MCashmere

Caring for your cashmere, camel wool and  yak garment

Cashmere and camel/yak wool are one of the rarest fibers in the world. Knitwear made from these precious & delicate fibers are luxurious to wear but require a little more care and attention than products made from other wools. We recommend that you wash garments after they have been worn 3 or 4 times. Ideally, garments should be dry-cleaned, but they can by hand-washed by using cleaning products specifically made for cashmere or wool care.

Handwash instructions
Garments should be hand-washed in lukewarm water with soap flakes or liquid soap. Care should be taken not to rub or twist the garment as this may cause pilling. After washing, rinse the garment in cool water until all the soap is removed, squeezing gently without wringing. Squeeze away excess water in a towel. To dry, leave the garment to dry; naturally away from direct heat and sunlight. It is important not to spin or tumble dry. When dry, iron lightly on a cool setting using a damp cloth or steam. Wash and store all cashmere and camel hair sweaters inside out. Always wash each garment separately.
Following these instructions, your cashmere & camel hair garments will look and feel good for many years to come.

Pilling
After wearing your new cashmere and camel hair garment for the first few times you may find small balls of fiber forming on the surface. These small balls or 'pills' are caused by some of the loose fiber tangling together as areas of your garment are rubbed during wear. This pilling is not indicative of inferior quality - it is an inevitable consequence of the careful processing of this very fine fiber.

Pills can be easily removed by hand or by using an electrical piller or fabric shaver. Fabric shavers are easy for removing pills on a flat knit, but they should not be used on knits with naps, textures or lofty surface. You will find that, removing the pills in this way, the garment will actually consolidate & soften in handle & touch.

Like fine wine, cashmere will improve with age if cared properly.