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Hand Wash Kit Sensitive

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Everything you need for gentle, fragrance-free hand washing of natural fibres.

The Yarn Food Sensitive Hand Wash Set pairs our 300 ml Sensitive Wash with our drainable, fold-flat hand wash basin, giving you a simple, dedicated setup for caring for wool, cashmere, silk, cotton, linen and other natural fibres and blends.

Sensitive Wash is our purest and simplest formula, with no added fragrance or essential oils and enriched with aloe vera. It is designed with sensitive skin in mind and is particularly well suited to delicate fibres such as silk.

The basin’s drainable base lets you release the wash water while the garment remains supported inside, helping reduce unnecessary lifting, stretching and strain on delicate fibres. Once drained, you can gently press out excess water before transferring the garment to a towel.

Ideal for delicate garments, fragrance-free laundry care, treasured pieces and full wet blocking.

1. WHY YARN FOOD?

A GENTLE WAY TO HAND WASH
The drainable basin lets you release the wash water while the garment remains supported inside, helping reduce unnecessary lifting, pulling and strain on delicate fibres when they are wet and at their most vulnerable.

OUR PUREST & SIMPLEST FORMULA
Sensitive Wash contains no added fragrance or essential oils, making it our cleanest and most uncomplicated wash for delicate natural fibres.

DESIGNED WITH SENSITIVE SKIN IN MIND
Fragrance-free and enriched with aloe vera for gentle care of delicate garments and sensitive skin.

PARTICULARLY SUITED TO SILK
With no added fragrance oils, Sensitive Wash is a particularly good choice for silk and other delicate fibres where you want the simplest possible care routine.

NO REPEATED RINSING REQUIRED
Sensitive Wash uses surfactants that loosen dirt from the fibres and suspend it in the wash water. When you drain the basin, the loosened dirt leaves with the water rather than settling back into the fibres. Because the formula is low-foaming, repeated rinsing isn’t needed.

This means less handling and agitation of delicate fibres during washing.

IDEAL FOR WET BLOCKING
Our roots are in knitting. The basin provides plenty of room for a handmade piece to soak for its first wash and full wet block before being gently towel-dried and pinned to shape.

FOLDS FLAT FOR STORAGE
Once you’re finished, the lightweight basin collapses down neatly until the next wash.

2. FRAGRANCE

Completely fragrance-free.

Sensitive Wash contains no added perfume or essential oils, making it ideal for sensitive skin, for anyone who prefers unscented laundry care, and for delicate fibres such as silk.

3. HOW TO USE

SENSITIVE WASH — HAND WASHING

  • Open the basin and fill with 5 litres of cold to tepid water.
  • Add 3–6 pumps (5–10 ml) of Sensitive Wash.
  • Use 3 pumps / 5 ml for soft water.
  • Use 6 pumps / 10 ml for hard water.
  • Submerge the garment and leave to soak for 20 minutes.
  • Open the drain in the base of the basin and allow the wash water to run away while the garment remains supported inside.
  • Gently press the garment to remove excess water. Avoid rubbing, wringing or excessive agitation.
  • Transfer the garment to a clean towel, roll it up and press out further moisture.
  • Lay flat or block to dry.
  • There is no need for repeated rinsing.
  • Always follow the yarn ball’s or garment manufacturer’s washing and temperature instructions.

MACHINE WASHING

Our No-Rinse Washes are designed primarily as a gentle hand-wash treatment. We therefore recommend using the hand-wash method above for particularly delicate, handmade or treasured garments.

If you still choose to use Sensitive Wash in the washing machine:

  • Use on an appropriate wool, delicate or gentle cycle, following the yarn ball’s or garment manufacturer’s washing and temperature instructions.
4. INGREDIENTS

2–10% anionic surfactants; <5% non-ionic surfactants; <5% amphoteric surfactants; aloe vera; phenoxyethanol; potassium sorbate.

5. SAFETY INFORMATION

Warning: Causes serious eye irritation.

If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Keep out of reach of children. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wear eye protection.

IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice or attention.

6. GOOD TO KNOW
  • Includes 300 ml Sensitive Wash and drainable fold-flat hand wash basin
  • Our purest and simplest hand-wash set
  • Designed with sensitive skin in mind
  • Particularly well suited to silk
  • Suitable for wool, cashmere, merino, silk, cotton, linen and other natural fibres and blends
  • No added perfume or essential oils
  • With aloe vera for gentle fibre care
  • Helps reduce unnecessary lifting, pulling and stretching of wet delicate garments
  • Low-foam, no-rinse hand-wash formula
  • Ideal for full wet blocking of handmade pieces
  • Basin folds flat for easy storage
  • Plant-derived surfactants
  • No bleach or enzymes
  • Free from phosphates
  • Sensitive Wash made in the UK
  • 300 ml Sensitive Wash gives up to 60 hand washes based on 5 ml per 5 litres of soft water
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  • GENTLE HAND WASHING

    Drain the water away while your garment remains supported in the basin, helping reduce unnecessary pulling, stretching and strain on delicate fibres.

  • PURE & SIMPLE

    Fragrance-free, with no added perfume or essential oils.

  • IDEAL FOR SILK

    A particularly gentle choice for delicate silk and other natural fibres.

  • FOLDS FLAT FOR STORAGE

    The lightweight drainable basin collapses down neatly when not in use.

FAQs

Why does the water look darker after soaking my knit socks?

Please always test your yarns for colourfastness before washing. The natural cleaning agents in the formula will gently remove grime and dirt from your garment, which will be visible in the basin when you remove your item from the water. For very soiled socks, you can repeat the soaking process twice, or until satisfied with the outcome.

CAN I SOAK MY SOCKS FOR MORE THAN 20 MINUTES?

In most cases it is safe to soak your socks for longer than 20 minutes, however, we always recommend checking the care information of the yarn you’ve used and special requirements.

Can I use YarnFood in the washing machine?

Yes, you can use Yarn Food in the washing machine on a wool or delicate cycle. Add 15 ml, or 9 pumps, either directly into the machine or into the detergent drawer. Your garments will still be cleaned and fed, but some of the nourishment may be washed out in the rinsing process, which is why
the hand-wash and soak option is the preferred method for Yarn Food.

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