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Cashmere care

 

PRE-TREATMENT
  1. Remove pills by gently stoking in the direction of the knit with a Henderson Cashmere anti-pill comb.
  2. Carefully treat any stains, discolorations and areas that trap odors, such as armpits.

HAND WASH

  1. Fill a basin with lukewarm water and add a mild detergent designed for delicate fibers such as wool and silk. Submerge the garment and make sure the soap is evenly distributed throughout.
  2. Soak for 15 - 20 minutes, depending on the condition of the garment.
  3. Rinse well by running lukewarm water through the garment until the detergent is gone.
  4. Gently squeeze the water out without twisting the garment .
  5. Roll the garment up in a clean towel to remove the excess moisture.
  6. Lay the garment flat on a dry towel.
  7. When the garment is dry, remove any lint with a lint brush or roller and any remaining pills with a Henderson Cashmere anti-pill comb.

 

MACHINE WASH

Yes, it is possible to wash cashmere in the washing machine! Follow these instructions carefully: 

  1. Place the cashmere garment in a bag designed for washing similar garments.
  2. On the wool program, set the temperature to 0 - 30 degrees celsius with a spin speed of no more than 600. Note: The wool program of most new machines has automatic settings.
  3. Use only a mild detergent which is specially designed for wool and delicate garments.
  4. Lay the garment flat on a dry towel.
  5. When dry, remove any lint with a lint brush or roller and any remaining pills with a Henderson Cashmere anti-pill comb.

Note: Henderson Cashmere is not responsible for any damage resulting from machine washing cashmere garments.

 

IRONING

On the lowest heat setting, iron the garment inside out on a towel or ironing board. Place a damp cloth between the iron and the garment to prevent scorching. If using a steamer, keep a distance between the steam head and the garment to prevent shrinkage.

DAILY CARE AND STORAGE

You don't need to wash cashmere after every use. Instead, lay the garment over a chair to air out overnight, then fold and store in a drawer or shelf. It is best not to hang cashmere garments. Henderson Cashmere anti-moth cedar balls.

 

OFF SEASON STORAGE

  1. Clean and dry the garment according to the instructions above.
  2. Fold the garment loosely to avoid stretching and place it in a bag made of breathable cotton or linen. Avoid storage bags made of polyester or plastic.
  3. Henderson Cashmere anti-moth cedar balls can be placed in the storage bags to prevent moth damage.

 

MORE ABOUT PILLING

Cashmere is a natural fiber, so some pilling is normal. Friction from everyday wear can loosen some fibers on the surface of the garment which can roll into pills. Pilling often reduces after a few washes. To remove pills, lay the garment flat and brush gently in the direction of the knit with a Henderson Cashmere anti-pill comb.

 

Please write to us at cashmere@henderson.no with any questions or concerns about the care of cashmere garments from Henderson Cashmere.

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