Cashmere wool, or simply cashmere, is a type of wool gathered from cashmere goats.
Clothes made of cashmere are considered to be one of the most luxurious pieces of clothing. They are known for their high quality and durability.
This type of wool is used in the production of hats, cardigans, jumpers, scarves, gloves and many other types of cashmere clothing as seen on Cashmere Mania.
Washing Cashmere
If you take a close look at the tags of your cashmere clothing, you will probably find a Dry Clean Only line on it. While it is true that dry cleaning is very effective for washing cashmere, it is also true that this cleaning method is costly. There are situations in which we need to wash the clothes in a short period of time and such practice can cost you a small fortune.
As always in the real world, there are alternatives and when we talk about cashmere, there is another practical method of washing – do-it-yourself hand washing.
In order to perform hand washing you will need to use scentless dish soap or baby shampoo. In addition, you can also use a small quantity of detergent designed for delicate clothes.
For cashmere, I highly recommend this Cedar scent, which formula cleans and preserves the natural components of yarns, and it is specifically designed for cashmere clothing.
The washing procedure is simple, all you need to do is to pour the baby shampoo or scentless soap in sink filled with lukewarm water.
Next, make some foam with your hands by swishing the piece of clothing. It is crucial to squeeze the item through the water gently.
After that, slowly squeeze the solution out of the item and replace the water with fresh, plain water. The main objective is to completely remove the traces of soap or detergent.
Keep in mind that everything should be performed carefully, gently and slowly.
Drying
This is the second part of the procedure because even drying of cashmere clothing requires special attention. Once you squeeze (don’t wring or twist the item) the water, you should place the item on a towel.
Push the item carefully so that the towel can absorb the excessive water. Take another towel and place the clothes there.
Leave it at room temperature and wait until the item is completely dry.
(The whole procedure of washing and drying cashmere is packed into a video guide below)
http://www.cashmeremania.com/blog/guide-to-care-for-cashmere-clothing/
