COSY, warm knitwear has become a staple in our wardrobes over the winter months as the dark nights bring colder temperatures. And over the festive period, we tend to wear more knitwear than ever with Christmas jumpers, comfortable cardigans and vests all making their return. Advertisement 3 Since we only wear our knitted Christmas jumpers once a year, it's important to look after them Credit: Getty 3 So it's key we know how to wash, store and look after them properly But the soft and cosy texture can mean it requires extra care because it can easily become bobbled or shrink in the wash.
Since we only wear our knitwear and Christmas jumpers one season a year, we want to look after them so they last longer. But experts at FatFace have found that over 50 per cent of us worry about washing knitted clothing out of fear of causing damage. And 45 per cent of us admitted to avoiding the task altogether in case they do something wrong.
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