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How to wash merino wool
Use a cold and gentle machine wash cycle (30 degrees and approx. 500 revs per minute) with regular powder or liquid detergent. Avoid hot water as heat may shrink merino wool, and don't use softeners or bleach. Separate light and darks and wash like colors together.
How to Dry Merino Wool
Drying merino correctly helps prevent shrinkage, stretching, and wear. For more tips on caring for your knitwear, check out our Merino wool sweater care guide.
How to Store Merino Garments
Always clean your garments before storing – this helps prevent odors, stains and build-up of dirt. For best results, store folded rather than hung.
Merino Wool Care: Do’s and Don’ts
Do:
• Follow the garment care label instructions
• Wash merino wool inside out on a cold, gentle cycle
• Use a mild, wool-safe or eco-friendly detergent
• Pre-treat stains with a wool-safe remover or diluted vinegar
• Air dry garments flat in the shade
• Use a mesh laundry bag to protect delicate items
• Store garments clean, dry, and folded in breathable cotton or canvas bags
Don’t:
• Wash merino in hot water or use a high-speed spin cycle
• Use bleach, fabric softener, or harsh detergents
• Tumble dry (unless the care label says it's safe)
• Wring, stretch, or twist garments when wet
• Iron on high heat settings
• Store damp garments or use plastic storage bags
• Mix merino with heavy or abrasive fabrics like denim during washing
• Over wash! Let merino's natural odor resistance do the work
Garments and odor.
Merino fibers absorb and release moisture to help manage odors.
The fibers work this way in our garments the same as they do in the sheep that supply our merino. We strongly recommend that you only wash your garments using the specific care instructions on the garments label.
FAQs about merino wool care.
Can I use fabric softener?
We recommend that you wash your icebreaker garments following the specific care instructions on the garments label or in the products care section onsite using regular powder or liquid detergent, unless the garment is dry clean only. Separate light and darks as usual. Don’t use softeners or bleach.
Can I dry clean my merino?
Some icebreaker merino garments are suitable for dry cleaning. Please check the garments label to see if your garment can be dry cleaned.
Can I iron my merino?
Merino bounces back into shape easily after washing, so you may find that you don’t need to iron your merino at all. Refer to the specific care instructions on the garments label for drying instructions.
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