With last week being Zero Waste Week, we thought will touch base on how to care for your cashmere for it to last longer.
Cashmere isn’t just a luxury material, it is an investment in comfort, craftsmanship and enduring style. At Signature Cashmere, we believe that true luxury comes when something lasts, not just for a season, but for years. Caring for cashmere properly is a way to honour slow fashion, reduce waste and ensure every cashmere piece earns its place in your wardrobe or home.
When cared properly, cashmere isn't just good for your wardrobe and bank balance, it also helps the overall ecosystem. Reduced waste, lower consumption of detergent and energy, less environmental strain, all contribute to a healthier planet. So with last week being zero waste week lets dive into easy, simple steps to care for your cashmere
Care Guide: Make Your Cashmere Last
Looking for answers to how to wash your pashmina or cashmere clothing? Here are best practices and tips from our care guide to help you wear your cashmere often and keep it looking beautiful.
| Step | What To Do | Why It Helps |
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| 1. Read the Label | Always check the care label on your piece: washing instructions, fibre composition, any special finishes. | Different cashmere weights, blends, or dye-processes might require slightly different handling. |
| 2. Limit Washing | Cashmere doesn’t need frequent washing. Often airing it out or spot cleaning is enough. | Every wash stresses fibres; fewer washes = less wear, less shrinkage, less impact. |
| 3. Gentle Wash | When you do wash: hand washing with cold water and mild detergent (or specific cashmere/wool shampoo). If machine-washing, use a wool/cashmere cycle in a mesh bag. | Avoids agitation and heat which cause felting, pilling, and loss of softness. |
| 4. Rinse & Remove Excess Water Gently | Don’t wring. Press water out gently. Roll in a towel to soak up moisture. | Protects the fibre structure; maintains shape. |
| 5. Dry Flat & Shape While Damp | Lay flat on a clean towel, reshape gently; avoid hanging when wet. Avoid direct sun or heat (radiators, etc.). | Prevents stretching, distortion, and uneven drying. |
| 6. Pilling & Maintenance | Use a cashmere comb or a fabric shaver (designed for fine fabrics) to gently remove pills. Brush with a soft brush occasionally. | Keeps the surface smooth and restores appearance without damaging the material. |
| 7. Storage | Fold, don’t hang. Store in breathable cotton storage bags or drawers. Use cedar, lavender or moth-deterrents (natural, not chemical sprays). | Hanging can stretch; air circulation and natural deterrents protect from pests. |
| 8. Repair and Reuse | If seams come loose or depictions, mend early. Use layering (throws over sofas, scarves instead of coats) to extend use cases. | Repairing extends lifespan; reusing or repurposing avoids discarding good material. |
Wear Wise: Daily Habits for Longevity
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Rotate your cashmere pieces in regular use so one item is not constantly stressed.
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Avoid putting heavy bags or straps over cashmere shoulders to prevent abrasion.
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Keep away from rough surfaces (velcro, coarse knit sweaters) that can snag.
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When wearing in windy or damp conditions, use a protective outer layer.
How We Create for Longevity
Our cashmere comes from suppliers who adhere to animal welfare standards and sustainable practices, ensuring minimal ecological degradation. Rather than rapid-turnover fast-fashion, each cashmere piece is crafted with attention to detail, spun, knit, dyed with care. Our products are made to last both in quality and trends. Cashmere shawls, pashminas and scarves that transcend fleeting trends, stylish colours, classic textures and versatile shapes. We publish care guides, encourage customers to follow simple steps to look after their pieces and support the idea that owning fewer, better pieces is better for the planet. Our cashmere products are made to last and become favourites, holding memories and feeling comforting season after season.
In Closing: Care, Wear, Repeat
Cashmere is magic it offers warmth, comfort, and that luxurious touch to our everyday lives. But its magic is fragile if treated roughly. With minimal but consistent care: wash gently, dry flat, store properly, repair when needed you give each piece the chance to be more than just another knit in the wardrobe. Visit our Product Care Guide page for more details on cashmere care, wash and further use.
At Signature Cashmere, we invite you to make your purchases meaningful, to choose well, to wear often, and to care so that your cashmere becomes a companion for many seasons. Because true luxury lives in longevity.