Wash Instructions

A Simple Guide to Washing Your Hats & Scarves 🧣

 

Keeping your favorite beanies and scarves clean is easy, but the right method depends entirely on the fabric. A quick look at the care label is the best first step. Below are specific instructions for common materials to ensure your accessories stay soft, vibrant, and perfectly shaped.

 

How to Wash an Acrylic Beanie (Kiro Classic Cuffed Landlord Docker Beanie)

Acrylic is a durable and resilient synthetic fiber, making it simple to care for. For the best results that preserve the beanie's shape and softness, hand washing is the recommended method.

The Best Method: Hand Washing

  1. Prep: Fill a sink with lukewarm water and a small amount of mild detergent. Avoid hot water.
  2. Soak: Submerge the beanie and let it soak for 15-30 minutes.
  3. Wash: Gently swish the beanie in the water. Avoid harsh scrubbing or wringing.
  4. Rinse: Rinse under cool, clean water until all the soap is gone.
  5. Dry: Gently squeeze out excess water, but do not wring it out. Roll the beanie in a clean towel and press to absorb more moisture. Reshape it and lay it flat on a drying rack or another dry towel to air dry completely.

Machine Washing

  1. Protect: Place the beanie in a mesh laundry bag to prevent snagging.
  2. Set: Use the delicate or gentle cycle with cold water.
  3. Dry: Do not put your beanie in the dryer. The heat can damage the fibers. Follow the drying instructions above and lay it flat.

 

How to Wash a Viscose, Nylon & Polyester Blend Beanie (Kiro Pumpkin Style Cuffed Beanie)

Person wearing an orange knit beanie and denim jacket against a light gray background

A blend containing viscose (like 43% Viscose, 32% Nylon, 25% Polyester) requires a more delicate touch. Viscose is prone to shrinking and stretching when wet, so hand washing is strongly recommended.

The Safest Method: Hand Washing

  1. Prep: Fill a sink with cold water and a small amount of gentle, pH-neutral detergent.
  2. Wash: Submerge the beanie and gently swish it for a minute or two. Let it soak for up to 30 minutes.
  3. Rinse: Rinse thoroughly under a gentle stream of cold water.
  4. Dry: Gently squeeze out excess water. Never wring or twist the beanie. Roll it in a thick towel to absorb moisture, then reshape it and lay it flat to air dry away from direct heat.

Machine Washing (Use with Caution)

  1. Protect: Turn the beanie inside out and place it in a mesh laundry bag.
  2. Set: Use the delicate, hand wash, or wool cycle with cold water and a slow spin.
  3. Dry: Never put this blend in the dryer. The heat will cause irreversible shrinkage. Lay it flat to dry as instructed above.

 

How to Wash a Polyester Scarf

Polyester is a workhorse fabric that's very easy to clean. It resists shrinking and dries quickly.

Easy & Effective: Machine Washing

  1. Protect: Place the scarf in a mesh laundry bag to prevent it from tangling or snagging.
  2. Set: Use the gentle or delicate cycle with cool or warm water and regular detergent.
  3. Dry: The best method is to hang the scarf to air dry—it will dry quickly. If you must use a machine, tumble dry on the lowest possible heat setting or an "air fluff" cycle and remove it immediately to prevent wrinkles.

Gentlest Option: Hand Washing

  1. Prep: Fill a sink with cool to lukewarm water and a bit of mild detergent.
  2. Wash: Swish the scarf in the water and gently squeeze the suds through it.
  3. Rinse: Rinse under cool water until clean.
  4. Dry: Gently squeeze out excess water (don't wring) and hang the scarf to air dry.