I accidentally put my silver Tippi sweater in a warm, regular wash with all the socks and white tee shirts etc. It shrunk. A LOT. And developed a hole. I couldn't even pass it down to my daughter -- it is ruined. Waah.

I actually have had success washing my Tippi sweaters on the cold/delicate cycle, so I was surprised at how easily they can be ruined by a warm wash cycle. For those of you who like merino sweaters -- be warned!