Bagged yourself a Shetland V-Neck and wondering how to look after it? You're in the right place.

In our humble opinion, hand washing is still the way to go. Soak it in a basin of cold water with a drop of wool detergent every 7 to 8 wears.

Take it out after about ten minutes and rinse it in clean, cold water.

If you do opt for the washing machine, select a 30°C wool cycle, and set the spin cycle to 400 rpm max. Turn it inside out first, and pop it in a mesh laundry bag if you have one.

After washing, give the tumble dryer a wide berth.

1. Fold your jumper, lay it on a clean bath towel, and gently press any excess water out of it. Do not wring it out or you’ll damage the fibres and lose the shape of the garment.
2. Lay it flat somewhere well-ventilated, away from direct sunlight. A dry towel on a flat surface will do the job perfectly.

Quick reminder: Steer well clear of the washing lines or the clothes horse. The weight of the wet wool pulls it out of shape.

Wool bobbles, especially carded wool like the kind your Shetland V-Neck is made from. And even though the wool is tightly knitted to keep it in check, it's a natural thing, and part of the charm of a Shetland jumper.

That said, you can always take a bobble razor now and again. We don’t, but it’s up to you.

Since 1 January 2024, the AGEC law requires all textile brands to be transparent about what goes into their products so we can all have a much better idea of exactly what we're buying. We didn't wait for the legislation to do this, we actually lobbied for it, and we think it's an important step in the right direction to change the way our industry works. So here are a few extra details about your Shetland V-Neck:

• It's fully recyclable. If your time together comes to an end, your item can be fully recycled. That said, we'd always recommend repairing and/or handing it down to someone before recycling.
• It doesn't contain plastic microfibres. Unlike a lot of clothing that sheds microplastics in the wash, it's been designed to minimise its environmental impact. Plastic microfibres are tiny particles that wreak havoc on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.
• It doesn't contain hazardous substances. It respects strict European standards aimed at eliminating substances and chemical treatments that could be harmful to you, the environment, and the people who make it.
• It doesn't contain recycled materials. Sometimes we manage to use recycled materials to further reduce the impact of our clothes. Unfortunately, that wasn't possible in this case.

Stick to these few rules and your Shetland V-Neck will only get better with age. Just remember not to wash it too often.

If you've got any feedback or questions, don't hesitate to drop us a line at support@asphalte.com, we’d love to hear from you.

Until then,

ASPHALTE