Mohair - Hand wash vs Machine Wash

Method	Recommendation	Why for Mohair?
Hand Wash	Gold Standard	Best for preserving the "halo." You have total control over the agitation, ensuring the long fibres don't mat together.
Machine (Wool Cycle)	Acceptable	Efficient for heavier knits or blends. However, even the gentlest cycle can slightly "compact" the fluffiness over time.

Machine washing - wool cycle (The "Safe" Way)

If you have a high-end machine and want to use the wool programme for your mohair knitwear, you must follow these rules to avoid ruining the texture:

• The Mesh Bag is Non-Negotiable: Place the mohair item in a large mesh laundry bag. This prevents the long mohair fibres from rubbing against the drum or other clothes, which causes pilling and matting.
• Turn It Inside Out: This protects the "face" of the knit.
• Low Spin (Critical): Set your spin speed to 400 RPM or the "No Spin" / "Drip Dry" setting. High spin speeds "plaster" the mohair fibres against the garment, making it look flat and dull once dry.
• Lanolin-Free Detergent: use a lanolin-free detergent

The Post-Wash Brush

Whether you hand wash or machine wash, mohair often looks a bit "sad" and flat when it comes out of the water. How to bring it back to life:

• Once the mohair knitwear is completely dry, give it a gentle shake to wake up the fibres.
• If it still looks flat, you can use a soft clothes brush (or even a clean, soft baby hairbrush) to very gently lift the halo.
• Brush in the direction of the fibre to restore that "cloud-like" appearance.