How to take care of your precious Studio Myr luxury knits
Studio Myr's designs are conceived, produced and finished with the intention that you, as a customer, can enjoy them for years to come. We use the most beautiful, natural yarns, knit to size and carefully finish each garment by hand. Our products are timeless and do not depend on a fashion trend or age; luxurious, high-quality products that, if treated well, can be part of your basic wardrobe for decades.
The way in which you clean and store your valuable purchase has a major influence on its lifespan.
That is why we think it is important to provide you with detailed information about this. In addition to the washing instructions supplied with each item of clothing, you will find extensive background information and explanations on our website and in this blog.
If you still have questions, do not hesitate to contact us. We like to help you!
Care and Storage
Knitwear is the very heart and soul of your closet.
Studio Myr designs are produced with the most beautiful, natural yarns, to ensure that you can enjoy your knits for many, many years. But like every relationship, you need to take good care to ensure longevity.
Here are our recommendations on how to extend the life of your Studio Myr knits.
How can I clean knitwear?
Wool is self-cleaning. It contains lanolin (the natural fat from the coat) and this ensures that water, unpleasant odors and dirt do not penetrate the fiber, but repels it. So believe us: airing your woolen garment in the bathroom or outdoors is in most cases really enough to make it feel fresh again. You can also always use a refreshing clothing spray that gives your garment a nurturing boost at the same time.
Only wash if it is inevitable. This might seem counterintuitive, but the less you have to wet knitwear, the better.
Don’t spot clean; always wash the whole garment, not just the part that has the stain.
Wash different colors separately.
We recommend hand washing by the following method:
Gently hand wash in cool water (up to 30° C) with a mild soap. Make sure that you are using a sufficient amount of water. Also, don’t rub the material in the water; this can be avoided by using the right amount of water.
Use a pH neutral detergent, or preferably a special wool washing detergent. This way you not only ensure that the quality of your garment is guaranteed, but at the same time you strengthen the fiber and maintain the lanolin content so that your woolen garment lasts even longer.
Do not use the hand wash cycle in a washing machine.
Never use chlorine bleach.
When rinsing, make sure that the temperature of the rinsing water is the same as the washing water.
Gently press to remove excess water. Do not wring or twist; handle gently to avoid wrinkles ad distortion. Spread the jumper out on a thick, dry towel. Roll the towel with the sweater the way you would a yoga mat, pressing down as you go.
Unroll, and lay your jumper down flat on a towel.
Block to dry (reshape to original dimensions while drying).
Smooth by hand while wet to remove wrinkles and straighten the seames and facings.
After 12-24 hours, your knit should be ready to wear.
If any wrinkles or folds remain, use a steamer or put a moist protective sheet between a regular iron and the woolen surface.
Never hang or lay a wool garment to dry when it is saturated in water. Try to remove as much of the water as possible.
Never put wool in the tumble dryer! (Unless the object is to make it into felt).
Can you dry clean knitwear?
First things first, do not dry clean your knitwear. Not only is it bad for the fibres of your knitwear jumper, it’s bad for the environment. Fashion’s greatest environmental impact happens during the care cycle. The best way to care for your knitwear is to wash by hand in cold water using eco-friendly soaps.
What can I do when my knitwear pills?
Our knitwear, made from 100% natural wool, cotton or linen, will pill with time as it has not been treated with synthetic coating. This is a natural process where friction causes the short fibers to migrate to the surface (and it’s a good thing!). Don’t worry, once removed the bobbly bits will disappear. You can use a wool comb or a sweater stone to gently get rid of them and restore your jumper to its glory.
How do I store my knitwear?
Store hand-knit and hand-loomed sweaters flat. As a general precaution, we do not advise hanging knit garments. Preferably use a cotton storage bag, because this provides the best protection against insects and the item also has the ability to 'breathe'.
Follow these steps to enjoy your woolen treasure for years and years to come.