Care Guide
Natural fibres ask for very little. Give them that, and they will stay soft and beautiful for years. Always check the care label on your piece first. If it differs from this guide, follow the label.
The golden rule
Wash less, air
more. Wool fibres naturally resist odour, so most of the time a day outdoors or
by an open window is enough. Less washing means a longer life for your piece.
Hand washing
Fill a basin with cool water (up to 30°C).
Add a small amount of gentle wool or cashmere detergent or just some drops of natural shampoo. Avoid bleach and strong detergents.
Submerge the piece and press gently for a few minutes. Never rub, wring or twist.
Rinse in cool water of the same temperature until clear.
Drying
Gently press out the water. Do not wring.
Roll the piece in a clean towel and press to absorb moisture.
Lay it flat on a dry towel and reshape it to its original size.
Dry away from direct sun, radiators and other heat. Turn it once.
Never tumble dry and never hang a wet piece, as it will stretch.
Ironing and steaming
A quick steam freshens a piece better than washing. Hold the steamer at a distance. If you
iron, use the lowest heat setting, turn the piece inside out and place a thin cotton cloth between the iron and the fabric. Do not press ribbed edges flat.
Storing
Fold, never hang. Hanging stretches, the shoulders and the knit.
Store clean. Moths are attracted to skin oils and food traces, not to clean wool.
Use a breathable cotton bag or box with cedar or lavender. Avoid plastic bags and damp places.
Pilling and shedding
Some pilling is natural, especially at first and where there is friction (under the arms, at
the cuffs, under a bag strap). It is a sign of a soft natural fibre, not of poor quality. Remove it gently with a cashmere comb or a fabric shaver, never by pulling. New pieces can shed a few loose fibres in the first weeks. This settles down.
Stains
Act quickly. Blot with a clean cloth, never rub. Dab with cool water and a drop of wool detergent. For stubborn or oily stains, take the piece to a dry cleaner who works with cashmere.
Snags
If a thread is pulled, never cut it. Gently push it back to the inside with a needle, or ask a tailor. Keep delicate pieces away from jeweler, zips and Velcro.
By material
Cashmere: hand wash at 30°C maximum. Pills lightly at first. Remove with a comb.
Pashmina: hand wash only or dry clean, very gently. Comb the fringe gently and never twist it. Store folded in a cotton bag.
Yak wool: hand wash at 30°C maximum.
Slightly more textured and very warm. May shed a little at first.
Please avoid: bleach · fabric softener · tumble dryer · wringing · hot water · hanging wet · direct heat.
Symbols for our materials: cashmere, pashmina, angora and other delicate wool types: hand wash · max 30°C or professional dry cleaning · do not bleach · dry flat · iron at low temperature
