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subject: How Men Should Take Care Of Their Merino Wool Knitwear? [print this page]


Merino sheep are considered as one of the most prestigious sheep breed, known for its finest and softest wool, across the world. Merino wool is well-known for its ultra-fine comfort, as well as its exceptional quality of softness and light weightlessness (which is generally less than 24 micron in diameter), which makes it suit perfectly with other natural fibres such as cashmere and silk.

From jumpers to classic merino cardigans and jumpers, merino can be easily styled and lends itself to be everything. This is one of the most important aspects that why merino have become lifetime favourite for most of the men when it comes to choosing knitwear.

Yet men will be men, and having opted for the worlds finest quality of wool, many of them dont know how to take good care of it. Fortunately, it just requires a simple attention, and merino knitwear is able to keep its look, feel and shape for years. So here are some quick, easy and simple tips that can certainly help you to take care of your men merino wool knitwear.

1.As said that merino wool knitwear is considered as one of the finest woollen fabrics, across the world, and thus when it comes to caring it needs the utmost cares, which starts with the breathing. The merino wool needs to breathe. It is advisable to hang merino in a cool and fresh place with a room, wherein it gets enough amount of fresh air, the creases will soon disappear on their own and the wool will seem to be thicker and more luxuriant. Once this is done, the knitwear should be folded and placed in a well-ventilated place, which will help it to regain its shape.

2.In case if your merino gets wet, never try to dry it off by keeping it in sunlight for hours or sitting next to a radiator you wouldnt feel comfortable sitting on one for long, and neither will your merino. Also dont put it in a tumble drier unless the label specifically says you can.

3.Always empty pockets when you take off your merino sweater, waistcoat or cardigan. It can soon start to sag and bulge and the best classic styling can soon lose its charm.

4.Avoid wearing the same merino wool jumper or sweater for consecutive days. It will allow you to maintain the natural resilience of your merino and at the same time the spring in the wool fibre will recover and bounce back.

5.Lastly, always check out the label instructions for washing. Different wool weights and blends need to be taken care in different ways, and this is why there is no standard formula for washing merino wool knitwear. Hence, it is always advisable to use special woollen knitwear wash and protector to ensure that your merino wool knitwear lasts long.

by: Casaveen




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