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.

Knitwear

Washing instructions - Knitwear

  • 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 garments. The wool smoothes easily.

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 wool

Washing Instructions - Docker hat in wool

  • 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).

Tip:

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 cotton

Washing Instructions - Docker cap in cotton

  • 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).
  • 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.

Tip:

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.

Woven delicate fabric top

Washing instructions - Woven delicate fabric top

Care Instructions for lightweight woven tops in Tencel lyocell, 100% organic cotton chiffon (tank tops, shirts, ...):

  • Always wash the garment inside out to protect the fibers and finishes.
  • Use a mild detergent without bleach.
  • If lightly soiled: hand wash in cold water with a gentle detergent.
  • If more soiled: machine wash on a cold, delicate cycle.
  • Lay flat to air dry whenever possible (never tumble dry).
  • Iron at high temperature with the steam function on the “cotton” setting, while the fabric is still slightly damp. Always iron on the reverse side, ideally on an ironing board.
  • Tip: Iron one seam at a time, then immediately pull gently on both ends of that seam for about 2 seconds. Repeat this process for each seam — this helps smooth out any wrinkles and restores the seams to their original flat finish.
  • When in doubt, dry cleaning is a safe option.
  • Avoid overwashing: air out between wears to preserve fabric quality.
  • Tip: for very fine fabrics, use a mesh laundry bag.

Knit delicate fabric top

Washing instructions - Knit delicate fabric top

  • Laver en machine à l'envers, à froid cycle délicat, sans agent de blanchiment.
  • Si votre vêtement est tâché, lavez-le à l'eau tiède à cycle délicat, sans agent de blanchiment.
  • Sécher à l'air (jamais à la sécheuse).
  • Pour le repassage, utilisez un fer à basse température, sur l’envers, en prenant soin d’éviter l’imprimé.

T-shirts and sweatshirts

Washing instructions - Knit delicate fabric top

  • 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).
  • To iron, use low heat on the inside of the garment and avoid the printed section.

Washed t-shirt

Washing instructions - Washed t-shirt

  • During the first wash, our washed t-shirts may lose some color. So wash them for the first time alone in the machine, cold gentle cycle, in order to avoid any discoloration on the rest of your laundry.
  • Then machine wash inside out with the rest of your laundry, cold gentle cycle, no bleach.
  • If your garment is stained, avoid rubbing the stain with a stain remover, but instead machine wash the entire t-shirt in warm water on a gentle cycle, without bleach.
  • Air dry (never in the dryer).
  • Iron on low, inside out.

Pants and shorts

Washing Instructions - pants and shorts

Washing instructions – Cotton canvas pants and shorts:

Inspired by traditional workwear, our pants and shorts are made from heavy-duty canvas chosen for its durability. The fabric may feel a bit stiff at first but will soften after a few washes for optimal comfort.

  • We recommend washing your item alone the first time on a delicate cycle to prevent possible color transfer.
  • Always wash inside out.
  • Lightly soiled: machine wash cold on a delicate cycle, without bleach.
  • Heavily soiled: machine wash warm on a color cycle, without bleach.
  • Air dry only (never tumble dry).
  • If needed, iron on high heat using the "cotton" setting.

 

Washing instructions – Delicate fabrics (organic cotton, linen, and hemp):

  • Always wash inside out to protect natural fibers and preserve color.
  • Use a gentle detergent, free of bleach.
  • Machine wash cold on a delicate cycle.
  • Air dry only (never tumble dry).
  • Iron on high heat using the "cotton" setting, ideally while the fabric is still slightly damp.
  • Avoid over-washing: air out garments between wears to preserve fabric quality.

 

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