How to wash and take care of the Icelandic hand knit wool sweaters and wool knitwear from alafosslopi, lettlopi and plotulopi.
Álafoss Lopi and Létt-Lopi:
Handwash only in lukewarm water (30°C / 86°F). Soak the garment in the suds for about 10 minutes, then rinse thoroughly in lukewarm water. Do not rub or wring but gently squeeze the liquid through the garment. If necessary, spin for about 1/2 minute to remove excess moisture. Dry flat, smooth the garment out and pull gently into shape and size.
Plötulopi:
Garments knitted from Plötulopi are washed in the same way as garments knitted from Álafoss Lopi or Létt-Lopi, except when washed for the first time do not pre-soak the garment in the suds. Wash the garment by squeezing the suds through the knitwear then rinse thoroughly in lukewarm water.
Note:
It is often enough to air a wollen garment thoroughly, rather than washing it.
