Let us count the ways we love wool. Soft and cosy like a warm hug, this natural and durable material comes with many benefits. With antibacterial properties, it requires less washing (a win for the household), and regulates your body’s temperature, keeping you calm and comfortable in any climate.

Wool responds best to a quick cold hand wash when turned inside out with a gentle detergent. A few minutes is all it needs (no, we never let it soak). Carefully rinse, squeezing as much water out as possible, but do not twist or wring. Do, and you’ll end up regretting that move. Shape and smooth out when wet, then leave to dry on a flat surface in the shade. Be smart and fold your knitwear – hanging it will only cause it to stretch.