We recommend the time-tested method of hand-washing in cool water and laying flat to dry, with the following steps to long-lasting durability of your unique, high-quality product.
Place your sweater in a clean sink filled with cool water and a gentle or wool-specific detergent.
Make sure your sweater is submerged, but be careful not to agitate it too much, as this will cause the wool to become matted over time. We suggest leaving your sweater for around 30 minutes, and then rinsing it for a few minutes to ensure all the detergent has been removed.
Once your sweater is rinsed, you should remove it and drain the sink. You can then either place your sweater immediately onto a flat drying rack or press gently between two towels to absorb some extra water before you lay it flat to dry.
It will feel very heavy and wet at first, but don’t worry, it will dry.
Remember, Aran sweaters are naturally water-wicking. This means that if your sweater has started to retain odors, you can simply air it out to ‘clean’ it.
While your sweater is drying, hang it near a fan or open window on a wooden or felt hanger for a day and you’ll be surprised to find it smelling fresh and ready to wear again!