Wool is the hardest-working fibre in our range. It keeps you warm when it's cold, stays comfortable when the sun comes out, and resists smells better than anything else you own. The catch is that most of the damage people blame on the fabric is done in the washing machine.
Wash less, air more
After a day's wear, hang your knit or coat somewhere with moving air, like a chair back by an open window. Overnight, the fibres release moisture and most smells go with it. A sweater worn a few times a week only needs a proper wash two or three times a season.
If it doesn't smell and it doesn't have a mark on it, it doesn't need washing. Give it a night on a hanger instead.
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When you do wash it
- Use cold water and a wool detergent. Ordinary powder is too harsh.
- Turn it inside out and don't rub. Press the suds through gently.
- Roll it in a dry towel to squeeze the water out. Never wring.
- Dry it flat, away from heaters and direct sun, and ease it back into shape while it's damp.
Pilling, brushing and storage
Some pilling is normal in the first weeks, especially under the arms. Take it off with a wool comb rather than a razor. Brush coats with a clothes brush, working down from the shoulders, to lift dust before it settles into the weave.
Store knits folded, never on hangers, which stretch the shoulders. Before the monsoon, put them away clean in a cotton bag with a cedar block. Moths go for wool that's been worn and put away dirty.
Something still not right? Bring it to the store at Durbar Marg and we'll take a look.
