How To Choose And Wash Cashmere

In winter, cashmere is my best friend. Its fine and soft texture keeps you warm and it doesn't itch.  By the way, if  you choose cashmere of the best quality,  it will last for a long time. 

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Cashmere is a fibre obtained from a cashmere or another type of goats. A cashmere sweater used to be very expensive but since China has become the largest producer of raw cashmere, you can find sweaters under £100.00. However, the quality of mass produced cashmere cannot be compared with fine Scottish cashmere (the softness of the water in Scotland makes the fibre specially soft). 

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To choose the right cashmere you should trust your hands and feel the smoothness of the material. Sometimes, you can find the best quality cashmere sweaters in second-hand shops. 

Jo McGivern

It is important also to learn how to wash this delicate fabric. Wash it by hand using lukewarm water and a very mild soap. Do not wring or twist the material as it will lose its original shape. To dry cashmere, gently squeeze out excess water. Instead of hanging it, lay the item out on a clean towel, adjusting it to its original shape, and roll the towel up, with the cashmere in the middle. Take another towel and lay the item flat to finish air-drying. Fold and lay your cashmere piece flat in a drawer until ready to use. 

By Anna Bilton

Dry cleaning is ok but it is not so good for the fibre. Be aware of moths, they love cashmere as much as humans do! Therefore, lavender or cedar wood balls in your drawers are more than convenient.