Knitwear Care Guide

It is not necessary to wash your wool knit after every wear. Frequent washing can cause damage and fading. Wool is a natural product which is resilient and has the potential for a long and useful life. With care and attention, you can safeguard your knitwear and it will last for season after season.

FRESHENING BETWEEN WEARS

If your knit picks up smells or odours throughout the day, (e.g., from perfume or cooking), you can let it air outside, flat and away from direct sunlight.

SPOT CLEANING

In the event of a spill, quickly blot before the stain sets, do this by simply patting the area with a paper towel or cloth. Try not to rub or agitate the fabric, so as not to felt or weaken it. For food spills, brush off the food as best you can, and gently clean the area with a moist cloth. Use cold water to avoid expanding the fibres, they may then shrink as they cool down

DE-PILLING

Pills, or small balls of fluff, may develop on the surface of your knitwear over time, especially in areas that receive frequent day to day abrasion such as the sides of a sweater that rub against your arms when you move.

These little balls of fluff are synonymous with natural fibres and not a quality issue. We recommend you use a de-pilling comb or fabric shaver to remove them. Gently glide the comb in one direction over the pilled area to remove the pills. Any electric or rechargeable shaver will do the trick even faster. You don't need to spend a ton of money on them either as they all work the same.

WASHING

Check out IrelandsEye Knitwear's guide to washing your woolies: