To Care:
A practical and ceremonial way to honour the our garments and the memories they hold. Here is our essential guide to caring for your cashmere pieces as they, like we, incur wear, tear and repair over their lives.
Washing and drying your knitwear
Cashmere, like your own hair, is nourished and strengthened by water and washing — when treated with care.
The best way to care for your garments is to hand wash them. We recommend hand-washing your garments infrequently: once a season is often enough. In between, simply air your pieces or gently spot-clean as needed.
Here is everything you need to know about hand washing:
- Use a delicate liquid cashmere or wool wash in lukewarm water (it is important that the temperature is less than 30°C to prevent felting)
- Ensure pieces are rinsed thoroughly after washing
- Never leave garments to soak
- Gently squeeze out excess water without wringing or stretching
To dry:
- Lay the garment flat on a clean towel and reshape gently.
- Roll the towel to absorb excess moisture.
- Lay flat on a dry towel to finish drying.
- Never hang wet knitwear, as it can distort the shape.
Never tumble dry — heat will cause shrinkage
If you prefer machine washing, only do so using a wool or delicates cycle. We do not recommend machine washing silk-cashmere or brushed cashmere pieces.
There are two important settings that must be adhered to when setting your wool or delicates program:
- Water temperature must be set to cold, as 30 degrees or higher will cause the fibre to felt
- No spin cycle. Never use spin cycles on knitwear, they will shrink your garment
Once washed, remove promptly and roll in a towel before laying flat to dry. Never be tempted to tumble dry, as this will cause shrinkage.
On Pilling
We work with spinners who prioritise longevity and craftsmanship, carefully balancing softness and strength to minimise pilling. That said, with fine natural fibres, some surface pilling is natural, especially early in a garment’s life.
It is the softest surface hairs, those that sit loosely on the surface of the garment and and form tiny bobbles through friction caused by movement during wear. Once these surface fibres are removed, the garment will stabilise over time, and should pill less.
This is not a flaw; it is part of the garment’s natural evolution.
Simply remove any pilling with a pill comb, one hand holding the garment, the other gently brushing away the pills with the comb.
We do not recommend the use of a wool brush, except on our brushed cashmere pieces, which can be brushed gently using the provided comb in the direction of the fibres to realign them after wear.
Ironing
Iron only when necessary. Always:
- Turn the garment inside out.
- Use the lowest heat setting.
- Place a damp cloth between the iron and the garment for added protection.
Storage
Proper storage is key to keeping cashmere in pristine condition. Clothing moths are attracted to keratin, and therefore prefer premium and pure animal fibres.
When storing garments for long periods of time, they should be stored clean, as sweat and stains can also attract moths.
- Use cedar wood balls, which are natural moth repellents to protect your knitwear.
- Store in breathable bags or drawers to prevent dust and pests.
- Fold cashmere items rather than hanging to maintain shape.
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