cashmere care instructions
We want you to enjoy your luxurious cashmere garment for years to come. Cashmere is a natural product that requires some special care. Please find below our instructions on how to wash cashmere and care for your garments.
for the pieces in our extra fine cashmere knit, please check the special washing and care instructions on the label in the garment.
what you need
• high-quality washing machine
• wool detergent
• washing bags or pillowcases
• towel for drying
• iron
• cashmere comb or fabric shaver
you are welcome to make use of our cashmere laundry service, available at the amsterdam flagship store.
1. washing
cashmere loves water! most extreme cashmere garments are machine washable and easy to maintain
wash your cashmere sweaters and other garments regularly in a high-quality machine – we recommend Miele – on a wool program (30°C/86°F at 600rpm)
to maintain the soft cashmere properties of the garments, wash with wool detergent and no softener
wash a maximum of three cashmere garments of similar colour per cycle in separate bags or pillowcases
2. drying
after washing, dry your cashmere garment lying flat on a towel as it prevents it from stretching out
avoid hanging your cashmere clothing to dry
3. pilling and ironing
all natural fibres pill, some people pill more than others and some colours pill more than others. After washing you can remove excess pilling from your cashmere by using a cashmere comb
the pilling will lessen after time when taken proper care of your cashmere garments by following these instructions
iron your sweater and other cashmere clothing at low temperature, using a thin cloth between the iron and the cashmere. This will help ease the fibres and get them back into place
4. storing and resting
after wearing cashmere for a day, it is best to let it rest for two days after. This will help the fibres recuperate
always store your cashmere knitwear folded in a drawer or on a shelf. It will lose its shape when you hang it on a hanger
5. cutting
all extreme cashmere garments come with a fabric care label stitched into the garment. Before wearing, remove this label and save it for later
the length of some cashmere trousers and dresses can be adjusted by cutting the hem. Bring to your local dress maker or ask us for advice
want to know more about our cashmere? click here to read all about the high quality of extreme cashmere knitwear.