Cashmere Care Instructions
Hand-washing is the gentlest method of cleaning a cashmere sweater or mixed 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.
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 will do) 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 centre 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.
If stains persist:
In the event of stubborn stains, dry cleaning may be the only solution. For machine washing, secure the garment in a tied pillowcase and set on gentle cycle; cool water. Proceed to steps 3 and 4.
Washing Machine
Our Cashmere and Merino Cashmere sweaters are made of the highest quality yarns, and have been tested also by washing them in the washing machine, on a cold Wool Wash Programm and came out perfectly fine. But since we can not guarantee all washing programms of different machines, we strongly recommend you to wash by hand. Hommard can not be held responsible for damaged sweaters which have not been cleaned in the recommended way as described above.
TIPS for WEARING
Give your precious sweater the chance to recover, so in order to enjoy a long time your cashmere sweater, do not wear it days in a row, and avoid rough surfaces, such as rough linings of jackets, or walletpockets which can cause pilling. Cashmere sweaters will be refreshed if hung outside in a dry night, make sure your sweater is completely DRY before storing in your closet !
