • Dry your wet wool away from any heat source: avoid sunlight and radiators.

Ironing

The use of an iron is absolutely unnecessary: ​​Merino wool is a natural material whose main qualities include smoothing out wrinkles in contact with the skin.

Turn the garment inside out and place a damp cloth over it to avoid burning the wool fibers. Be sure to iron on a low setting.