WELCOME TO THE KNITWEAR CARE GUIDE
Our iconic knitted pieces can last decades when properly cared for. We use the finest yarns and materials to craft our knitted jumpers, dresses, and accessories - and we want you to get the most out of them, that's why we've put together an easy-to-abide-by guide for knitwear care.
CLEANING
Always store knitwear flat and folded, never on a hanger. Bella Freud knitwear should be dry-cleaned only.
Shake knitwear between wears to remove dust particles and lint. If you are storing knitwear for a long time, ensure it is freshly dry cleaned and folded in a zip-lock bag.
We recommend dry-cleaning every 4-5 wears to keep your knits fresh and debris-free.
TEXTURE
Small bobbles or 'pills' of fibre may form on the surface of your knitwear with wear, especially in areas that are subject to friction.
Pilling is expected on any piece of high-quality knitwear, as soft woollen fibres rub together.
Pilling will likely occur the most on the first couple of wears, and then reduce over time as bobbles are removed.
GENERAL CARE
Bobbles can be removed by hand, but for the best results, we recommend a small, battery operated de-piller/fabric shaver.
We steer clear of metal combs as these can do more harm than good.
Mohair should never be de-bobbled, embrace it's fluffy nature!
Place cedar balls or lavender sachets between jumpers on shelves and inside of drawers to deter moths. Upon evidence of moths, seal the item in a zip lock bag and place it in the freezer for 48 hours, then dry cleaning it immediately.
