Get the most out of your Hemprino
Merino and hemp both resist odour naturally, so a Hemprino garment needs washing far less often than most jumpers. Good knitwear asks for very little: a cold hand wash now and then, a flat place to dry, and a drawer to live in when it's not being worn.
Air It Out
After a wear, hang it somewhere with moving air and leave it overnight. Merino lets go of moisture and odour on its own, and hemp does the same. Most jumpers only need a wash every few wears, or when you can see a mark.
Spot Treat Small Marks
A small mark doesn’t need a full wash. Deal with it early and the rest of the jumper never has to get wet.
Blot stains with a damp cloth and cold water, working from the outside edge inward so the mark doesn’t spread. If it needs more, dab on a little gentle wool detergent, leave it a few minutes, then dab with clean cold water to rinse. If needed lay it flat in the shade to dry.
Avoid bleach and stain removers. If a mark is still there after a spot treat, a full cold hand wash is the next step.
Cold Hand Washing
Turn it inside out first, which means less rubbing on the surface of the knit. Fill a basin with cold water and add a gentle wool detergent. Swish, don’t scrub or twist. Press the water through gently and leave it to soak for a few minutes.
If you’d rather not wash at home, it can be dry cleaned.
Rinse Cold, Press Gently
Drain the basin, refill with cold water, and rinse until the suds are gone. Lift the garment out whole, supporting its weight, and press it against the side of the basin or gently squeeze to remove the water. Don’t wring or twist it.
Dry Flat in the Shade
Roll it in a clean towel then press down to take out some extra water, then lay it flat on a dry towel and reshape it by hand. Keep it out of direct sun while drying.
Wet knitwear is heavy, so drying it on a hanger or clothes line can pull it out of shape. Tumble dryers are also likely to shrink natural fibre knitwear so we recommend stearing clear.
How to store your knitwear
Other care questions you may have...
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Our knit is very fine, so this isn't a common problem, however if it happens don’t cut it. Pull it through to the inside with a pin or a crochet hook.
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We recommend sticking to a cold hand wash. It’s gentler on the knit and it keeps the shape.
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No. Heat and tumbling shrink wool. Dry it flat in the shade.
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Yes, it can be dry cleaned. A cold hand wash at home does the job too, so it’s your call.
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Try airing it overnight first. Merino and hemp both clear odour on their own, and you’ll often find it’s fresh by morning.
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Yes, for small marks. However you should always blot rather then scrub or wipe. Use a damp cloth and cold water, and a little bit of wool detergent if it's a tougher stain.
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The hemp relaxes. So while our jumpers start of beautifully soft, they somehow get better with age.
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Better to steam it, or hang it in a steamy bathroom and let the creases drop out. Direct heat flattens the knit.
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Dampen your garment, lay it on a towel and ease it back to shape. Don’t pull hard, and let it dry fully before you wear it.
