The Merino T-Shirt Care Guide

However amazing merino wool’s natural properties might be, your new favourite T-shirt won't look after itself. So, here are a few spells that will keep it looking its best for years to come.

Merino wool is "self-cleaning", meaning it doesn't tend to retain bacteria or smells. If only all tees were this practical. What does that mean for you? Well, unlike a cotton or synthetic T-Shirt, you won't need to wash this one after every wear. Unless you're wearing it to do a triathlon, a wash every five or so wears should be more than enough. Just let it take a little breather between each outing.

If this is your first Merino item, we know all of that might sound far-fetched. But trust us, this stuff’s magical. The icing on the woollen cake? Fewer washes means less water and less energy used — this Tee’s not just you-friendly, it’s eco-friendly too.’espacement des lavages épargne de l’eau et de l’énergie (sans parler des économies), ce qui fait de lui un bijou d’éco-responsabilité.

When time comes for a clean, simply put your Merino T-shirt in the machine on a wool programme at 30°C tops. Most important of all, keep that spin cycle low! Never go over 400 revs per minute though.

If you're nervous about the machine, you can of course hand wash your T-shirt, as long as you don't wring it out at the end. Wringing can damage those supernatural fibres.

If you’ve ever owned a woolly jumper then you should already know: wool garments should be laid flat to dry, in order to avoid warping or stretching. The same goes for this Merino T-shirt, obviously, it’s wool after all. Just find a flat surface, and lay your wee Tee down on a terry towel to avoid soaking your floor. Job done.

PS: Don’t even think about putting your Merino Tee in the tumble dryer.

You can save yourself the hassle with this one. Jersey and merino wool have a natural elasticity that makes the material pretty much wrinkle-free. If it’s not broke, don’t iron it.

If you really love ironing, that’s fine, just select 'wool' mode and give it a few quick passes. Just remember wool’s not a fan of high temperatures.

No slight of hand tricks for this magic tee, just a few basic tips and you’re all set to experience the wonders of merino wool for years to come.

If we've missed something or you have any questions, feel free to give us a shout in the comment section below or send an email to: 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