Cashmere and Wool Eco Wash by Clothes Doctor Laundry Detergent Liquid Gentle Washing Machine and Hand Wash Safe Nourish and Protect Your Knitwear and Delicate Fabrics 250ml 16 Washes

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Garments are best folded and kept in drawers, but be vigilant! Cashmere is like caviar to moths and they love the peace and quiet of a dark drawer, so this could be a tempting resting place and a gourmet supper all in one. It’s not just cashmere that needs taking care of when you’re doing your laundry. There are other pieces of clothing that need that special touch too! Here are some tips from Lenor on washing your garments from underwear to jumpers! This article was written by Dena Ogden, a lifestyle and commerce writer who’s been writing professionally since 2016 and with The Spruce since August 2022.She's written about everything from baskets and bins to carpet shampoos and robot vacuums. When you heat up any item with space between the fibers, the air disappears and the item becomes smaller. The same is true of cashmere if it’s “heated up” in a washing machine or dryer. If you put cashmere in a washer with hot water or in a dryer, expect major shrinkage–like 10-50% smaller than before! To avoid this fate, only use lukewarm water in your washer and lay cashmere out to air dry after washing. Should cashmere be dry cleaned? Right away, let's kill the myth that you can’t machine wash cashmere. This is one of the most common questions I get – can I wash my new cashmere in the washing machine? The answer is absolutely yes.

How to Wash Cashmere (Hand and Machine Wash) How to Wash Cashmere (Hand and Machine Wash)

Ask them who their yarn suppliers are. The best in the world are Loro Piana, Ballantyne, Cariaggi, and Zenga. You may recognize these as fashion brands, but you probably don’t know that they make more than 50% of their revenue from yarn sales! If your new favorite brand uses one of these, you’re all set.

So you’ve gotten rid of the moths. How do you make them feel unwelcome in the future? There are a couple natural moth repellents to try. Lavender doesn’t just smell sweet, it can act as a repellent too. Put some in your closet to keep moths away. Lining your closet with cedar, a material moths dislike, works too. Cashmere hats can be cared for like any other cashmere garment. Follow normal washing directions, watch out for pilling, and avoid moths. Biodegradable: Wool is an eco-friendly material, and it makes sense to use an eco-friendly detergent that won't harm the environment. Look for a detergent that is biodegradable and made from natural, plant-based ingredients. Alternatively clever gadgets exist; you can try a cashmere comb or a fabric shaver. Both are readily available to buy and should easily return your favourite sweater to its former glory. On top of its warmth, cashmere is the softest fiber on the planet. Cashmere fibers fall off naturally or are brushed off vs. the shearing process used for sheep’s wool. This process of brushing the goats means that only the longest and softest fibers are harvested to make cashmere yarn.

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If you’re washing more than one item, ensure you separate pieces into light and dark colour groups, start with the lightest colour first and use tepid water.

Cashmere is an obsession that’s hard to beat–just ask the moths! While it does present some challenges when compared to cotton and other materials, it’s also softer, cozier, and warmer. Cashmere is basically like a warm hug, a hot chocolate, and holiday lights wrapped up in one garment. Cashmere sweaters and cardigans in particular are great staples for your wardrobe! Care of other cashmere garments Sealed storage protection bags are also useful for deterring moths and pests. Cedar wood is a great repellent, and it’s readily available. Separate your colors and organize them from lightest to darkest. You want to start with the lights, in case there is any bleeding or fading. While you can wash cashmere in a machine (more on that later), Gwen Whiting of The Laundress recommends washing by hand. This gives you better control over the process as a whole and will likely yield better results than a machine. It may be time consuming, but it’s definitely worth it if you want your luxe cashmere to truly live its best life. The ingredient list does include fragrance oils, which we think will be a pro for some and a con for others. If you prefer unscented products, or a blueberry/orchid scent isn't appealing, then it might not be a good fit. But if you love the idea of a light floral smell and soft, clean woolen items, then it's definitely worth consideration.