How To Handwash Cashmere And Wool
Handwashing is by far the safest method for cleaning cashmere, wool and most delicate fabrics. Traditional dry cleaners use Perchloroethylene (also known as PERC) which is recognised globally as toxic to human health and the environment.
Here, we going to demonstrate how to do it the non-toxic way with a travel favourite cashmere coat from Feine Cashmere.
Wash
Firstly, always pre-treat any stains with Soapnut Republic Natural Stain Remover.
Then, add 50mL or a squirt of Soapnut Republic Delicates Shampoo to a basin of lukewarm water. Never use hot water to wash cashmere.
Immerse the garment and swish gently, taking care not to stretch it. Soak for up to 10 minutes.
Rinse
Squeeze the water out of the garment without wringing or stretching. Discard the soapy water, and refill the basin with clean, lukewarm water. Repeat this process until the water is no longer soapy. Avoid rinsing under running water, which can stretch delicate fabrics.
Don’t wring. Wringing out a wet garment can be harsher on fabric than running it through the delicate cycle of a washing machine.
Dry
Press water out of the garment and then dry the item flat in its natural shape on a drying rack or a clean white (or light-coloured) towel.
To speed up the drying process you can lay the garment on top of the towel, gently smoothing out all the wrinkles. Starting at the top of the garment, roll the towel and the garment together, pressing down on the roll to help the towel absorb the water in the garment. Unroll. If the item is still very wet, repeat this step with a dry towel.
Steam iron
When dry, lay the garment flat and gently steam iron using a wool or cashmere setting.
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And, if you love this Cashmere Classic Swinger Coat from Feine Cashmere as much as I do, you can purchase one of your own from their website (http://feinecashmere.com/).
Buy a bottle of Soapnut Republic Delicates Shampoo before the end of November 2018 and we’ll send you a coupon code to receive a 10% discount applicable on all items from Feine Cashmere.
Available in Haystack, Tobacco, Black, Fossil and Navy, this classic coat will keep you warm and in style whenever you travel to your next winter wonderland.
Happy shopping!