Pashmina Care

Pashmina Care

How to wash your Pashmina

Your Pashmina shawl can be carefully hand washed.

Never place your shawl in a washing machine or dryer; it will ruin the Pashmina.

To Hand Wash

• Gently hand wash using cold water and a mild detergent soap such as Woolite™ or Ivory™.  A low pH hair shampoo may also be used.
• Place shawl on a towel and roll up together to squeeze out excess water.
• Place the shawl on a flat surface and lightly stretch it to its original shape.  Allow the shawl to air dry completely.
• Once dry, you may lightly press your shawl with a steam iron and use a very soft brush to give the shawl a soft, plush texture.

How to Iron your Pashmina

A Pashmina does not need ironing. Just hang it up for few hours and the wrinkles will fall out. If you want to iron anyway:-

• Keep your iron at a moderate heat.
• DO NOT IRON your Pashmina product directly Cover it with a thin cloth - a clean damp cloth.
• Iron the shawl from one fringed end to the other. Move the iron up and down, not left and right. Use the steamer liberally.

How to store your Pashmina

Before storing your precious cashmere garments in basements or attics, check carefully for leaks, dampness and sunlight.

Fold clothes or pack them neatly in tissue paper or plastic bag and store them in closet away from light, dust and dampness.

Cleaning before storage is recommended, as fresh stains that may not yet be visible will oxidize and become fixed during storage, they may also be the food for moths.

To keep moths away, the first important thing is to make sure the Pashmina is clean before long-time storage. Pay close attention to any food stains as moths are particularly attracted to our normal food proteins and cooking oils. Mothproofing products are helpful, or simply spray some perfume on a piece of paper and put the paper next to your Pashmina.

Additional care tips for Pashmina products

To keep your Pashmina products always clean and beautiful, here are some basic rules to follow:

• • Do not wear the same garment daily. Allow the garment two or three days rest after a days wearing.
  • A silk or Pashmina scarf goes well with Pashmina tops and cardigans. Used between your Pashmina top/cardigan and your neck, a scarf will also prevent powder or other cosmetics stains.
  • Do not wear a Pashmina product next to rough clothing, metal necklaces, bracelets, belts and rough leather items such as crocodile leather bags. Dress up your Pashmina with a silk scarf and pearl accessories instead of accessories with a rough surface.
  • To avoid pilling, it is important not to allow the Pashmina product to rub against rough clothing, metal accessories, bags and belts.
  • To remove pills, just manually pick them off. Do not rub or brush a Pashmina product.