Product Care Guides
Product Care Guides
Thank you for buying your jumper from Community Clothing. By buying from us you’re not only minimising your impact on the planet, your also supporting loads of fantastic skilled jobs right here in the UK.
We are confident this premium jumper will give you many years of great service, and as daft as it sounds from a brand that sells jumpers, we really want it to last as long as possible. So to give your jumper the longest possible life, and to keep it in the best condition, here are a few pointers on how best to care for it.
Thank you for buying your jumper from Community Clothing. By buying from us you’re not only minimising your impact on the planet, your also supporting loads of fantastic skilled jobs right here in the UK.
We are confident this premium jumper will give you many years of great service, and as daft as it sounds from a brand that sells jumpers, we really want it to last as long as possible. So to give your jumper the longest possible life, and to keep it in the best condition, here are a few pointers on how best to care for it.
Wool clothing is naturally odour resistant, and wool fibres are naturally resistant to staining, meaning they will need to be washed a lot less often than synthetic clothes. This is great because it means less energy and detergent consumption, and less cost. You can use a good clothes brush to remove dirt, or use a clean cloth and clean water to remove any small marks.
Wool naturally draws moisture away from your body so it’s a good idea to let your jumper air after you’ve worn it. Hang it on a good hanger, ideally with wide shoulders, and hang it up somewhere where it will air, and leave it overnight. This will allow it to dry fully before you put it away.
Wool clothing is naturally odour resistant, and wool fibres are naturally resistant to staining, meaning they will need to be washed a lot less often than synthetic clothes. This is great because it means less energy and detergent consumption, and less cost. You can use a good clothes brush to remove dirt, or use a clean cloth and clean water to remove any small marks.
Wool naturally draws moisture away from your body so it’s a good idea to let your jumper air after you’ve worn it. Hang it on a good hanger, ideally with wide shoulders, and hang it up somewhere where it will air, and leave it overnight. This will allow it to dry fully before you put it away.
Despite all of this your jumper will still need washing from time to time. There are two ways to do this.
Despite all of this your jumper will still need washing from time to time. There are two ways to do this.
Lay a towel on a work surface, ironing board, or somewhere flat where it won’t be in the way. Lay your jumper flat on the towel and leave to dry, its an idea to turn it over when the top side is dry. Make sure its properly dry before putting it away.
Never tumble dry your jumper (or any woollen clothing).
Don’t dry on a hanger as the weight of the wet garment may distort it.
Lay a towel on a work surface, ironing board, or somewhere flat where it won’t be in the way. Lay your jumper flat on the towel and leave to dry, its an idea to turn it over when the top side is dry. Make sure its properly dry before putting it away.
Never tumble dry your jumper (or any woollen clothing).
Don’t dry on a hanger as the weight of the wet garment may distort it.
Darning is a fantastic way to extend the life of your jumper, and is surprisingly easy (and incredibly satisfying). The best darning book is Darning: Repair Make Mend by Hikaru Noguchi. But you’ll find decent tutorials online too. Patching is great for repairing holey elbows and is really easy to do.
We know that with good care your jumpers should last for hundreds, if not thousands, of wears. We hope you enjoy wearing it for many years to come.
Darning is a fantastic way to extend the life of your jumper, and is surprisingly easy (and incredibly satisfying). The best darning book is Darning: Repair Make Mend by Hikaru Noguchi. But you’ll find decent tutorials online too. Patching is great for repairing holey elbows and is really easy to do.
We know that with good care your jumpers should last for hundreds, if not thousands, of wears. We hope you enjoy wearing it for many years to come.