How to Care for Your Hunter Acrylic School Jumpers: A Quick Guide for Belfast Families
Posted by Truly Fare Schoolwear Outfitters | Belfast, Northern Ireland
Hunter acrylic school jumpers are a staple in many school uniforms across Belfast — known for their warmth, durability, and easy wear. But if you want to keep them looking sharp all year long, it's important to follow the right care routine.
At Truly Fare Schoolwear Outfitters, we often get asked:
“Can I tumble dry my child’s school jumper?” or
“Should I iron it?”
The answer? No ironing. No tumble drying. No fabric softener.
Here’s why — and how to wash your Hunter school jumper the right way.
✅ DO: Wash on a Cool, Gentle Cycle
Use a cool wash (30°C max) and choose a gentle spin setting. Hunter jumpers are made with premium-quality acrylic yarn, which is designed to be soft yet tough. A hot or aggressive wash can cause the fibres to lose their shape or pill (bobble).
💡 Top tip: Turn the jumper inside out before washing to protect the outer fibres.
🚫 DON’T: Tumble Dry
Tumble dryers are the enemy of acrylic knitwear. High heat can cause the jumper to shrink, warp, or go stiff. Instead, lay it flat to dry — ideally on a towel over a clothes horse — to help it retain its shape and prevent stretching.
🌀 Avoid hanging jumpers when wet — they can stretch under their own weight.
🚫 DON’T: Use Fabric Softener
While it might seem like fabric softener would help, it actually damages acrylic fibres over time. It coats the material, reducing breathability and breaking down the structure that makes the jumper last through daily wear.
❗Fabric softener can also cause discolouration and reduce the jumper’s ability to keep its shape.
🚫 DON’T: Iron
The beauty of Hunter acrylic jumpers is that they’re low-maintenance and wrinkle-resistant. Ironing isn’t needed — and worse, the heat can melt or scorch the acrylic fibres, permanently damaging the jumper.
✨ After washing, simply reshape and lay flat to dry — the jumper will smooth itself out as it dries.
🧼 Summary: Care Instructions at a Glance
| Step | ✅ Do This | 🚫 Avoid This |
|---|---|---|
| Washing | Cool wash (30°C), gentle cycle | Hot washes, harsh detergents |
| Drying | Lay flat to dry | Tumble dryer, hanging while wet |
| Ironing | Not needed! | Never iron acrylic |
| Additives | Use mild detergent only | No fabric softener or bleach |
Why It Matters
Caring for your Hunter school jumper properly means:
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It keeps its shape and colour
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It resists bobbling and wear
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You won’t have to replace it mid-term
With the right care, one jumper can last a full school year (or more), saving you money and keeping your child looking sharp.
Shop Hunter School Jumpers in Belfast
At Truly Fare, we stock a full range of Hunter acrylic school jumpers, available in all major school colours and sizes — right here in Belfast.
Hunter School Jumper Size Guide
|
Age/Size |
Chest Size |
|
Age 3-4 |
22” |
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Age 4-5 |
24” |
|
Age5-6 |
26” |
|
Age 7-8 |
28” |
|
Age 9-10 |
30” |
|
Age 10-11 |
32” |
|
Age 11-12 |
34” |
|
Age 13 - 14 |
36” |
|
XX-Small |
30-31” |
|
X-Small |
31-32” |
|
Small |
38” |
|
Medium |
40” |
|
Large |
42” |