Knitwear Care: How To Wash Your Knitwear

Washing You Knitwear

Knitwear is a winter essential for men, not only for staying warm but also for its use in layering and creating great outfits. As time goes by, you may notice that the number of knitwear pieces in your wardrobe increases; good quality knitwear is becoming more and more accessible for all budgets, and most will be striving to develop a timeless capsule wardrobe that can be reused each and every year.

Knitwear is now available literally everywhere – whether we are talking an every level £19 Uniqlo merino wool cardigan, or a £500+ Gucci 100% lambswool jumper. However, this means it is also time that you should be starting to worry about how you take care of those “luxuries”. Don’t get me wrong, knitwear doesn’t have to cost an extortionate amount of money to be called luxury – they are luxury by their nature. Carelessly put your H&M tee in a 40-50 degree cycle once and it’s still fine. Do it to your merino jumper once and it’s gone forever. Knitwear requires the highest level of caution when it comes to washing.

Washing knitwear properly is not just about saving your money but also concerns the upkeep of your carefully crafted image. Washing your knitwear incorrectly can cause it to lose shape, shrink or bobble – all of which is going to affect your overall ‘look’ negatively. We should all be aware that knitwear shouldn’t be washed as frequently because it will lose shape, but that doesn’t mean that you let your jumpers smell like dead meat. It doesn’t matter if it’s a Ralph Lauren or a Hugo Boss – if it’s filled with smoke and dust, it will become a style killer.

Knitwear always brings you an intrinsic feeling of softness, comfort, and warmth. Washing knitwear correctly will multiply this feeling by helping you get even more wear out of each piece – ensuring its longevity, and making it worth every penny.