Care guide

DILLING’s wool is unique

Our wool is produced without chlorine and plastic – in other words without the use of Superwash.

Superwash is a chemical treatment that coats the natural merino wool fibres with a thin layer of plastic to improve the wool’s washing abilities. Unfortunately, with this treatment a lot of chlorine (AOX) is discharged with the wastewater, which has a negative impact on the environment. The plastic coating also impairs a lot of the wool fibres’ natural properties – like absorbing moisture, regulating temperature and breathability.

Read more about the unique treatment of our wool here.

Caring for your merino wool

As our wool is not treated with Superwash, it requires a gentler washing routine and cannot withstand high washing temperatures or rough handling.

Below you’ll find everything you’ll need to know about washing, drying and storing your DILLING wool clothing.

Please note: Before following the care instructions listed, we recommend always checking the product care label on the inside of the clothing for specified instructions.

Washing

Your wool clothing, actually, require less care than you might think. In fact, most of the time, you should hold off on washing your wool. Merino wool is naturally antibacterial and odour resistant which means it doesn’t require washing after every wear. To refresh between washes, simply air your wool clothing out. Hanging them overnight is often enough to remove light odours caused by sweat or wear.

Spot cleaning can also prolong time between washes.

When the time comes:

Machine wash on a wool setting at 30°C / 800 rpm. Wash with similar colours.
Or hand wash in lukewarm water – but don’t leave the wool to soak. Rinse in clean, lukewarm water. Don’t wring. Instead, gently press the water out. Lay your clothing flat on a clean, dry towel and roll it up to squeeze out excess water.
Remember to always use wool detergent

Please note: A few of our wool products are labelled: dry clean only. This information will feature on the specific product detail page online as well as on the product care label.

Drying

The cardinal rule of drying your merino wool: Never tumble dry. Even a brief hot tumble damages the fibres. The heat will shrink and felt the natural fibres and the friction is harder than wool can handle.

Instead, hang or lay your wool clothing to dry on a drying rack. If possible, we recommend you dry your wool clothing flat to maintain its shape.

Storing

Fold or stack your wool clothing in your closet or drawer. Avoid hanging to prevent stretching the product.

If you plan to store away your heavier knitwear during summer, we suggest storing in airtight bags or boxes to avoid moths. Make sure your wool clothing is clean before storing. Clean wool is much less attractive to moths.

Avoiding moths

The simplest way to avoid moths is to wear your wool. Moths don’t attack clothing in frequent circulation.

If your wool is not worn regularly, we recommend the below steps to protect your wool from moths.

Moth infestation – here’s what to do next

The best thing to do is wash and dry your clothing. When it’s completely dry, store it in an airtight bag or box to deprive any surviving larvae of oxygen.

You can also hang your clothing in frosty weather or put the clothing in your freezer for 24 hours or longer.

Vacuum and clean your closet before you put your clothes back in.

Moth damage – here’s how to fix it

Moth damage is caused by the larvae. They chew through the fibres and leave small, irregular holes in the fabric. It’s an annoying – but fixable – problem. Visit our repair guide to find creative and easy ways to mend your clothing.

Download our free merino wool care guide.

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