Care Instructions

Wash and dry

If your sweater doesn’t have any stains, wait until you’ve worn it at least five times before washing it to prevent the washing machine drum from damaging it. Natural fabrics also benefit from simply being aired out. It’s important to wash your sweaters from time to time because the fibers need to be moistened to become more resilient, which will slow down pilling. It is also advisable to turn your sweater inside out before putting it in the drum, so that the inside of your sweater is in contact with the walls and not the outside, which is visible.

Hand wash or machine wash on a cold, delicate, or wool cycle not exceeding 20 degrees, using a mild detergent and, above all, no fabric softener.

To remove a stain, hand-wash in water at approximately 30 degrees and gently rub the stain with a cleaning product.

You can spin-dry a sweater in the machine at a maximum speed of 600 rpm. Let your sweater dry flat on a drying rack or on a large towel laid out on the floor. You can then iron it gently.

Each fabric has its own specific care requirements; be sure to read the washing instructions on the care label. Some sweaters made entirely or mostly of natural fibers should be washed by hand only.

Repair

Our tips for removing pilling: lay your knitwear flat and brush the pills in one direction only—following the grain of the fabric. Never use electric shavers with blades, as they can damage the fabric. A simple lint comb is all you need.

And what if your Tricots Jean-Marc sweaters end up with holes despite all your care? Don’t throw them away and don’t leave them at the back of a closet! Send us a photo and we’ll let you know if we can repair it. Then simply send it to our workshop. You only need to cover the shipping costs. Contact us at this address with the subject line “sweater repair request”:

To learn more, you can read our blog posts to discover the art of knitting.

Storage and care 

Store your sweaters flat, not on hangers, which can distort the fabric.

Wash them before storing them for the summer, and place pieces of wood treated with cedar essential oil or dried lavender nearby to keep moths away.