How to take care
Merino Wool and Viscose Cordonnett
Merino Wool is a natural fiber that is both renewable and biodegradable, making it an environmentally friendly choice. It offers excellent thermoregulating and insulating properties, allowing it to be worn comfortably throughout the year. Additionally, it is highly moisture-absorbent without feeling wet to the touch, and it naturally repels water. Wool fibers also have a certain degree of stain repellency, they can absorb odors and possess self-cleaning properties, wool garments do not need to be washed frequently.
Viscose is a semi-synthetic fiber made from natural sources such as wood pulp. It offers a soft and silky texture, making it a comfortable and luxurious choice for clothing. Viscose is breathable and lightweight, providing excellent moisture absorption and comfort in warm weather. However, viscose can be delicate and may require special care to maintain its quality and appearance.
[HAND WASH]
MERINO WOOL
Put your sweater in a bowl with cold water and one drop of wool detergent. Then rinse properly a couple of times and after rinsing with your hands, lay the sweater in a towel, fold it and leave it to dry.
VISCOSE
To hand wash your viscose garment, fill a bowl with cold water and add a small amount ofgentle detergent. Immerse the garment and gently agitate the water with your hands. Avoid wringing or twisting the fabric. Rinse thoroughly with cold water until the detergent iscompletely removed.
[WASHING MACHINE]
MERINO WOOL
While hand washing is often recommended for wool garments to maintain their quality, many modern washing machines have a wool or delicate cycle specifically designed for wool items. When using a washing machine, place the wool garment in a mesh laundry bag to protect it. Use a gentle detergent that is suitable for wool and set the machine to the wool cycle, ensuring the water temperature is cold. Avoid using fabric softeners or bleach. Once the cycle is complete, gently reshape the garment and lay it flat on a clean towel to dry, away from direct sunlight or heat sources.
VISCOSE
If machine washing is necessary, use a delicate or hand wash cycle with cold water. Place the viscose garment in a mesh laundry bag to protect it from agitation and friction. Use a gentle detergent suitable for delicate fabrics and avoid fabric softeners or bleach. After washing, gently reshape the garment and lay it flat on a clean towel to dry. Avoid tumble drying as it can cause shrinkage and damage the fibers.
[DRYING]
MERINO WOOL | VISCOSE
Tumble dryers are not recommended for knitwear products as they can cause shrinkage and damage. It is best to air dry. Place the garment flat on a clean towel and reshape it by laying it out in its normal shape. Leave it to air dry away from direct sunlight or heat sources. If the garment was hand washed, roll it up in the towel and gently press to remove excess water before laying it flat to dry.
[IRONING]
MERINO WOOL
It is better to use steam when ironing wool, most wool garments do not require ironing and often just a little steam is more than enough. If the garment needs firmer ironing then use the iron, set the iron on the wool setting and avoid ironing the fabric when it is completely dry.
Advices
If you get a stain on your garment, treat it straight away with the recommended solution for the specific stain and let it air dry. By doing this you don’t have to wash the whole garment just for one little stain, which saves both energy and the material.
To save energy and regenerate your garment after wearing it or during a trip hang it in the bathroom while you shower, the steam will bring it back to its full potential.
Knitwear if kept hanging for long periods is naturally inclined to stretch, it is best to keep knitted garments folded.
