Wool is an incredible natural fibre. It has insulating properties, is moisture-wicking and breathable and completely biodegradable. It’s also the most recycled clothing fibre in the world, according to Woolmark, and can be recycled into “new” wool by mechanically shredding and respinning the fibres, or “unknitting” garments and using the wool again (see Rove and iinouiio for details).
Wool also has a reputation for being difficult to care for. But is it? I caught up with experts to find out the best ways to clean and care for your knitwear, so you can keep your roll necks, cardis and cable knits looking beautiful and in use for as many years as possible.
