Ventilate cashmere or merino wool winter jumpers better than wash them

Created: 12/14/2022, 1:00 p.m

By: Jasmine Farah

Soft, cuddly, warm: winter sweaters made from the finest fabrics are expensive, but often worth an investment.

Gentle care is required to keep them beautiful.

It's getting icy outside, winter is here: With the falling temperatures, we also dress warmer.

Some are real frostbite and swear by multiple layers.

Others do this not only outside, but also within their own four walls because they want to save on heating costs.

It doesn't matter whether you prefer the layered look or not: A high-quality winter jumper that goes with everything is a must-have in every wardrobe.

Cashmere and merino wool are expensive, but they keep you warm

Garments made of cashmere or merino wool are particularly soft, comfortable to wear and the material is also an eye-catcher.

It is the wool of cashmere goats or merino sheep.

The high-quality natural materials keep you warm and are perfect for the winter season.

However, there are two shortcomings: on the one hand, the fabrics are expensive, on the other hand, they are also very sensitive.

Those who take proper care of clothing made from cashmere and merino wool will enjoy them for years to come.

But what to do if you want to clean them after a while?

Warm and cuddly: With the right care, cashmere sweaters will keep their shape and quality for years.

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If the cashmere winter sweater has no stains or if you just want it to smell nice again, airing it out is enough.

After all, there is no need to wash cashmere or merino wool clothing after each use.

Wool has self-cleaning properties thanks to its natural fat, lanolin.

This envelops the fibers and helps repel dirt and water.

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Cashmere and merino wool should be specially cared for and washed

However, if you wear it longer or on consecutive days, you can also put the noble fabric in the washing machine.

However, make sure to turn the jumper inside out before washing and use a special wool detergent.

Many washing machines these days already have a wool cycle, the program lasts only a few minutes and spins little or not at all.

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You should then place the damp garment on a spread out towel.

Gently pull it into shape and let it dry.

Finally, it is advisable not to hang up the piece, but to place it folded in the wardrobe.

If knots of wool have formed during washing, which are caused by friction, you can carefully remove them.

Otherwise, there are also electric lint shavers that you can use to gently glide over the garment.