Care instructions for kid mohair
Kid mohair is a very durable material and as a natural material it takes care of itself. However, the material requires the right kind of care to remain beautiful and long-lasting. With this care guide you will ensure that your kid mohair knitwear stays as good as new and retains its best properties year after year.
How to care for kid mohair knitwear
Your kid mohair sweater will last as good as new and beautiful for a long time if you care for and store it properly. The rule of thumb is to air it often and wash it rarely. It is also important to let the sweater rest properly between uses.
1. Ventilate often, wash rarely
Kid mohair effectively repels dirt and cleans itself, so mohair knitwear does not need to be washed often. It is advisable to air the mohair product outdoors in humid air, which will cause the fiber to swell and remove odors and traces of use, while also refreshing the product.
2. Wash stains locally
Remove any stains locally with fresh bile soap or soapnut soap.
3. Wash if necessary
If necessary, wash the mohair product by hand inside out at 30 degrees. Use a gentle neutral detergent intended for washing wool. Handle the knitwear carefully. Do not soak, wring, rub or crumple the knitwear vigorously. Rinse in several rinse waters. After washing, do not spin, but squeeze out the water by rolling the knitwear inside a thick terry towel. Do not tumble dry.
3. Flat dry on a towel
Lay the sweater out to dry on a flat surface, such as a towel. Avoid direct sunlight and heat sources, such as radiators, which can weaken the fibers.
4. Mohair comb
Brush the sweater with a mohair comb on a flat surface, using gentle, parallel strokes along the length of the sweater. This will restore the shine of the fibers and help keep the sweater beautiful – just like brushing your own hair! Avoid rubbing sideways or back and forth to avoid damaging the fibers.
5. Ironing
Mohair knitwear does not need to be ironed, but if you feel it is necessary, iron it with a steam iron from the wrong side at 150 degrees through a damp cloth.
6. Store in an airy place
Store your sweater flat on a shelf between uses. Close zippers and buttons. Long, thick sweaters in particular stretch on a hanger, so avoid hanging them.
7. Protects against pests
When you are not using your knitwear for a while, protect it from pests by storing it tightly in a plastic bag or plastic box with a lid. Itgoes kid mohair products are not treated with pesticides or any surface treatment agents, so proper storage is important.
My kid mohair sweater is shedding hair, what do I do?
A new kid mohair sweater may shed some hair at first. However, this is not something to be alarmed about, as this is normal for the material. Use, airing and gentle brushing will help reduce the shedding over time. The total shedding is approximately 5 g of the product weight, and after this, no more hair will be shed.
Summary of how to care for kid mohair knitwear
Kid mohair repels dirt, so airing it out is often enough to clean and freshen up your sweater. Air it out in humid weather to swell the fiber and remove odors and traces of use. Remove stains immediately using bile soap or soapnut soap. This will avoid washing the entire sweater and extend the life of the product. Also remember to let the sweater rest between uses.