By Knitwear Designer Madeleine Thompson
1. Wash in Hair shampoo. (cashmere is made from goats hair, after all) or a mild detergent made for fine fabrics.
2. Always wash knitwear by hand. (this hand washing business will be my undoing) Wash cashmere in cold water . Don't panic if you see colour in the water - this is just the yarn releasing dye and is normal.
3. Never wring cashmere (apply this principle to all knitwear, it will increase the fabric life) Press and dry flat between towels for the perfect finish.
4. Use a cashmere brush after washing to get rid of any piling. (Piling = those little balls on your knitwear.) Your cashmere will look new again.
5. when storing your knitwear, keep it folded. Hanging can distort the shape of the garment.
6. To avoid those dreaded moth attacks, fill your drawers with scented deterrents such as cedar balls or lavender - moths hate the smell. Failing that, freezing you cashmere in a protective bag will kill any moths or larvae - strange but true! (some say this is true for fine denim as well)
7. When storing, fold your pieces around a sheet of tissue paper to help prevent wrinkles.
8. Treat stains as quickly as possible, rinsing immediately with cold water (hot water may set stain). If garments get wet dry away from direct heat , then brush in direction of the nap.
Glamour Magazine November 2012
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