Cashmere is precious - so look after it well. By treating it correctly you can extend the life of your purchase.

Washing

If your garment is not dirty, we recommend simply airing it outdoors. It is best to do this overnight, as you avoid direct sunlight. If the garment is dirty you can wash it by hand or by machine. If you have a washing machine with a wool programme this is usually preferable, as the machine can rinse the soap out better than you can by hand. For washing, use a detergent intended for wool and cashmere.

Wash by hand with lukewarm water, and by machine on the wool programme at 30 degrees. Avoid rubbing the garment with your hands, as you risk the wool felting. Should the worst happen and you have washed the garment at too high a temperature, you can try to save it with the right method, but it will never be as good as new.

Drying

You must never put your cashmere garment in the tumble dryer. If it is hung on a hanger or clothesline while very wet, the weight of the water risks pulling the garment out of shape. It is therefore best to dry it flat on a dry towel if there is a lot of water left from the wash. Wringing the water out is also not recommended.

Ironing and steaming

You can iron your cashmere knitwear on the iron's wool setting. Do not let the iron rest on the garment, but keep it moving at all times so you do not risk scorching the fabric. A better alternative to the iron is a garment steamer. It can be used on most garments and is easier to use than the iron and gives a better result.

Pilling

Pilling can occur where the garment rubs against other clothing. The friction causes some of the wool fibres to come loose from the yarn where they are otherwise twisted together. When the wool fibres come loose, small balls of wool form that are not so nice to look at. They can be removed with your fingers or with a cashmere comb, which gently releases the pills from the garment so it looks almost like new again.