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Wool clothing is naturally odour resistant, and wool fibres are naturally resistant to staining, meaning they will need to be washed a lot less often than synthetic clothes. This is great because it means less energy and detergent consumption, and less cost. You can use a good clothes brush to remove dirt, or use a clean cloth and clean water to remove any small marks.  

Wool naturally draws moisture away from your body so it’s a good idea to let your jumper air after you’ve worn it. Hang it on a good hanger, ideally with wide shoulders, and hang it up somewhere where it will air, and leave it overnight. This will allow it to dry fully before you put it away.  

Despite all of this your jumper will still need washing from time to time. There are two ways to do this.

1. Machine Washing
   Not many people know this but the last stage of production of a good quality jumper involves it being washed ina great big industrial washing machine. So good jumpers can be machine washed. Most modern washing machine will have a specific wool setting,some are approved by the Woolmark and have their symbol. If it doesn’t have a specific wool setting it may have a delicates, or a hand wash, setting, which should alsobe fine. Use a wool specific non biological detergent. Turn your jumper inside out and start the machine, let it run the full cycle,then remove your still damp jumper. 
   
2. Hand Washing
   If you don’t have a wool wash cycle, or don’t trust your machine, then hand washing is very simple. Start by filling a sink or basin with lukewarm water and add a wool specific detergent. Turn your jumper inside out and soak it in the water for a few minutes. Then gently wash, trying not to overwork it. Drain your water and rinse a few times in lukewarm water, until the water is clear, then give it one final rise in cold water. Gently squeeze out any excess water, but don’t wring out your jumper. 

Lay a towel on a work surface, ironing board, or somewhere flat where it won’t be in the way. Lay your jumper flat on the towel and leave to dry, its an idea to turn it over when the top side is dry. Make sure its properly dry before putting it away. 

Never tumble dry your jumper (or any woollen clothing).  

Don’t dry on a hanger as the weight of the wet garment may distort it.  

Darning is a fantastic way to extend the life of your jumper, and is surprisingly easy (and incredibly satisfying). The best darning book is Darning: Repair Make Mend by Hikaru Noguchi. But you’ll find decent tutorials online too. Patching is great for repairing holey elbows and is really easy to do.   

We know that with good care your jumpers should last for hundreds, if not thousands, of wears. We hope you enjoy wearing it for many years to come.