Often one of the most precious items in our wardrobe, cashmere is a unique and luxurious fibre, taking four cashmere goats to provide enough material for a single garment. Here are some tips on how to keep your cashmere soft, clean and long-lasting so you can enjoy wearing it for years to come. Our suppliers, together with our product developers, carefully create care labels with instructions for each specific style, so following the individual care label instructions on your garment is the best way to take care of your cashmere.

FABRIC CARE GUIDE:

CASHMERE

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DE-PILLING

First, check if it needs de-pilling. Cashmere fibres naturally form small fibre balls on top of the fabric, especially after the first few wears. This is normal and does not indicate bad quality. It happens because shorter fibres (and there are always shorter and longer fibres in natural fabrics) come to the surface of the garment and intertwine.

The small fibre balls can be easily removed either by hand or with a de-pilling comb.

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WASHING

Cashmere, like wool, has incredible antibacterial properties which means that it still feels fresh after multiple wears. Often airing the garment or a quick steam can refresh the garment just as well.

When it’s time to wash your cashmere, always wash it by hand. It might sound like a lot of effort initially but actually is quick and simple to do.

To wash, put your cashmere garment in warm water (around 30C) with some gentle washing detergent (avoid using bio detergents). Ideally, use a detergent specifically made for wool or cashmere. Let it soak for around 15 min and then rinse in cool water until the garment is free from soap. Gently squeeze out the excess water, but do not wring or twist the garment. Fabric softener is not needed - the cashmere will naturally become softer after every wash.

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DRYING

Cashmere garments should be first dried by pressing a dry towel against the washed knitwear. If you have a large towel available, place the garment on top of it and gently roll it. This will transfer all the excess water onto the towel without altering the shape of the garment.

If needed, the garment should be gently reshaped whilst it is still damp and then left to dry flat. Knitwear is likely to become misshapen when hung so drying flat is always recommended.

Do not use a tumble dryer. Ironing is usually not needed; however, the garment can be ironed on a cool setting should you wish.

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STORING

Being a natural animal fibre cashmere can attract moths, so it is important to store it correctly. It is useful to know that moths like dark quiet spaces and are attracted by stained clothing. So, if you’re wearing your cashmere garments all year round, try to keep them at the front of your wardrobe and ensure they are always clean.

If you are putting your cashmere away during the warmer months, always ensure it is clean before storing it in a dry place. As with all knitwear, it is best to store it folded, either in a drawer or within a fabric bag.

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EXTRA TIPS

To avoid moths, use natural repellents such as cloves, rosemary, thyme, dried orange peel, cedarwood or lavender. You can simply wrap these in a handkerchief or buy specially made cedar wood balls or natural anti-moth sachets. Place them next to your garment but remember that they lose their effect over time, so may need replacing after a while.

If moths have found your cashmere garment, the failproof way to get rid of any moth larvae is to put your garment in the freezer for at least 72 hours. This kills larvae or eggs without using any chemicals or damaging your cashmere garment.

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