Sweata Weatha
No. 87
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Woke up this morning to a brisk 35 degrees. As eager as I’ve been for the heat to go away, I have a feeling that a month from now, I’ll be wishing for warmer days. Nonetheless, sweaters are starting to come out of closets.
As you pull on your favorite knits, inspect them to ensure they don’t have any holes or pulls. Sometimes, when we tuck them away at the end of winter, we are in a hurry to stash them, and we don’t notice what kind of wear and tear occurred in the season prior.
This is always a good time to highlight some of the key elements of storing and caring for your knitwear…
Storage — There is always the question of do I hang or fold my sweaters. I tend to encourage folding to avoid any potential issues with stretching when hanging in your wardrobe. That being said, there are endless ways to hang sweaters draped over hangers.
Folding Visibility — Should you opt to fold, be sure to stack them or roll them, whether on a shelf or in a drawer, so that you can see each one. Out of sight is out of mind. You may not remember what you have.
Shop Your Closet — I shared my thoughts on this in the last newsletter, but it’s the same concept when pulling out your knits. Check what you have before you buy new.
Shave ‘Em — You know me by now and, therefore, know that this tool is my #1 recommendation for every closet. When you wear a sweater, swipe this electric shaver across high-friction points to remove and minimize pilling. This will help your sweaters last longer.
Dewrinkle — Sweaters tend to look rumpled and sloppy when they are not folded or stored neatly. The last thing you want to put on is a wrinkled sweater. You can usually iron cashmere, merino, and cotton on low heat. Wrinkle release can help smooth out lighter-weight knits.
Cleaning — Most knitwear is machine washable. It’s easy for brands to put “dry clean only” on the garment care tag, but cashmere can be washed at home, so can cotton knits and most merinos. I’d be cautious about washing wool, though. Here’s a breakdown of washing cashmere at home… these are reshares from last winter and are as relevant as always…
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Go-To Sweater Recommendations
If you’re in the market for updating your sweaters, here are some of my favorites at various price points…
