Looking after cashmere
Cashmere is more durable than its reputation suggests. Most of what shortens its life is handling rather than wear.
Washing
Less often than you think.
Hand wash in cool water, or dry clean — both work well for these fibres.
Use a small amount of mild detergent formulated for wool or cashmere, and keep the water cool.
Cashmere becomes heavier when wet, so support the garment and never wring or twist it.
Air between wears rather than washing after every wear.
Drying
Flat, and out of the sun.
Reshape gently while still damp, easing it back to its original size rather than stretching it out.
Dry flat on a towel — never on a hanger, which pulls the shoulders out of shape.
Keep it away from direct heat and sunlight while it dries.
Pilling
Not a fault.
Pilling happens when loose fibres work their way to the surface and gather through friction. Fibre length matters because
longer fibres hold more securely within the yarn, helping reduce pilling over time.
A cashmere comb or fabric shaver can remove pills gently; use a light hand and avoid repeatedly working the same area.
Storage
Folded, never hung.
Fold along the natural seams rather than hanging, which stretches the shoulders over time.
Clean the garment before storing it for the season — moths are attracted to natural fibres, particularly where traces of wear remain.
Store folded in breathable cotton rather than plastic, in a drawer rather than on a rail.
By style
Finer gauges and silk blends
Cashmere and silk are both delicate natural fibres. Whether it’s a fine-gauge knit or one of our silk blends, the same principles apply: gentle washing, mild detergent, no wringing, drying flat and folded storage. Applies across the whole collection.
