Garment care

How to look after your favourite knits and keep them looking like new

 
 

My knitwear is all washable - dry cleaning is not necessary

  • It’s best to hand wash your luxury knitwear

  • I recommend that you should turn your knitwear inside out to wash it

Summary - how to launder your luxury knitwear

  • Turn inside out

  • Gentle hand wash

  • Dry flat away from direct sunlight

  • If needed, roll in a towel to remove excess water

  • Ease or pat the item into shape if needed

  • Do not bleach

  • Do not tumble dry

NB Dark colours & all hand-dyed & denim garments should be washed separately. 

 
 
Susan Holton Knitwear how to care for your knitwear
 
 

Turning the item inside out helps to protect the fibres. To maintain the softness, quality and drape of the item carefully hand wash it in warm water (approximately 30 deg C) using a gentle non-biological product. Don't use harsh detergents or those containing bleaches and/or optical whiteners, as these damage the fibres and reduce the intensity and quality of colours. Do not bleach. Remove any brooches, laces etc before washing (you can replace these when the garment is dry). After washing, rinse well. To any remove excess water you can roll in a towel. Gently ease the item into shape while damp if needed. Dry flat, away from direct sunlight. Do not tumble dry.

Dark colours & all hand-dyed & denim garments should be washed separately. 

Denim yarns are designed to fade over time with washing and wearing. Please be careful with denim items as the dyes are less fixed than other dyes and when they are new, some of the colour may transfer onto light coloured fabrics in wear. If you wash the garment before you wear it for the first time, this will help to reduce this. 

Please don't hesitate to get in touch (by email or telephone) if you have any questions about garment care.