One of the many reasons we love knitwear made from natural yarn is that it holds its shape and its character for years, not just seasons. With a little attention to the natural fibers, we can promise your knitwear will live a long life and still look as fresh as the day it joined your wardrobe. We'd love to share a few of the care rituals we've come to trust, from refreshing a piece between wears to washing, steaming, and storing it well. We hope you find it useful.
Knitwear asks for a little extra care when washing
Every piece we make goes through a special anti-shrink treatment during production, so machine washing is generally safe.
That said, before you load it in, turn the piece inside out and check the wash label for the machine-wash symbol. The right temperature depends on the yarn blend.
Pay close attention to the spin speed your machine is set to. That's usually what causes the most lasting damage to knitwear. You'll find more detailed care notes on each product page in our online shop, or on the garment's own label.
Dry it flat
Wet knitwear stretches easily. So if you're hand washing, roll the piece in a clean towel and gently press to let the towel soak up the water.
Unroll it, smooth it out, and let it dry flat on a fresh, dry towel, away from sunlight and heat. This helps the knit hold onto its natural softness.
After a machine wash, give the piece a gentle shake, smooth it out, and lay it flat. Then just let it be until it's dry.
Store it folded
Knitwear should always be folded neatly and kept in a drawer or on a shelf. Never hang it on a hanger.
Before tucking winter knits away at the end of the season, give them a wash to freshen up, then store them in an airtight container.
Moth repellent helps too. Keep it close to your knitwear, but never touching it directly.
(Trust us, the little time you spend on your knitwear at the end of a season pays off many times over.)
Fighting pilling
Always turn knitwear inside out before washing. It also helps to go easy on fabric softener, which can actually encourage pilling.
If pilling does happen, you can gently remove it by hand, with a soft brush, or with an electric fabric shaver made for the job.
Freshening up between wears
If a sweater has picked up the smell of smoke or cooking, just lay it flat on a towel or bed for an hour, or let it air outside for a while.
Give your sweater at least 24 hours to rest between wears. This lets it recover its natural elasticity.
To help a piece bounce back after unpacking or wearing, hang it above steam from a hot bath for a few minutes.
Removing stains
Lay a white cloth on your ironing board and place the garment flat on top, in a single layer. Always treat stains from the wrong side of the fabric. For older stains, dab a little glycerin first to soften them before treating.
Whether you're using a store bought stain remover or a homemade one, always test it on a hidden spot first to make sure it won't affect the color.
Before treating a stain, have plenty of absorbent material ready to soak up any extra liquid. Use a cotton pad wrapped in white cloth to blot, never rub, working gently from the outside of the stain toward the center.