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Caring for your Merino_ARCHIVED

The 100% Extrafine Merino Wool we use to make our knitwear is very easy to care for. All our garments are machine washable at 40 degrees and can be tumble dried on a LOW setting.

BUT before you pop your Scarlet Ribbon Merino in the machine, remember that Merino wool does not need to be washed quite as often as regular clothing. This is because it breathes better than any other material and has a natural resistance odours. In fact, regular airing of your Scarlet Ribbon Merino knitwear will keep it fresh and reduce your laundry! When you do wash your garments, always be sure to follow the instructions on the label.

Click here to watch the Woolmark care video which demonstrates how to correctly machine wash our Extrafine Merino yarn… Woolmark Merino Laundry care video [CAN PUT WOOLMARK LOGO HERE]

Scarlet Ribbon Merino knitwear is machine washable at 40 degrees

Just make sure that you…

  • DO use a wool approved liquid detergent
  • DON’T wash in water over 40 degrees!
  • DON’T use powder detergents as these often contain harmful chemicals that could damage your Merino
  • DON’T use fabric conditioner. Fabric conditioner it designed for use on synthetic fabrics, and as such, it interferes with the natural properties of merino wool, such as breathability and odour neutralisation.
  • DON’T soak Merino for any period of time
  • DON’T use bleach on your Merino knitwear

If you prefer to handwash…

  • Use warm water to massage your Scarlet Ribbon Merino garments and rinse out thoroughly
  • Any excess water can be removed by rolling the garment in a towel before hanging to dry
  • DON’T wring your Scarlet Ribbon Merino garments

And to dry your Scarlet Ribbon Merino knitwear

  • You CAN use a tumble dryer as long as you use a mild or low setting
  • Hang the knitwear in a dry and airated room or outside, but remember to keep it away from direct heat and sunlight
  • DON’T dry your Scarlet Ribbon Merino knitwear over a radiator or next to an open fire
  • CAUTION: If you accidentally wash or dry your Scarlet Ribbon Merino knitwear at too hot a temperature it could shrink. If this happens, there is nothing that can be done about it as the fibres will have been permanently damaged

Ironing and Dry Cleaning

  • You can iron your Scarlet Ribbon Merino knitwear with a steam iron on a wool setting. However, due to the natural elasticity of Merino, this shouldn’t be necessary
  • Your Scarlet Ribbon Merino knitwear may be dry cleaned – but we don’t recommend it due to the chemicals used; these can be harsh on the wool

Storing your Scarlet Ribbon Merino knitwear

  • Make sure you wash your Merino knitwear before storing it for any length of time
  • In order to protect your Merino knitwear from moths, we recommend natural cedar and lavender repellents, such as wooden balls that can be placed in your drawer or wardrobe. We don’t recommend the use of sprays or mothballs. For more information, visit the woolmark website: click here
  • If storing your Scarlet Ribbon Merino knitwear for a long time, we would recommend using airtight, vacuum compressed storage bags