Useful Information
There is a care instructions label attached on wool blended clothing. Care instructions change depending on wool type, applied processes, and applied technical training. By paying attention to the symbols on the instructions; you may choose the appropriate cleansing method to protect the look of the clothing, appearance of the surface, the structure, the touch, and the form.
“HAND WASH” LABELED KNITWEAR
Hand wash the knitwear at warm water (maximum 40C°) with a wool detergent that does not contain bleaching agents and turn the inside out to protect the loose fibers on the surface of the garment. Make sure that your powder or liquid detergent is resolved in the water before putting your clothes into the water. Leave your clothes down about 5 minutes and the dirt will be removed from the clothes. Get rid of the excess water without squeezing the clothing and rinse first with cold and then warm water. Dry your clothes by rolling them between clean towels or putting the clothes in your washing machine at the short and delicate spin program (Never bend the clothing between your hands). Correct the form of your wet clothing with your hands. Dry your clothing on a dry flat surface. If you will dry the clothes on a rope, then you need to fold them to prevent them from sagging.
“MACHINE WASH” LABELED KNITWEAR
Check the label in your clothing and make sure that it says “machine wash”. Turn the clothing inside out to protect the loose fibers on the surface of the garment. Do not leave your clothes in the water before washing.
Set your machine at 40C° woolmark program (mechanical action must be at the minimum). Use a wool detergent that does not contain bleaching agents. Dry your clothing on a dry flat surface. If you will dry the clothes on a rope, then you need to fold them to prevent them from sagging.
WOOL DETERGENTS
Thanks to advanced technology, different kinds of detergents are developed according to different types of washing and clothing. In this manner, it is possible to maintain the appearance of the woolen clothing longer. The newly developed detergents are for delicate garments made of wool and similar fibers. Some of them are for hand washing and some are for washing at woolmark program at the machine. Color detergents are not suitable for washing woolen products by hand or in the machine.
IRONING
Woolen products give the best results by slightly ironing. Iron your woolen products at the steam function or at the heat function that is shown with 2 dots symbol. If you apply dry ironing to your woolen knitwear or garments made up of wool garment, then use a damp cloth to prevent your product from flaring.
“DRUM DRYER” DRYING
Check the label in your clothing and make sure that it says “may be dried at the drum dryer”. The symbol on the label tells you that it is safe to do so.
BLEACHING
Never apply chlorinated bleaching.