The golden rules of
the mesh
THE DELICATE ART OF CLEANING
First commandment of knitwear: don't give in to the temptation of compulsive washing. Your sweater doesn't need to be washed after every wear, trust us. A little airing between uses will do the trick perfectly.
When it's time to do laundry, you have two options:
- Wash in cold water, inside out.
- Wool program on your machine, if you really can't do otherwise.
The best-kept secret? The freezer.
Place your sweater in the freezer before washing: the cold tightens the fibers and makes your garment less fragile.
Drying? Flat, obviously. No negotiation possible on this point.
And if, unfortunately, your favorite sweater shrinks after a slightly over-enthusiastic wash, don't panic. A warm soak with conditioner can restore it to its original shape. Miracles do happen.
IRONING, THE FINISHING TOUCH
Use a warm iron, place a damp cloth between the iron and the sweater, and above all, always iron inside out. For the most meticulous among you, steaming remains the safest option.
Last but not least: store your sweaters folded, never on a hanger. Gravity is not kind to knitwear, even the finest.
With these tips, your Lafaurie sweaters will last through the seasons without changing shape.
Good news: wool doesn't need to be washed after every wear. Simply airing it out is often enough.
If there's a stain, take action - by hand, in cold water, with a sparing amount of wool-specific detergent. Do not rub, do not wring, do not soak. Fabric softener? Forget it.
Machine washing remains an option if the label indicates it: wool cycle, very gentle spin (400 rpm), machine half-full.
The golden rule: no wringing, no tumble drying. Gently roll the garment in a towel to absorb excess water, then lay it flat in the shade, with the sleeves folded inward. The shape you set before drying is exactly how it will look once dry—so take care to set it well.
Fold, never hang — knitwear stretches when hung. Store on shelves or in drawers, in a dry, well-ventilated place.
Pilling? It appears naturally over time with daily wear. A fabric shaver or a comb, used delicately, will solve the problem without damaging the fiber.
