Even the finest cashmere garment sooner or later is likely to pill. This is not an indicator of the cashmere's quality, but simply part of its nature: in fact, pilling occurs when shorter fibers come loose and rub together. Pilling will reduce with each wash but, in the meantime, it is...
Get your wool jumpers and tops back to their original size with this clever trick. Read our easy method to unshrink clothes, plus how to avoid it in the future.
Although steaming silk can be tricky, Whitehurst prefers it to ironing—so long as your steamer is made for delicate fabrics. If you only have an iron, turn your garment (it should always be slightly damp) inside out and choose a low setting. You can use a steamer on dry garments, but...
While some clothes can be kept in drawers andon hangers, there is a very specific way to store wool and cashmere sweaters—and doing so correctly is a key part of their care. You also want to be diligent when stowing these items away at the end of the cold-weather season, as they ea...
But it is this luxurious fabric that tends to talk about water deformation. Some incorrect washing methods often cause cashmere sweaters to shrink and even affect the cleanliness and beauty of the clothes. How to wash cashmere sweater to make it undeformed?
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Now, I did read that for many people, felting cashmere was more difficult than felting wool. One trip through the washer/dryer was enough for me, probably because of the super hot “sanitary” setting, but if your sweater didn’t shrink and felt enough (you shouldn’t be able to see ...
How to Wash Socks by Hand To avoid long-term damage,socks made from delicate material, such as cashmere, silk, and Merino wool socks, should most definitely be hand-washed. If you ever find yourself without use of a washing machine, any sock can be hand-washed in a pinch. Just follow...
How to Unshrink Animal Fibers (Wool Socks, Cashmere Sweaters) (andreykuzmin/123rf.com) This technique is similar to unshrinking cotton. Fill the sink with lukewarm water and add one to two tablespoons of vinegar or Borax per quart of water. Soak your garment in the water, working it into...
Cashmere should be air-dried and never tumble-dried. Keep it away from any sources of heat, like the sun or a radiator. Leather There are different types of leather, therefore, it’s difficult to give a set of advice on all of them. The first thing you want to check out is, of co...