Care Instructions
All SULATA products are made using the highest quality yarns and require special care when cleaning. Alpaca fibres are naturally stained, odour and wrinkle-resistant. Because of this, alpaca garments can go for extended periods before washing.
CLEANING YOUR KNITWEAR
- Gently wash your garment in cool water (hot water may cause shrinkage) with a gentle soap or baby shampoo.
- Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Rinse thoroughly using cool water with a gentle swirl. Please do not wring or twist.
- Gently fold and leave it in a drainer to remove excess water (please do not twist)
- Lay it out on a towel and gently roll up in the towel the way you would a yoga mat pressing as you go, do not squeeze or press hard. If you only want the towel to absorb more water, leave it in the towel for about 10 minutes, air dry the garment flat
- Once completely dry, your sweater should be ready to wear.
- All-natural fibre pill. If that happens, use a sweater shaver to remove the pilling. Avoid too much pressure, or it may cause a hole.
- Never chlorine bleach
DRY CLEANING
- Be sure to use a trusted dry cleaner.
- Bring all care labels and tags to ensure proper care
- Point out any stains or spots on your garment so that special consideration will be paid
- Request moth -proofing if possible
STORAGE
- Lay all hand-knit garments or sweaters flat; hanging them may distort the garment. Make sure your alpaca products are clean and dry before putting them away for long-term storage.
- Be sure to moth-proof all garments; a cedar chest is ideal if possible, or put some cedar chips, blocks or lavender inside your chest.
- All knitwear, including sweaters and blankets, should be folded and laid flat. No knitwear should be storage hung.
