Washing instructions for all our products

Because we want to offer you the best in responsible fashion, it is important for us to help you maintain your clothes as well as possible for optimal durability. Our washing instructions are there for that!

Please click on the type of product you want for details.

T-shirts and sweaters

Washing instructions - T-shirt and sweatshirt

 

"Wash your organic cotton clothes gently, and they'll give it back to you." Kristell ;)

 

Washing Tips:

  • Machine wash inside out, cold gentle cycle, no bleach.
  • If your garment is stained, wash it in warm water on a gentle cycle, without bleach.
  • Air dry (never in the dryer).
  • Iron on low, inside out, avoiding printed area.

Knitwear

Washing instructions - Knitwear

 

"Washing woolen garments is often feared and uninspiring by hand washing, however it is simple to care for them appropriately and quickly." Kristell :)

 

Washing tips:

  • Choose a suitable detergent to avoid to damage the fiber. Either a special wool detergent or a mild shampoo for adults or babies.
  • Do not add fabric softener or bleach.
  • Add a low dose of laundry. Excess product may damage the fiber.
  • Flip your garment over to wash it on the reverse side.
  • Wash by hand in cold or warm water (no warmer than body temperature).
  • Mix gently, without squeezing the material, for about 4 minutes.
  • Let stand 5 mins.
  • Rinse 3 or 4 times as needed, in water at the same temperature as washing (temperature changes can damage the fiber).
  • Squeeze very gently, without ever twisting the garment. Wrap it in a cotton towel to finish spinning.
  • Leave to air dry, flat on the towel.
  • There is no need to iron your sweaters. The wool smoothes easily.

 

Our Swenn special soft tip:

If you find that the wool of your new Swenn sweater is a little rough, that's normal. To reveal its full softness and obtain total comfort, we advise you to wash it by hand once before wearing it. The softness of our Merino wool will then be optimal! You will notice that your Swenn sweater will become softer and softer after each wash.

 

Daily care tips:

  • Avoid as much as possible to keep your wool clothes (clean or dirty) in a ball, even more if they are wet. This tends to damage the fiber.
  • To avoid any distortion, it is best to fold your woolen clothes rather than hang them on a hanger.
  • It is quite normal that pills appear when you wear your sweater. It is possible to use an anti-pilling razor or a regular razor to eliminate them.
  • To prevent moths from damaging your natural fiber clothing, it is advisable to clean your closet regularly or to use lavender bags. Lavender being a natural repellent.

Docker cap in cotton

Washing Instructions - Docker cap in cotton

 

"You love your docker hat and want to take care of it to wear it as long as possible? Nothing easier!" Kristell :)

 

Cotton docker hat washing tips:

"If your hat only needs a light cleaning, we advise you to follow the docker hat in wool washing instructions."
  • For heavier cleaning, machine wash cold, gentle cycle, no bleach.
  • Air dry (never in the dryer).
  • In case of wrinkles, use a steamer to smooth out the fabric.

  

Our special Swenn advise:

To refresh your hat, give it again a good hold or de-wrinkle it, if you have a steamer, you can use it by gently passing it around and inside the item. If you don't have a steamer, you can also use the steam mode of your iron.

Docker cap in wool

Washing Instructions - Docker hat in wool

 

"You love your docker hat and want to take care of it to wear it as long as possible? Nothing easier!" Kristell :)

 

Woolen docker hat washing tips:

  • Clean the inside and then the outside with a sponge moistened (and wrung out) with soapy water.
  • Rub gently on all surfaces.
  • Then rinse the product with a cloth dampened with water.
  • Gently rub dry with a terry cloth washcloth.
  • Air dry (never in the dryer).

  

Our special Swenn advise:

To refresh your hat, give it again a good hold or de-wrinkle it, if you have a steamer, you can use it by gently passing it around and inside the item. If you don't have a steamer, you can also use the steam mode of your iron.