How to Care for you Knitwear
It's important to care for you knits to make them last! Remember, always fold don't hang your knit to avoid stretching.
How To Clean Amano Knitwear
When you clean your amano knitwear, you’ll need to follow five steps:
- Pretreating
- Washing
- Rinsing
- Drying
- Storing
Let’s explore each step in more detail, so you can clean wool like a pro and keep your knit looking like brand new, even with long-term use.
Pretreating Your Wool
Before properly washing your wool knitwear, we recommend starting off by pretreating stains with a gentle stain remover, specifically designed for wool. This is especially useful if you’re dealing with tough stains.
Note: Always test any solutions you’re using in a single spot, before applying them to the entire garment.
When pre-soaking your garment, only use cool water, and only soak for 10-15 minutes before the wash. Leaving it to soak for too long can affect the soft finish of the fabric.
Washing Your Wool
Hand washing is the safest way to clean your knit. Since the fibres are delicate, hand washing allows you to be more gentle and not treat the garment too roughly. Here are our best tips on how to hand-wash knitwear:
- Submerge the piece of clothing in the cool water and gently agitate with your hands so you can evenly distribute the detergent.
- Keep in mind that wool is quite sensitive to agitation and can shrink if you treat it too roughly.
- Let it soak for about 30 minutes.
This washing method is suitable for all our knitwear.
