Taking Care Of Your Knitwear

Have you recently bought a beautiful knit garment (perhaps something designed by Faun!) and want to keep it looking its best for as long as possible? Taking care of your clothing is important, especially if you are a sustainable fashion lover. Reducing washing, understanding how to remove stains, and other tips can help increase the lifetime of your product. Keep reading to find out all the must-know information about taking care of your knitwear!

Hand Washing & Drying
Knitwear is generally delicate so needs to be handled with extra care when washing. Hand wash your knitwear in cold water and use a gentle detergent specifically designed for delicate fabrics. Don’t wring or twist the fabric while wet, but instead press out excess water between two towels. Lay flat on a towel to dry, reshaping into its original shape as it dries. Avoid hanging wet garments because this can cause stretching or misshaping as they dry.

Removing Stains
Stains can happen even if you are careful with your clothing. If soapy water doesn’t do the trick try dabbing some white vinegar onto the stain and leave for 10 minutes before washing - this should help lift the stain without causing any damage to the fabric. For oil-based stains, sprinkle talcum powder over the area and leave overnight before brushing off in the morning and washing normally following product instructions.

Maintaining Your Knitwear
To maintain some of that newness look consider using an anti-pill comb when knitting starts pillowing up after multiple washes - this will help keep them looking like new! If you have stored away clothes from previous seasons make sure to check them regularly for moths by taking items out one by one, shaking them outside and checking for any signs of moth activity - holes or larvae webs! This will help ensure that these garments remain wearable for years to come.

Taking proper care of your knitwear is essential if you want it to last longer than just one season! By remembering to hand wash in cold water with a gentle detergent, understanding how to remove stains quickly, and maintaining your knitwear regularly you can increase its life expectancy tenfold! With these simple tips you’ll be able to wear your favorite knits season after season without compromising on style or quality!