How to Care for your Cashmere, A Truly Simple guide

How to Care for your Cashmere, A Truly Simple guide

There’s nothing quite like the soft embrace of cashmere—luxurious, lightweight, and effortlessly timeless. But to keep it looking (and feeling) its best, it deserves thoughtful care. In this guide, we’ll show you exactly how to wash, dry, store, and maintain your cashmere at home—without compromising on softness or shape. From de-pilling tips to eco-friendly washing techniques, these are the essential steps every cashmere lover should know.

Whether you’ve just unwrapped your first cashmere knit or you’re adding to a growing collection, here’s our Truly-approved guide to caring for your cashmere at home.

1. Can You Wash Cashmere at Home?

Contrary to popular belief, you can wash cashmere at home. In fact, gentle hand washing is often better than dry cleaning.

  • Use cool or lukewarm water (never hot)

  • Choose a gentle detergent made for wool or cashmere

  • Soak for 5 minutes, then swirl gently—no scrubbing or wringing

Truly Tip: Skip the spin cycle. Cashmere doesn’t like being tumbled about.

2. Dry Flat, Never Hang

Wet cashmere is fragile and can easily lose its shape. After washing:

  • Lay the piece flat on a clean towel

  • Gently roll to press out excess water

  • Reshape and dry flat, away from direct heat or sunlight

Hanging cashmere when wet can cause stretching—so fold, don’t drape.

3. Say Goodbye to Pilling (It’s Natural!)

Pilling happens. Especially in areas of friction like underarms or sleeves. It’s not a fault—it’s just the fibres doing their thing.

  • Use a cashmere comb or fabric shaver to gently remove pills

  • Do it regularly to keep your piece looking polished

Truly Tip: Let your knit rest between wears to help the fibres recover.

4. Store It Right

Cashmere likes cool, dry places.

  • Always fold, don’t hang

  • Store in breathable cotton bags or drawers (not plastic)

  • Add natural moth repellents like cedar or lavender

If you’re putting it away for summer, make sure it’s clean—moths love worn cashmere!

5. Love It for Longer

When you treat your cashmere with care, it repays you with years of wear. In fact, it only gets softer over time. So take your time with it—slow luxury is the best kind.

Discover Our Cashmere Edit

From timeless knits to soft-touch accessories, every Truly cashmere piece is made to be treasured. Now that you know how to care for it, why not explore the full collection?

 

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