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At Kenmare Cashmere we want you to enjoy your beautiful cashmere piece for many years to come. We are always advising our customers on the right way to care for their cashmere therefore enhancing it's longevity and life-span. Here are our top tips on how to care for your cashmere.
Cashmere fibers are much more breathable than synthetic ones, and their natural antibacterial properties mean you don’t need to wash them after every wear. Simply airing out your cashmere garments between uses is often enough.
At Kenmare Cashmere, we always recommend hand washing to our customers. This is because many older machines may not provide reliable temperature control. However, if you're confident in your machine, cashmere can also be washed on a cool delicate or hand wash cycle, that doesn't have a high spin speed.
It’s a good idea to turn your cashmere piece inside out before washing. This helps to reduce friction on the outer surface, keeping the fibers looking smooth and preventing pilling. Placing your cashmere items into a mesh laundry bag provides an added layer of protection, minimizing direct contact with the drum and reducing the risk of stretching. You can also add towels of the same colour to the wash, which can help cushion the cashmere and prevent it from hitting the drum too harshly.
Using the right detergent is crucial when caring for cashmere, as regular detergents can damage the delicate fibers. Standard laundry detergents often contain harsh chemicals, enzymes, or fragrances that can break down the natural structure of cashmere, causing it to lose its softness, shape, and overall quality over time.
Cashmere and wool detergents, like the Clothes Doctor Cashmere Shampoo is specially formulated to be gentle on these fibers. These detergents are free from harsh chemicals and are designed to clean effectively while preserving the natural qualities of cashmere, such as its softness and warmth. They also help maintain the fibers' integrity and prevent them from becoming brittle or losing their natural elasticity. Using the proper detergent is an investment in the longevity of your cashmere garments, ensuring they stay looking beautiful and feeling luxurious for years.
After washing, always dry your cashmere flat and never hang it when wet to maintain its shape and softness.
Hand Washing Instructions
Fill a basin with cool water and dilute 1-2 capfuls (6-12ml) of Clothes Doctor Cashmere Shampoo or your preferred wool wash detergent. Place your cashmere garments in the water and gently submerge them. Agitate the water gently, then leave the garments to soak for around 30 minutes.
After soaking, rinse your cashmere thoroughly with fresh, cool water until all the detergent is removed. Avoid pulling, stretching, or wringing the garment, as this can damage the fibers.
*Never scrub or twist your cashmere—this can break the fibers.
To remove excess water, roll the cashmere piece in a towel and gently press. Once the excess water is absorbed, lay your cashmere flat to dry on a clean towel.
The best way to dry your cashmere is to lie it flat on a towel and remove excess water by rolling it up and gently pressing it. Once you have done this, remove it from the towel and lay flat on a drying rack away from direct contact with heat such as a radiator.
Never hang your cashmere on a hanger to dry, as it can stretch with the weight of the water and cause the garment to become disfigured and saggy.
We would highly advise against drying your cashmere in a tumble dryer. It will shrink the fibres and cause irreversible damage to your garment.
Pilling is a natural characteristic of cashmere wool and is completely normal. Keep your cashmere looking fresh using a Kenmare Cashmere de-pilling comb and remember to only stroke and de-pill in one direction otherwise you could damage the garment.
NEVER try de-pilling a wet or dirty garment.
You can purchase one of our Kenmare Cashmere depilling combs online HERE.
Moths will destroy cashmere! They love feeding on natural fibres and that includes cashmere so we cant stress enough the importance of storing your cashmere correctly and helping you avoid the disappointed of finding a hole created by a moth in your cashmere garment.
Before you store your cashmere away we do recommend washing it on occasssion as any skin cells, food, perfume or lotions can attract moths.
We would also insist that you store your cashmere in a cotton or breathable sealed bag so it remains clean and dust free to prevent moth infestations.
Cedar balls and anti-moth sachets are also a good idea to use where you store your cashmere but they are a preventative and definitely not a preventative if moths are actively infesting the home.
You should also air out your stored cashmere from time to time to make sure clothes moths haven’t had a chance to make themselves at home in the folds of your precious pieces.
If your cashmere has been unfortunatley damaged by moths, we can recommend some ways of repairing this damage. Just pop us an email and we best advise you based on the issue at hand.
Follow these simple steps and you will keep your cashmere looking beautiful for years and years to come.
Contact us at info@kenmarecashmere.com if you have any questions.
