Article: A Guide to Caring for Knitwear
A Guide to Caring for Knitwear
Soft, familiar, and easy to wear, the knits we reach for most are often the ones we’ve had the longest. With a little care and attention, they continue to soften, settle, and feel just as good, year after year.
A mindful approach to washing, drying and storing will help preserve their shape, texture and longevity, so they remain part of your everyday for seasons to come.
Here is our guide to caring for your knitwear.
Let It Breathe
Knitwear doesn’t need frequent washing, but it does benefit from being aired between wears. Natural fibres are breathable and odour-resistant, allowing them to be worn multiple times while still feeling fresh.
Allow your knit to rest between wears, laid flat or draped in a well-ventilated space. Airing outdoors is ideal, though even indoors will help release moisture and restore the fibres, helping the garment maintain its shape over time.
Gentle Hand Wash
We always recommend hand washing, it’s the most gentle way to care for your knit.
Use cool to lukewarm water with a gentle wool wash. Avoid agitation, instead allow the garment to soak so the water and detergent can move through the fibres with ease. There’s no need to rush the process.
Drying & Reshaping
Drying is where your knit truly resets, returning to its intended shape.
After washing, remove excess water by pressing, not wringing. Rolling the garment in a flat, clean towel will draw out moisture while preserving the integrity of the fibres.
While still damp, take a moment to reshape. Align seams, smooth the surface, and gently guide the knit back to its original proportions.
Avoid hanging your garment when wet as the weight of the water can place strain on the fibres, leading to stretching over time.
Storage
We recommend folding your knitwear to keep it's shape, store in a breathable space where air can circulate.
Pilling
After the first few wears, you may notice small balls of fibre forming on the surface. This is a natural result of loose fibres tangling together through friction during wear. It’s not a sign of low quality, but rather a characteristic of natural yarns, particularly cashmere. Pilling can be easily and gently removed with a wool comb, and is considered a normal part of a knit’s lifecycle, not a fault.
Everyday Care
Ongoing care is often what makes the biggest difference, Remove pilling gently with a wool comb and guide loose loops back through your garment from the inside is the best way to maintain your knit.
