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Accessories & Care Care
Sweater Care Kit
A wooden sweater comb, a cedar block and a bottle of wool wash: the answer to most pilling questions
$28
A wooden sweater comb, a cedar block and a bottle of wool wash. The comb is the answer to most pilling questions: light pilling is fiber working its way out, and it combs off.
- Comb, cedar and wool wash
- About 30 washes
- Made in the USA
In stock. Ships from our own warehouse in Portland, OR. Orders placed before 11AM PT ship the same business day.
- Free US shipping over $75. Order before 11AM PT, ships the same business day from Portland, OR.
- Free exchanges for size or color. 45 days to exchange and 30 to return, unworn, with the tags on.
- Repaired, not replaced. Seams, zips, snaps and buttons fixed free for two years.
Details
| Contains | Sweater comb, cedar block, wool wash |
|---|---|
| Pilling | Comb flat, in one direction, on a table |
| Cedar | Keeps moths off folded knitwear |
| Wool wash | Enough for about 30 hand washes |
| Made in | USA |
Fit, wear and care
- To remove pilling, lay the sweater flat on a table.
- Draw the comb across the surface in one direction, with light pressure. Do not scrub back and forth.
- To wash, add a capful of wool wash to cold water, soak for ten minutes and press the water out in a towel.
- Dry knitwear flat.
- Put the cedar block in the drawer with folded knitwear, and sand it lightly once a year to renew it.
- Wash knitwear cold, by hand or on the wool cycle, and always dry it flat
- Wash denim rarely, inside out and cold, and hang it to dry
- Never tumble-dry wool, cashmere blends or waxed cotton
- Re-wax waxed jackets once a season and never machine-wash or dry-clean them
Fabric and construction
Beechwood comb, cedar block, 250ml lanolin wool wash
Sweater comb: beechwood with a fine metal mesh edge. Cedar block: untreated red cedar. Wool wash: 250 ml, with lanolin, enough for about 30 hand washes. Made in the USA.
Shipping and returns
- Standard: 3–6 business days (US)
- Express: 2–3 business days (US)
- International: US, CA, UK, EU, AU, JP — 6–12 business days
- Ships from our own warehouse in Portland, OR. Orders placed before 11AM PT ship the same business day.
- Free exchanges for size or color. 45 days to exchange and 30 to return, unworn, with the tags on.
Ideal for
- Knitwear owners
- Gifting with a sweater
Why buy
- Handles pilling in minutes
- Protects knitwear in storage
- Cheap insurance for a sweater
Wear it with
Pairs well with
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Questions
Asked about Sweater Care Kit
Does the comb damage a sweater?
Used flat, in one direction and with light pressure, it lifts the pills and leaves the knit. Scrubbing back and forth is what roughs up a surface.
Is pilling a defect?
Light pilling on merino and cashmere is normal wear: loose surface fiber working its way out. A hole, a dropped stitch or a seam opening is a defect.
How long does the wool wash last?
About 30 hand washes. The date printed on the bottle is the one that counts.
Does cedar really keep moths away?
Cedar discourages moths from folded knitwear. It is a deterrent, not a cure for an existing problem.
Does the wool wash contain lanolin?
Yes. If you avoid lanolin, do not use it.
Reviews
What customers say
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Showing the 8 most recent of 535 reviews
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Pedro A.
Verified buyer
Merino Crew owner
The comb works
Two minutes and my Merino Crew looked new.
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Imelda S.
Verified buyer
Cashmere-Blend Cardigan owner
Gentle wash
My knits come out soft, not stripped.
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Auberon F.
Verified buyer
Knitwear owner
Small bottle
250 ml goes further than it looks, but I would buy a larger one.
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Tindra K.
Verified buyer
Knitwear owner
No moth holes this year
One block per drawer. First spring without a casualty.
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Leopold M.
Verified buyer
Fisherman Rib owner
Comb caught a loose stitch
I pressed too hard on a pulled thread and made it worse. Go lightly, and avoid snags.
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Sabine R.
Verified buyer
Gift
Bought with a sweater as a gift
It made the present feel complete.
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Hamish D.
Verified buyer
Fisherman Rib owner
Works on the big rib too
Gently, on the cuffs.
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Odalys V.
Verified buyer
Knitwear owner
Wash has a faint wool smell
It is the lanolin. It fades when dry.
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