3 Essentials from our knitwear care guide, to extend your Merino Wool's liftetime.
You’ve invested in a Our Merino Wool Knitwear, and now you want to reap the rewards by getting loads of wear out of it.
You’ll wear it to plenty of events, but you also want your garments to look brand new each time you put it on. With a bit of love, that shouldn’t be too difficult.
Even better – looking after your knitwear means it’ll last longer (good for the planet and your wallet). This is how you properly care for a merino wool garment.
What is virgin merino wool?
Merino wool comes from a merino sheep. Virgin Merino wool is wool from a living Merino sheep, taken from its first shearing in it’s life time. It’s thinner and softer than regular wool so usually has a super-soft, hypoallergenic and breathable feeling.
It’s moisture-wicking and will not feel itchy, as long as it is taken good care of. So remember to give your Merino Wool the nesecarry love, that it deserves.
How to care for your knitwear
To keep it soft, we recommend, that it should always be hand-washed. Machine washing can make it feel rough and pill.
To hand-wash your product, you need to soak it in warm water and use a gentle detergent for wool. Squeeze soap through your knit, being careful not to wring or stretch the item out.
Rinse it carefully and remove any excess water.
With delicate men’s knitwear, it’s always best to dry it flat to avoid stretching the fabric and fibres. Lay it on top of a dry towel if you’re worried about your table or worktop getting wet.
Store your merino properly
Knitwear should be folded carefully and stored in a drawer or on shelves to make sure it stays looking good for as long as possible. You can carefully use a lint remover to get rid of any pilling or bumps on the material. Be careful with loose threads or pulls too; it’s usually best to cut them or pull any loops back through from the inside.
Knitwear should never be stored on a hanger. When knitwear is hung, the wool is exposed to unnecessary strain. Over time, gravity will cause the fibers to stretch, which can lead to permanent distortion.
Pests like moths are attracted to clothes that have been worn (our body leaves proteins on the fabric) and are left sitting in spaces like the wardrobe as their larvae love to eat natural fibres. Lavender bags and mothballs in your wardrobe or drawer can help keep these pests away.
Building a Capsule Wardrobe
Ever experienced having a hard time, when scrolling through Netflix? – The more options you’re given, the harder your brain find it to make a choice.
That is the same feeling people get, when they open their wardrobe. Reason? – Most guys don’t shop for clothes with a plan.