Wool Care Guide

General care

From woolly jumpers and knitted hats to wool coats, there are some general rules to follow when it comes to washing, drying and storing your everyday wool products. Treat them as special garments in any wardrobe and watch them last for years and years.

- Wash wool less often, wool is self-regulating and doesn’t need washing regularly

- Try to spot-clean where possible by blotting with a damp cloth

- Knitwear can vary, always read the care label carefully

How to wash wool

You don’t need to wash wool after every wear, but to make life that little bit easier, all of our wool products are machine washable. To be safe, make sure to check the care label. Use a specialist non-biological wool detergent and wash at 30°C on a low-spin setting or hand-wash.

- Set the machine to a wool cycle no hotter than 30°
- Use a gentle specialist wool laundry detergent
- Use a low-spin setting
- Add the laundry detergent to the tray rather than the drum
- For extra delicate pieces, use a mesh laundry bag to protect the garment from the drum
- Do not overload the machine
- Do not use any bleach
- If in doubt, hand wash wool in cold water
- Once out of the machine, do not wring excess water out

How to dry

It might be tempting to throw them into the dryer or hang them for a speedy dry – we know life can get busy! But, it’s very important to take care when drying your wools if you want them to stay in top condition for as long as possible. Firstly, roll your items in a towel to remove excess water, then gently reshape the garment while wet to remove creases and folds.

- Let the garment dry flat

- Do up any buttons and zips

- Allow the garment to air-dry

- Never tumble-dry wool

- Never iron flat

How to store

Rule number 1, always fold your woollen items, never hang them. This is to prevent them from losing shape and to keep moths away. 

- Store knits in a cool, dry place, and not too tightly packed, to allow the fabric to breathe

- Try storing in sealed cotton bags to protect against moths

- Don’t fancy sealed bags? Instead, store knitwear with lavender or a cedar ball to help repel moths

How to pile

We’re going to bust the myth that good quality items never bobble… Pilling (or bobbling) is not due to poor quality. Bobbles appear after washing and are simply caused by friction from a washing cycle or abrasion from wear. Almost all knitwear will bobble at some stage, but

you can easily remove bobbles with the JoJo Knitwear Comb.