How to Care for Your Ami Paris Wool Knitwear
By Ami Paris | Published: 2026-10-28
Category: How-to Guides
Learn how to wash, dry, and store your Ami Paris cardigan, pullover, and beanie to keep them looking new. Simple steps for responsible wool care.
Quick answer
Hand-wash your Ami Paris wool cardigan, pullover, or beanie in cool water with a gentle wool detergent, then lay flat to dry. Avoid the washing machine and dryer to prevent shrinking.
Why hand-washing is safer for your knitwear
Machine washing can stretch the fibers and distort the fit of your Ami Paris cardigan or pullover. Hand-washing gives you control over water temperature and agitation, which is especially important for the point interlock and jersey stitches used in these garments.
The beanie is easier but still delicate
- The Bonnet Noir en laine Ami De Coeur is unisex and made in Italy with a ribbed knit. It can be hand-washed the same way as the sweaters, but you can also spot-clean it more often because it gets less body oil than a cardigan.
Step-by-step care routine for Ami Paris wool
- Check the care label and spot-test: Look at the sewn-in label for any specific instructions. Test your wool detergent on a hidden seam first to confirm it doesn’t cause color bleeding. Never skip the spot test—especially on dark colors like noir.
- Hand-wash in cool water with wool detergent: Fill a basin with cool water (below 30°C / 86°F) and add a capful of gentle wool detergent. Submerge the garment, gently squeeze the suds through the fabric, and let it soak for 10–15 minutes. Do not rub or wring. Hot water can shrink the wool and damage the intarsia logo or embroidered Ami de Coeur.
- Rinse and remove excess water: Drain the soapy water and refill with cool water. Gently press the garment to push out suds. Repeat until no bubbles remain. Then roll the item in a clean, dry towel to absorb moisture—do not twist. Twisting can break the point interlock or jersey stitches and ruin the fit.
- Lay flat to dry away from heat and sun: Place the knitwear on a drying rack or a dry towel, reshaping it to its original dimensions. Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from radiators. The beanie can be laid flat or draped over a rounded surface (like a clean bowl) to maintain its shape. Hanging wet wool will stretch the shoulders of the cardigan and the ribbing of the beanie.
- Store folded in a cool, dry place: Fold the cardigan and pullover rather than hanging them. Store the beanie flat or inside a drawer. Use cedar balls or lavender sachets to deter moths without chemical sprays. Hanging wool on a thin hanger creates permanent bumps at the shoulders.
Products mentioned in this guide
- Cardigan noir en laine col V Ami de Coeur: Made in Portugal with responsible wool, point interlock stitch, and engraved horn buttons. The fine stitch and button details require gentle handling to avoid snagging and to prevent the buttons from loosening.
Cardigan noir en laine col V Ami de Coeur - Pull naturel en laine Ami de Coeur: Unisex classic fit, intarsia-knit Ami de Coeur logo, reverse seams, jersey stitch, made in Portugal with responsible wool. The intarsia logo can shrink unevenly if washed in hot water, so cool water and flat drying are essential.
Pull naturel en laine Ami de Coeur - Bonnet Noir en laine Ami De Coeur: Unisex ribbed knit with an Ami de Coeur patch, made in Italy. The ribbed structure holds its shape best when dried flat; hanging can stretch the ribbing out of shape.
