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Need tips and a guide on how to wash a cardigan properly<\/strong>? You’re in the right place. Washing a garment made of natural fibers such as wool or cashmere requires certain precautions to avoid unpleasant surprises. And it’s always better be well-informed to properly care for delicate garments like cardigans, wool sweaters, cashmere sweaters, or even fine-knit hats and scarves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to maintenance, we immediately think of washing, drying, and spinning. It’s obvious, you say! However, it is important to proceed in the most appropriate manner to preserve your garment. Washing is good, but you especially need to avoid ending up with a shrunken, misshapen, or pilled garment afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to wash a cardigan in the machine?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before seeing how to wash a cardigan in a washing machine<\/strong>, it is essential to note that garments made of natural fibers, especially wool knits, and notably merino wool, should be washed very rarely. Once per season is more than enough, as they say!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Very sensitive to friction, ideally wash a cardigan or other delicate garment in a mesh bag<\/strong>. It’s also better to turn it inside out before washing. An extra precaution to avoid ending up with a deformed cardigan or sweater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So, to proceed with machine washing, here are a few rules to keep in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rule #1: Use the appropriate program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Of course, to wash a cardigan or wool sweater in the machine, make sure to use a “delicate laundry” or “wool cycle” program. Choose a short wash cycle<\/strong>, between 30 to 60 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, make sure to use a detergent specially designed for wool or cashmere garments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rule #2: Ensure the right temperature<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The washing temperature for a knit garment, whether wool or cashmere, should never exceed 30\u00b0C<\/strong>. Exceeding this temperature, the wool or cashmere sweater will surely shrink, or worse, become deformed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rule #3: Set the spin intensity to minimum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To preserve your cardigan from pilling, the spin intensity should be set to minimum<\/strong> during machine washing. Ideally, it should be set to 400 revolutions per minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to wash a cardigan by hand?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hand washing a cardigan is possible under one condition: that you have plenty of experience in the matter. Otherwise, it’s better to avoid hand washing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For hand washing experts, here’s a little guide on how to properly wash your cardigan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n