Care
WHAT IS CASHMERE?
Cashmere wool or cashmere, is the soft fiber of the Cashmere goat. Known for its durability, low density, softness and warmth, these fibers can be constructed into light to heavy-weight fabrics for year round wear.
Cashmere wool or cashmere, is the soft fiber of the Cashmere goat. Known for its durability, low density, softness and warmth, these fibers can be constructed into light to heavy-weight fabrics for year round wear.
HOW DO I CARE FOR MY CASHMERE?
HAND WASHING
Hand-washing is the gentlest method of cleaning a cashmere sweater, and will add years to the life of your cashmere garment. Cashmere tends to become softer with each washing, which allows the yarns to bloom.
(Woven cashmere articles must be dry cleaned only).
Please note that Knitwit is not liable for the actions you perform on your sweaters. Follow these four simple steps and your cashmere purchase will give you years of luxurious comfort and wear.
1. Gently wash in lukewarm to cool water with a mild soap/shampoo and thoroughly rinse in water of the same temperature. Special care must be taken as wet cashmere fabric can weaken and stretch out of shape. Never wring or twist. Gently press excess water from garment.
2. While supporting the weight of the wet garment lay the sweater on a dry towel. Ease the sweater back into shape and roll up in the towel. Press to remove excess water and repeat this step with a second towel.
3. On a flat surface lay the sweater on a fresh, dry towel, until thoroughly air dried.
4. Once your cashmere sweater is dry you will want to fold it carefully, avoiding a center crease. Never hang a cashmere sweater as it will stretch the garment out of shape. Lay flat in a drawer or on a closet shelf.
DRY CLEAN IF STAINS REMAIN
Dry cleaning may be the only solution for stubborn stains.
HOW TO STORE YOUR KNITWIT
Fortunately, Knitwit tissue weight cashmere sweaters can be worn during any season, you probably wont let your cashmere sweater get too far out of sight. However, if you do store your garment, make sure it is clean. Moths are attracted to stained or soiled garments, not to the cashmere sweater itself. Your best bet is to store your cashmere garment in a garment bag. Keep in mind that you want to repel moths, not poison yourself. So try some of natures own tried & true methods: cloves, lavender, rosemary, thyme, dried orange peel or cedar.
To avoid staining, always wrap any of these items in a sachet or simply tie in a handkerchief.
Fortunately, Knitwit tissue weight cashmere sweaters can be worn during any season, you probably wont let your cashmere sweater get too far out of sight. However, if you do store your garment, make sure it is clean. Moths are attracted to stained or soiled garments, not to the cashmere sweater itself. Your best bet is to store your cashmere garment in a garment bag. Keep in mind that you want to repel moths, not poison yourself. So try some of natures own tried & true methods: cloves, lavender, rosemary, thyme, dried orange peel or cedar.
To avoid staining, always wrap any of these items in a sachet or simply tie in a handkerchief.
