It's possible you're allergic to its natural fibers; wool, alpaca, cashmere, and angora are common irritants for some people. And if you're allergic, no amount of soaking and freezing will help. Donate the sweater to Goodwill and look for knits made from acrylic instead.

Then there are many stylish options to still wear that beautiful sweater. Simply wear a turtleneck, long sleeve, blouse, tank top or even a dress underneath and you're good to go.

How To Make a Sweater Less Itchy + Softer

1. Step 1: Turn the sweater inside out.
2. Step 2: Put the sweater in the water and let it soak for approximately 15 minutes.
3. Step 3: Work hair conditioner into the sweater from top to bottom, front and back - and don't forget the sleeves.

Exposing the wool item to cold temperatures is one of the best ways of softening an itchy fabric. The cold temperatures cause the split ends on the wool item to fall away, leaving it soft and comfortable to the skin. Using this method would help if you had a freezer and a plastic bag.

Depending on its quality and the strength of its fibers, wool can either feel cozy and soft or it can feel itchy. Wool fibers have a scaly surface and which can lead to irritation when it comes in contact with skin.

As a general rule, the larger the diameter of the wool strands, the lower the quality and the itchier it will feel. Wool with smaller strands will feel softer. Many wool producers use cheap wool to lower product costs, but cheaper wool with thick fibers is often responsible for itching.

As a general rule, the larger the diameter of the wool strands, the lower the quality and the itchier it will feel. Wool with smaller strands will feel softer. Many wool producers use cheap wool to lower product costs, but cheaper wool with thick fibers is often responsible for itching.

Synthetic fabrics and wool tend to produce itching and irritate the skin. Cotton is traditionally recommended but its structure contains short fibres which expand and contract, causing a rubbing movement that can irritate delicate skin.

Wool is itchy if it's low-quality. As a general rule, the larger the diameter of the wool strands, the lower the quality and the itchier it will feel. Wool with smaller strands will feel softer.

Merino wool Merino wool, cashmere wool, alpaca wool, Pima cotton wool, and Tencel wool are all types of wool that are known to be less itchy and more comfortable to wear. These types of wool are characterized by their fine, soft fibers, moisture-wicking properties, and insulating properties.

Merino wool is the highest quality wool, sourced from a breed of sheep called Merino. These sheep produce finer wool than other breeds, which means that the vast majority of Australian wool is suited to the manufacturing of the world's highest quality apparel and high-end fashion garments.

The fiber diameter of wool is the single most important factor that determines quality and price. Generally, merino wool is the highest quality wool because of its fineness which creates a very soft fiber. Simply put, the finer the wool is, the more valuable it is. Uniformity of the fiber diameter is another factor.