It is recommended that you clean your cashmere a minimum of every 2-3 wearings especially when it is new. Washing and steam ironing will help the cashmere yarn to "bloom". This will also help to prevent dirt from becoming ingrained.
If you hand wash cashmere, this saves any mistakes being made. You should wash your cashmere garment with warm or cool water, using a good quality soap product suitable for woollens or even a mild organic shampoo. You can leave it to soak for a while rather than rubbing it but if there is a dirty patch apply extra detergent into the area and leave to soak for a few minutes before rinsing. Hand squeeze the excess water out. Lay the garment out on a large towel and roll it up twisting the water out into the towel. Remove the cashmere garment and leave it to dry on a flat surface or on a fresh, dry towel until thoroughly dried. Once dry you can iron it -- ensure the iron setting is not too hot -- steam is best.
If any bobbles have formed this is a good time to remove them by hand. Do not be alarmed as some bobbling is normal and these are easy to remove by hand. They will tend to form in areas that are rubbed or are tightly fitting. If bobbling is an on- going problem first consider if the garment is being rubbed excessively from other surfaces (a hard surfaced coat, a zip, buttons and so on) or it may be that the garment is simply a poor quality.
Cashmere clothes can also be dry-cleaned but do not tumble dry!
Keep your cashmere looking new by keeping it clean as dirty cashmere is very attractive to moths and removing any small bobbles immediately. Cashmere jumpers and cardigans can be neatly folded or a lightweight garment can be hung with a protective bag covering it. Try not to hang heavy garments as you do not want them to go out of shape, and definitely avoid hanging by the neck tag.
Consider carefully what accessories to wear with your cashmere garment. Buckles, jewellery and any hard items including wires from Bras may rub against the cashmere if pressed on for a length of time.
If you damage your garment ensure you get small holes repaired before they become bigger. It is really only common sense to look after a special garment made from cashmere if you wish to avoid disappointment.
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