How do I care for my products?
Marine inoculation maintenance manual:
Merino wool clothes are antibacterial and do not need frequent washing. In most cases it is enough just 1-2 hours of fresh air to freshen up your clothes! Thicker merino chips may only be washed by hand.
- Turn your clothes inside out before washing, this will help to reduce topicality.
- In a large bowl, mix warm water (about 30-40 degrees) with wool detergent or soap (too hot water will shrink the fabric).
- Allow the clothes to soak for about 3-5 minutes. (Do not leave marine clothing in the water for prolonged periods of time as this may damage the fabric fibres.)
- To rinse, use water at the same temperature as the water you used for washing (do not use a rinse aid).
- Press out more water or use the washing machine’s spin cycle (maximum 400 rpm).
- To maintain the correct shape, immediately after washing, set the fabric in its original position and lay it out to dry on a flat surface (never twist or hang to dry).
Leaks: If a stain develops on the marine liner, it must be dealt with immediately! If a stain occurs on a marine minnow, it must be dealt with immediately. Rinse the stain as quickly as possible with cool water and press the spot with a dry piece of cloth to dry. Don’t rub the stain as this will only get the dirt deeper into the fabric. For tough stains, the following may be used special wool soap or bile soap. It is a good idea to use liquid bile soap to avoid rubbing.
Topilisus: Wool and merino wool products go topical at some point during use. Topicality on rubbing is a perfectly normal wool reaction. A top remover can be used to remove tops.
Care instructions for merino-lined clothing:
Merino wool clothes are antibacterial and do not need frequent washing. In most cases it is enough just 1-2 hours of fresh air to freshen up your clothes! Clothes with merino lining can be machine washed.
- Set the washing machine to the wool wash mode using the gentle cycle: up to 30°C and a maximum of 400 spin speeds.
- Use a detergent specifically designed for woollen fabrics (do not use rinsing agents).
- To maintain the correct shape, immediately after washing, set the fabric in its original position and lay it out to dry on a flat surface (never twist or hang to dry).
Leaks:
If a stain develops on the marine liner, it must be dealt with immediately! If a stain occurs on a marine minnow, it must be dealt with immediately. Rinse the stain as quickly as possible with cool water and press the spot with a dry piece of cloth to dry. Don’t rub the stain as this will only get the dirt deeper into the fabric. For tough stains, a special wool or bile soap can be used. It is a good idea to use liquid bile soap to avoid rubbing.
Topilisus:
Wool and merino wool products go topical at some point during use. Topicality on rubbing is a perfectly normal wool reaction. A top remover can be used to remove tops.
Softshell care instructions:
Softshell clothes can be machine washed.
- Before washing, turn your clothes inside out to keep the accessories looking their best.
- Set the washing machine to hand wash or sportswear programme, water temperature can be up to 30°C.
- To maintain water resistance, detergents designed for water-resistant garments (such as Nikewax Tech wash) should be used.
- Sofshell must not be dried in the display.
- If necessary, the outer surface can be ironed on low heat. The inner fleece must not be ironed.
Soiling: because softshell is a filmy material, it does not absorb dirt very easily. If mums can be bothered, a quick damp cloth can be used to wipe over the black spots as soon as you get in the room, so there’s no need to wash the product so often!
Stains: for tough stains, we recommend trying bile soap first to remove them – it’s the most natural and least damaging method.