Caring for your Cashmere

The finest cashmere fibre comes from Tibet and Mongolia, where the high altitude and cold, harsh conditions enable the goats to grow the finest, longest fibre. The theory goes that the harshest weather makes for the best inner coat (pashm means "inside").

Our items are knitted and woven with the longest, finest strands possible, which give it a tighter, flatter feel, but which wears much better. Dyes can also play a role in how soft an item feels. Lighter shades will always be softer to the touch as stronger dyes must be used for dark colors which may make the item not as soft. However, once a knitted garment is washed, the strands "open" and get fuller and softer.

Washing Instructions

To get the most out of your cashmere and to ensure it continues to look beautiful, it must be handled with the utmost of care. Your Cashmere Angel garment can be dry cleaned or hand washed inside out with a mild soap such as Woolite or Softly(completely dissolved). Rinse until water runs clear. Lay flat to dry, then press with a damp cloth and cool iron.

Do not over wash. You can wear your sweater 6 or 7 times before you need to wash it. Be sure to store in a cedar chest or keep it in a plastic bag to avoid moths. Don't worry about a little pilling.  Our experience is some girls are harder on their clothes than others!  Gently pull or cut off pilling with a nail scissors.  Lay your sweater flat and be very careful as you trim. (Don't forget if it doesn’t pill, it ain't cashmere!).

We have a great product available for sale in our online store to help with the care of your cashmere. The Restora Fuzz Removal Comb. Rated the best by a number of websites, it is easy to use, does not require batteries and best of all is cheap!  You can use it on your wool blankets, sweaters and anything with pilling.