The friction of wear causes tiny balls of fluff to form on new cashmere garments. Regular washing will help to prevent pilling on quality cashmere garments.

We recommend de-pilling a sweater before washing using a Pure Cashmere Comb. Glide it, gently but firmly, over the affected area to remove the pill balls.

Once they are all removed, wash it as instructed and after a few washes you should find they disappear if you continue to wash your cashmere regularly.

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Regular hand washing is the best way to clean cashmere. Just follow these simple steps:

1. Soak in sudsy, lukewarm water for five minutes, and then gently 'squish' to let the suds soak through the fibres. We recommend Pure's own specially perfumed Cashmere Wash. A generous capful should be sufficient for one garment.
2. Rinse in lukewarm water using the same 'squishing' action - never wring cashmere - until the water is clear. Please avoid fabric softener, as it causes the fibres to stiffen.
3. Roll the garment in a towel and press to remove excess moisture and speed drying.
4. Lay it flat to dry, out of sunlight. Re-shape whilst damp, taking special care, as wet cashmere fibres can stretch out of shape.

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Whilst we cannot 'recommend' machine washing, as machines vary between manufacturers, Pure cashmere does wash well in most front loading, modern machines that have delicate cycles. The temperature should be set no higher than 30°c.
If you decide to machine wash we can offer the following advice:

1. Turn your garment inside-out in a laundry bag or pillow case with the end tied off - this helps to keep its shape.
2. Make sure you select the most delicate setting with the temperature set no higher than 30°c. Pure cashmere wash also works effectively in washing machines.
3. If you decide to spin dry your cashmere, we suggest you opt for the shortest and most delicate spin.
4. Re-shape the garment whilst damp and dry flat, out of direct sunlight.
5. Tumble drying on a cold setting for a couple of minutes will help to fluff up the cashmere.

Dry cleaning is the best way to deal with stains that hand washing cannot remove. It is also recommended if the cashmere is woven, for example a pashmina, or has details such as leather buttons, which could be damaged by water. Some designs with loose knit structures are safer dry cleaned, as hand washing can disturb the knit pattern.

Only ever store clean garments away. Moths aren't so much attracted to the fibre, but to the food, dirt, perspiration or body oils on a garment.

Store cashmere in a breathable zip-up plastic bag in a cool place. Our Zipped Sweater Bags are ideal.

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Cedar wood balls are a good, modern, natural alternative to traditional mothballs. Not only do they have a pleasant fragrance, they are effective at repelling moths, mildew and mustiness. We recommend replacing cedar balls every 6-12 months.

Pure offer a Bag of 24 Cedar Balls.

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