CARING FOR YOUR HANDKNITS – Zero or Woolite recommended Handy instructions here: Wool Washing & Wool Care | Woolmark |
100% Wool: | - Dry cleanable or HAND WASH in lukewarm water with mild soap
- Rinse well in lukewarm water.
- Do NOT use fabric softeners as they make the wool limp
- Squeeze out excess water between towels or spin dry on GENTLE/KNIT cycle of the washing machine
- Dry flat after BLOCKING (easing band & body into original shape & measurements)
- Do not dry in direct heat (on radiators or in sunlight)
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Acrylic / Wool Blends: (75% wool/25% nylon; 80% wool/20% nylon; 75% acrylic/25% wool) | - Hand wash or machine wash, mild soap, lukewarm water, rinse in cold water; spin dry on GENTLE/KNIT cycle of washer
- Do NOT use fabric softeners as they make the wool limp; spin dry on gentle cycle
- Lay flat to dry or machine dry on LOW setting
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Washable Treated 100% Wool: | - Specially treated to be cared for easily in the washer and dryer
- Machine wash SEPARATELY on GENTLE/KNIT cycle of washer in lukewarm water with mild soap
- Do NOT use fabric softeners as they make the wool limp; spin dry on gentle cycle
- Machine dry on LOW setting
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Cottons: | - Dry cleanable or machine wash, separately, in cold water on GENTLE/KNIT cycle with mild soap
- Do NOT use fabric softeners as they make the wool limp; rinse well in cold water and spin dry on gentle cycle
- Dry flat after BLOCKING (easing band & body into original shape & measurements)
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100% Acrylic: | - Machine wash separately in lukewarm water on GENTLE/KNIT cycle with mild soap
- Do NOT use fabric softeners as they make the wool limp; rinse well in cold water and spin dry on gentle cycle
- Machine dry on LOW setting
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STORAGE: | - Your handknit garment, when not being worn, should be folded & stored in a drawer or on a shelf, NEVER on a hanger
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