January 15, 2008

Cashmere situations

I don't know about y'all, but most of my cashmere probably looks worse now than it ever did on the goat. It's not the cashmere's fault, nor is it the goat's—I'm the one to blame for thoughtlessly tossing my fine woolens in the washing machine on a heavy duty denim cycle. Hey, I've even tumble-dried cashmere before.
So thank you, Laundress, for showing me the error of my ways. Laundress is a New York company that has created a high-end detergent specifically formulated to help prevent such terrible crimes against cashmere.
The Laundress Wool and Cashmere shampoo is made of cedar extracts and sulfate-free shampoo, and can be used both in and out of the washing machine. Their website is a true education, featuring step-by-step instructions and even a video on how to wash and dry cashmere properly. Fascinated, I then visited the Cashmere and Camel Hair Manufacturer's Institute website to learn more. Did you know that knitwear should not be hung on hangers, but but should instead be folded with tissue and stored flat in a drawer? You did? Oh, OK.

January 15, 2008 in FASHION | Permalink

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Posted by wow power leveling | Mar 5 2008 5:22PM

Sorry to disagree with the above comment, but cashmere should NEVER be drycleaned. The process dries out the natural fibers and ruins the wool longterm. For many years I've been handwashing my cashmere items in gentle baby shampoo. Then you roll up the item in a towel to soak up excess moisture and lay flat to dry. By treating my fine cashmeres and wools this way, I've been wearing some sweaters for more than two decades.

Posted by Lalana | Jan 21 2008 7:03PM

Washing cashmere in a machine????? You might as well store your cashmere in a moth's nest. Cashmere needs to be dryycleaned only.

Posted by Veronica | Jan 15 2008 9:51PM