So you've got yourself a Knitted Jacket - good shout! You're officially a person of refined taste. But as you know, having nice things isn't enough: you've got to look after them properly.

Read these three paragraphs, and you'll know exactly how to keep your new best friend looking its best for years.

It's always the same story with woollen knits: the cleaning bit is a bit tricky. In this case, we recommend hand washing in a basin of cold water with a dollop of eco-friendly liquid detergent.

If you're dead set on using the washing machine, make sure the drum is full, select a cold cycle and keep the spin to 400 rpm max. It's not what we'd advise, but it should minimise the damage.

That said, remember that wool's fibre structure makes it really hard for bacteria to spread. Unlike cotton, little nasties and other impurities struggle to cling to Corriedale wool, which keeps it practically odour-free. If you air your Jacket for a few minutes between wears, you won't need to wash it constantly. A proper bath once per season will do the job nicely.

After washing, you can remove excess water by folding your Jacket and gently pressing down. At this stage, it's crucial to avoid any twisting or wringing.

Then, let yours dry flat, perhaps on a towel to soak up any remaining moisture.

To prevent any warping, never hang it on a coat hanger while drying. The weight of the waterlogged knit might turn it into a shirt dress, which might not quite suit your style.

Let's be honest: this step is completely optional. Wool barely creases, and you won't need to iron your Jacket to keep it looking smooth as a cue ball.

Since 1 January 2024, the New French environmental legislation known as The AGEC Law stipulates transparency from our lot in the fashion industry so that you can make an informed purchase. As you can imagine, this is something that we fully support at Asphalte. So here's some additional information about our Slim Jeans:

• They’re 100% recyclable after being dismantled, which means that the day their services are no longer required every component can be fully recycled. If you stop wearing yours for whatever reason, you might want to consider making someone else happy by passing it on to a friend, family member or donating them to a charity. The best way of reducing an item of clothing’s impact is by keeping it in circulation, and only recycling it when there really is no life or use left in it.
• Unlike many garments that release microplastics during washing, our Knitted Jackets have been designed not to do so. Plastic microfibres are tiny particles of plastic that have a negative impact on aquatic and land ecosystems.
• They do not contain any hazardous materials. They’re manufactured in compliance with strict standards aimed at eliminating the use of harmful substances and other chemical nasties.
• They do not contain any recycled materials. We try and incorporate recycled materials whenever we can; unfortunately, it hasn’t been possible to do so with the Knitted Jacket.

So there you have it, you now know everything there is to know about looking after your Knitted Jacket.

We'll be back in touch in a couple of weeks to see how you're getting on.

Until then, if we've missed something or you have any questions hit us up in the comment section below or here support@asphalte.com.

The Asphalte Team