When you don’t wear your wolvis, store it in a cotton tote bag or a shoe box, snuggle it around a piece of cedar wood and let it hibernate.

Why cedar wood?
Moths like merino wool just as much as you do, but they hate the smell of cedar wood.

【Airing, steaming & washing】

All Wolvis knits made from merino wool already contain a layer of lanolin. This lanolin is self-cleaning, antibacterial and water-repellent. Therefore, we we do not recommend washing your knit until it is really dirty or you want to store it for its summer sleep.

• Airing

Hanging your knit outside for a few hours can work wonders. It makes the piece fresh again and removes bad odours. Avoid clothes pegs, as they can damage your knit. Preferably use a wooden clothes hanger or hang it over a clothesline. Want some extra freshness? Then hang your scarf outside at night or during the morning dew.

• Steaming

Don't feel like running a washing machine for just one piece? Or is your knit not actually dirty but you just want to freshen it up a bit? An alternative and sustainable way to refresh basically all types of clothes is steaming. It makes odours disappear and your knit will feel like new again. It only takes a couple minutes, kills bacteria and uses much less water than a washing machine. By using a steamer, your knits and other garments will wear out less quickly, keeping them feeling like new for longer.

• Washing

Your Wolvis knits can definitely go in the washing machine, as they are already pre-washed to prevent shrinkage. If you do decide to wash the scarf, we recommend using a wool detergent and using either the wool wash cycle on your washing machine or wash your scarf by hand.

After washing, it is best not to let your woollen scarf dry on a clothing hanger or washing line, as the weight of the water will cause it to stretch. Instead, gently roll your scarf in a towel to get most of the water out and then lay it on a flat surface to dry.

• Removing stains

Rinse any stains immediately with cold or lukewarm water, but if that doesn’t work, try spot-cleaning. Apply some wool laundry detergent (or ox-gall soap) on the stain, and with a damp cloth and gently tap the stain without scrubbing or rubbing it.

【Storing】

Wool knits stretch easily, so it's best to keep them neatly folded in a cupboard or drawer.

Moths love merino wool as much as you do. So always store your woollen pieces together with a piece of cedar wood or dried lavender. The smell will deter the moths. If you plan on storing your pieces for their summer nap, make sure they are completely clean and best put them in a sealed box or bag accompanied by a piece of cedarwood or dried lavender.