Boasting the lightest and finest of all wool, the Merino sheep has been prized for its coat for centuries. A mainstay of every Hobbs knitwear collection, Merino wool is luxuriously soft, naturally breathable, and environmentally friendly.
The best thing? It doesn't need to be washed every time you wear it. Simply follow our step-by-step care guide to keep your Hobbs Merino wool jumpers, cardigans and knitted dresses in wear-forever condition.
De-pilling Merino Wool
De-pilling Merino Wool
Due to the delicate nature of the fibres, some pilling will appear with wear, but you can make sure your Merino pieces stay looking their very best by following these simple steps.
Turn your garment inside out and lay it flat before removing any pilling.
Using a pilling comb, gently comb your wool in one direction for the best results.
Turn your garment back the right way round and repeat.
When you have finished de-pilling, use a lint roller to carefully remove any excess fluff.
Washing Merino Wool
Washing Merino Wool
Antibacterial and odour-resistant, Merino wool requires less washing than other fibres, reducing your environmental footprint – as well as your wash load. When you do need to wash it, here's how.
Turn your garment inside out.
Using a neutral, mild detergent – and never softener – wash and rinse on a reduced wool cycle and short spin at 30 degrees or less.
*Always read our care label instructions.
Drying Merino Wool
Drying Merino Wool
Do not rub, wring, or stretch the garment
On a flat surface, smooth the garment back into shape.
Dry flat, away from sunlight or direct heat sources.
Once dry, press lightly on the reverse with a cool iron (or carefully use steam), and smooth the garment back into shape.
Maintaining Merino Wool
Maintaining Merino Wool
To refresh after use, simply hang in a steamy bathroom – the moisture will remove any wrinkles. Then wait 24 hours before wearing again; this gives the natural resilience and spring in the wool fibre time to recover and return to its original shape.
Storing Merino Wool
Storing Merino Wool
To keep your Merino wool garments in good condition, you can vacuum pack them or store them in cloth bags. Folding, rather than hanging will also help to retain their shape.
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