How to clean & care for your knit
The good news is that Merino wool products require very little washing as they have self-cleaning properties due to the keratin in the wool that breaks down bacteria. It will resist stains, wrinkles and odours.
Do I need to wash my Merino knitwear?
Not like other garments. Our knitwear is crafted to never need washing. Specially treated Merino fibres do the hard work, while Merino’s natural antibacterial properties keep it feeling fresh. Wear after wear, it neutralises what lesser fabrics hold onto. No buildup. No odour. No need to wash.
What should I do to keep it fresh between wears?
Simple: air it out. From time to time, just lay it flat in a well-ventilated area and let it breathe. That’s often all it needs.
Can I wash it if I really need to?
Yes — though it’s rarely necessary. If required, hand wash gently in cold water with a mild wool detergent. Choose a liquid bio or wool-specific detergent. Liquids or bio detergents with enzymes help reduce pilling as they eat away the superfluous threads. Look for ingredients like cellulase, amylase, pectinase, and protease, which break down sugars, carbohydrates, proteins, and other molecules. Powder detergents can be abrasive. Liquid detergents will cause less rubbing and reduce pilling that occurs in the wash.
Then rinse carefully, squeeze out the water, reshape while damp, and lay flat to dry. Avoid excessive wringing, tumble drying, or hanging while wet.
Our knits can be dry cleaned, but we do advise against it. Dry cleaning isn’t a very sustainable method of cleaning and it can cause damage to your knits.
What about machine washing?
We don’t recommend it. Even on a wool cycle, machine agitation and spin can damage the knit’s structure over time. If you must, use a mesh bag on a low-spin wool or delicate cycle, and cold water (20°C or less) with wool-specific detergent, but hand washing is always safest.
To dry, squeeze out the water, reshape while damp, and lay flat to dry. Avoid excessive wringing, tumble drying, or hanging while wet.
How should I store it?
Fold flat in a drawer or on a shelf. Avoid hanging, which can stretch the knit over time. For seasonal storage, place them in a breathable protective bag or case to deter moths and other damage. Natural repellents like cedarwood or lavender are also a great addition.
