THE DELICATE ART OF CARE

The First Commandment of Knitwear: resist the urge for compulsive washing. Trust us, your sweater doesn't need cleaning after every wear. A little fresh air between uses will do just fine.

When washing day comes, you have two options:
- Cold wash, inside out.
- Wool cycle on your machine, if you absolutely must.

Want to know our best-kept secret?
The freezer. Place your sweater in the freezer before washing: the cold tightens the fibers and makes your piece less fragile.

Drying? Lay flat, obviously. This is non-negotiable.

And if your favorite sweater happens to shrink after an overly enthusiastic wash, don't panic. A lukewarm bath with hair conditioner can help restore it to its original shape. Yes, miracles do happen.


PRESSING: THE FINISHING TOUCH

Use warm iron settings, place a damp cloth between the iron and sweater, and always iron inside out. For the truly meticulous among you, steam treatment remains the safest option.

One final word of wisdom, and it's crucial: store your sweaters folded, never hung. Gravity isn't kind to knitwear, even the finest quality.

Follow these guidelines, and your Lafaurie sweaters will stay pristine season after season.

Let's talk about pilling. It's a natural occurrence that can affect all wool sweaters – yes, even the finest ones.The secret weapon? Once again, the freezer. It's the gentle method for treating pills and making them easier to remove. The cold works its magic on the fibers, helping them release naturally.

For the traditionalists among you, a fabric shaver can also do the trick – just be extra gentle with our most delicate pieces like organic cotton sweaters.