Wool: If you use a washing machine, ensure it is set to a gentle cycle for knits to avoid any shrinking and make sure it’s on a cool setting of 30 degrees. We would also recommend using a mild soap with a low PH. Alternatively hand washing is a safer option, once cleaned do not twist the garment to wring out the excess water as this can cause knitwear to lose it’s shape. Lay the knitwear flat and stretch it gently to the correct size and shape.



Merino wool
: Chunky merino yarns are not machine washable. We recommend professional dry cleaners and to use the technique called spot cleaning immediately if you have any small stains on your printed garment or knitwear piece. To spot clean, damp a cloth with cold or warm water and pat the area. Please be extra careful if you are spot cleaning your knitwear piece - do not use soap or rub the area, as it may result in felted wool/yarn. 

If you prefer washing by hand use warm water and mix it with some mild liquid soap. You can use special wool washing fluids that utilize cold water. Submerge the garment in the water and let it soak for about 5 minutes. Carefully rinse the garment in warm water. When you’re done with rinsing, squeeze as much water as you can from the garment. Remember to not twist or wring the garment. Wrap the garment in a towel. Gently squeeze or wring the towel. Unwrap, lay it flat on a new towel and let it air dry in a cool place.

Cotton: Arguably the easiest knitwear to wash, cotton knitwear can be popped in the washing machine without the risk of shrinkage. However be sure to follow washing instructions and wash on a gentile cycle, laying the garment flat after washing to keep shape.


Acrylic: Acrylic fabrics are found in almost everything, including knitwear, for its durability and easy care. As with our advice above, always read the care label first, but with the majority of acrylic garments you can pop your knitwear in the washing machine on a delicate cycle and cold wash with regular laundry gel. Alternatively if you want to be particularly careful hand wash and dry flat. 
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Sweaters are a little like jeans in this way. They can withstand a little more wear than your more delicate pieces, especially because they are often layered over tops and tees. Cotton, silk, and cashmere should be washed after three or four wears, while wool and wool blends can make it for five or more.

Never put a fine wool garment into a dryer/tumble dryer. The trick to drying your sweaters quickly without throwing them in the dryer is roll your sweater up in a towel like a sushi roll to ring out the water (never squeeze) and then lay it flat.

Folding your knitwear piece into a drawer or box is always the safest storage option. Although, if you would like to hang your knitwear piece up in your wardrobe, we strongly recommend using non-slip hangers that have rounded edges. Hangers with pointy edges may snag and poke through your knitwear piece. Hanging knitwear can lead to it becoming stretched and out of shape, so we would recommend utilizing the space in your drawers and folding your knitwear.

Top tips to avoid pilling would be to ensure that when you wash knitwear, wash it inside out. If pilling do appear, brush with a lint roller, clothes shaver or knitwear comb to reduce the appearance. We recommend using a wool comb to brush through your chunky merino wool knitwear piece. Sharp scissors can also be used to remove any pilling or loose fibers, but be extremely careful not to cut into your knitwear piece. If the pilling is very loose, you can also very gently pull off with your fingers.

We do not recommend wearing chunky merino knitwear pieces in the rain or snow, unless you keep it dry by protecting it with another layer. If they get wet, simply take off your knitwear piece and lay it on a flat surface to dry completely. Do not hang your knitwear when it is wet, as this may put pressure on the knit due to heaviness caused by absorbed water.