Dry a washed wool sweater flat on a towel

A wet wool sweater can stretch on a hanger under the weight of retained water. Use Woolmark's official washing-and-drying video and flat-drying instructions to read the care label, gently press out excess water and reshape the knit while it dries.

4 min read2026-10-24

Official Woolmark wool-sweater hand-washing and drying video; follow your garment's specific care label.

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OriginalWritten official Woolmark instructions for drying sweaters flat.Woolmark Official Website

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What you need

Washed sweater
Clean pale towel
Flat ventilated area

How to

1. Read the care label first. If the garment is not water washable, follow the prescribed care method rather than washing it at home.
2. Do not wring a wet wool sweater. Press it gently between clean towels to absorb excess water.
3. Lay the knit on a pale, dry, lint-free towel with the sleeves spread out and not folded underneath.
4. Reshape the shoulders, sleeves and hem gently without pulling or stretching the wet yarn.
5. Dry it flat with ventilation away from sunlight and heaters, replacing the towel if it becomes saturated.
6. Check inner layers and thick seams for moisture before folding for storage. Tumble-dry only if the label allows it.

One more tip

Follow the garment's care label. Do not hang a dripping knit, wring it harshly or dry it directly on a radiator. The video demonstrates general care, not product-specific instructions.

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Official Woolmark wool-sweater hand-washing and drying video; follow your garment's specific care label.

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