Jumper Care Guide: Wash and Store Knitted Jumpers

Quick answer

Wash your Newbie knitted jumpers on a gentle 40°C cycle with mild detergent, dry them flat, and store them folded to avoid stretching.

Step-by-step jumper care routine

1. Check the care label: Read the sewn-in tag for temperature and cycle recommendations. Newbie jumpers typically wash at 40°C. Ignore this step and you might accidentally use hot water, which shrinks organic cotton and felts wool.
2. Turn inside out and use a mesh bag: Turn the jumper inside out to protect the outer pattern or embroidery. Place it in a mesh laundry bag to reduce friction. Skipping the bag can cause pilling or snagging on delicate details like the blueberry embroidery.
3. Choose a gentle detergent: Use a mild, liquid detergent designed for wool or delicates. Avoid bleach and fabric softeners, which break down natural fibers. Regular detergent can be too harsh for organic cotton and wool-mohair blends.
4. Wash on a gentle cycle at 40°C: Select a hand-wash or delicate cycle with cold or lukewarm water (40°C max). Never use hot water or a heavy spin. Hot water and high spin speeds are the top cause of shrinkage and misshaping.
5. Dry flat on a towel: Lay the jumper flat on a clean, dry towel. Reshape it gently to the original dimensions. Never hang it on a hanger or use a tumble dryer. Hanging wet jumpers stretches the shoulders; tumble drying shrinks them unevenly.
6. Store folded in a drawer or shelf: Fold the jumper and store it flat. Avoid hanging, which can cause shoulder bumps over time. For long-term storage, use a breathable cotton bag. Storing on a hanger is the most common mistake — it stretches the knit and creates permanent marks.

Product care facts

• Baby & kids green knitted jumper with blueberries: Made from 100% organic cotton, wash at 40°C, keep away from fire. The organic cotton is soft but can shrink if washed too hot; sticking to 40°C keeps it gentle on baby skin.

  

• Womens pink pattern knitted jumper: Contains 37% certified wool and 37% certified mohair, with ribbing details. Wool and mohair are prone to felting; use a wool-specific detergent and avoid wringing to preserve the frills and scalloped edges.