Caring for Garments

To help maintain the look of your garments in between washes we recommend:

• Spot clean small stains with water and if necessary, a mild, un-dyed soap.
• Use a sweater comb or stone to shave pills and lint off of sweaters
• Wear a washable cotton slip underneath specialty pieces to extend precious time between washings.
• Air clothing out between each wear.
• Keep cashmere and wool sweaters in a drawer with cedar blocks to repel moths. Additionally, lavender can be a lovely moth repellent.

Caring for Cashmere

Contrary to popular belief, cashmere does not require professional dry-cleaning. Cashmere is in the wool family, and therefore possible to care for at home. With cashmere handwashing is always safest to maintain its delicate and lustrous softness.

The best method to do so is to fill a basin with lukewarm water and wash with a cleanser made specifically for wool and cashmere. Dip the garment in the bath, gently swish it around and let it soak for up to half an hour. Afterwards, drain the water and rinse with cool, clean water. To dry, avoid the urge to wring the garment. This manipulates the fibers and can disfigure the piece’s shape. Instead, press out the water by rolling the garment up into a towel, and then hang dry.