We worked hard to design you a jumper that won’t come out of its first wash toddler-sized, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have to take care of it. It is wool, after all.

We recommend hand washing your jumper in cold water with a drop of natural detergent. Failing that, the best option is to machine wash at 30°C max, inside a clothes bag or net on a wool or cotton program. Don’t go above a 400rpm spin program. If you want to up the softness of your jumper you could add a teaspoon of softener.

Merino wool is naturally anti-bacterial, limiting the growth of bacteria thanks to the structure of its fibres. So there's no need to wash it every time you pop it on. Just air it out for a few hours between each outing, that should be more than enough to get rid of any lingering smells before its monthly wash.

Please don’t put your jumper in the tumble dryer. Ever. We strongly recommend that you let your jumper dry outdoors, or near a window, laid flat.

Never use a hanger when drying as the weight of the water in the jumper could pull it out of shape.

If you went for the hand washing option, resist the temptation of wringing it out by hand. That could damage the fibres over time.

Merino wool jerseys don’t tend to crease much. However, ironing is a good way of keeping your jumper looking as good as new after each wash. Use a medium heat setting with a little steam. The jumper will be just fine with that. Don’t go too hot, as you might scorch the wool, which would be a real shame.

After all of that, it’s time to wear it again. Putting it on's worth getting right. First your head and then the arms. That might not be the way you yank on your gym sweaters, but it’ll save you from pulling on the collar and stretching it over time.

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 Turtlenecks:

• 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 them for whatever reason, you might want to consider making someone else happy by passing them 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.
• No microplastics are released during washing. Unlike many garments, our Turtlenecks have been designed to not release any microplastics. Plastic microfibres are tiny particles of plastic that are released when worn or washed and 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 to incorporate recycled materials whenever we can, unfortunately, it hasn’t been possible to do so with the Turtleneck.

So there you have it, you now know everything there is to know about looking after your Turtleneck. If we've missed something or you have any questions just give us a shout in the comment section below, or here support@asphalte.com.

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

Until then,

The Asphalte Team