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Sensitive Wash - 300ml

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Fragrance-free specialist care for natural fibres and sensitive skin.

Yarn Food Sensitive Wash is our purest and simplest formula, created for those who want to minimise unnecessary potential irritants while still caring properly for delicate natural fibres.

It contains no added fragrance or essential oils and is enriched with aloe vera for sensitive skin. Suitable for wool, cashmere, silk, cotton, linen and other natural fibres and blends, it is a particularly good choice for silk, where avoiding added fragrance oils helps preserve the fibre’s naturally smooth feel and lustrous appearance.

1. WHY YARN FOOD?

OUR PUREST AND SIMPLEST FORMULA
Sensitive Wash is designed for those who want natural-fibre care with as little added as possible. With no added fragrance or essential oils, it offers clean, uncomplicated care for delicate garments.

DESIGNED WITH SENSITIVE SKIN IN MIND
Fragrance-free and enriched with aloe vera, Sensitive Wash is designed for sensitive skin and for anyone who prefers their laundry care unscented.

PARTICULARLY SUITED FOR SILK
Silk benefits from especially gentle care. Because Sensitive Wash contains no added fragrance oils, it is a particularly good choice for helping preserve silk’s natural softness, smooth feel and lustre over time.

ONE WASH FOR NATURAL FIBRES
Suitable for wool, cashmere, merino, silk, cotton, linen, bamboo, hemp and other natural fibres and blends.

WITH ALOE VERA
Enriched with aloe vera for gentle care of delicate fibres and sensitive skin.

NO REPEATED RINSING REQUIRED
Sensitive Wash uses surfactants that loosen dirt from the fibres and suspend it in the wash water. When you lift the garment out, the loosened dirt stays in 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, while allowing the caring ingredients to remain in the garment.

FOR EVERYDAY FAVOURITES AND TREASURED PIECES
Ideal for delicate natural-fibre garments, silk pieces, cashmere, knitwear, baby knits and other items where fragrance-free care is preferred.

IDEAL FOR HAND-KNITS AND BLOCKING TOO
Our roots are in knitting, and Sensitive Wash is also suitable for the first wash and wet blocking of handmade natural-fibre garments.

UP TO 60 WASHES
Use 5 ml / approximately 3 pumps in soft water or 10 ml / approximately 6 pumps in hard water per 5 litres of water.

2. FRAGRANCE

Completely fragrance-free.

Sensitive Wash contains no added perfume or essential oils. This makes it ideal for sensitive skin, for anyone who prefers unscented garment care, and for delicate fibres such as silk where avoiding added fragrance oils helps maintain the fibre’s naturally smooth feel and lustrous appearance.

3. HOW TO USE

HAND WASHING

Fill a basin with 5 litres of cold to tepid water.

Add 3–6 pumps (5–10 ml) of Sensitive Wash:

  • 3 pumps / 5 ml for soft water
  • 6 pumps / 10 ml for hard water

Submerge the garment and leave to soak for 20 minutes.

Gently squeeze out excess water. Avoid rubbing, wringing or excessive agitation.

Roll the garment in a clean towel and press out further moisture.

Lay flat, hang or block to dry, depending on the garment.

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 Sensitive Wash 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
  • Our purest and simplest formula
  • Designed for sensitive skin
  • Particularly well suited to silk
  • Suitable for wool, cashmere, merino, silk, cotton, linen, bamboo, hemp and other natural fibres and blends
  • Fragrance-free, with no added perfume or essential oils
  • With aloe vera for gentle fibre care
  • Suitable for hand washing and, where the garment care label permits, machine washing
  • Low-foam, no-rinse hand-wash formula
  • Plant-derived surfactants
  • No bleach or enzymes
  • Free from phosphates
  • Made in the UK
  • 300 ml
  • Up to 60 washes based on 5 ml per 5 litres of soft water
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Sensitive Wash - 300ml
Sensitive Wash - 300ml
Sensitive Wash - 300ml
Sensitive Wash - 300ml
Sensitive Wash - 300ml
Sensitive Wash - 300ml
Sensitive Wash - 300ml
Sensitive Wash - 300ml
Sensitive Wash - 300ml
  • PURE & SIMPLE

    Our cleanest, most uncomplicated formula, with no added fragrance or essential oils.

  • SENSITIVE SKIN CARE

    Fragrance-free and enriched with aloe vera for gentle care of delicate garments and sensitive skin.

  • IDEAL FOR SILK

    No added fragrance oils, making it a particularly gentle choice for preserving silk’s natural softness and lustre.

  • ALL NATURAL FIBRES

    A versatile formula for wool, cashmere, silk, cotton, linen and other natural fibres and blends.

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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