Scarf Care

How should I wash my scarf?

We recommend that all of our scarves are dry cleaned. This will ensure that cashmere fibres retain their luxuriously soft feel and that the scarf maintains its shape and style.  

However you may wish to gently hand wash your lambswool scarf. In this case we would recommend that you wash your scarf in lukewarm water and use a mild PH neutral detergent, ideally one that is specifically for wool. When washing, you should swish the scarf around and avoid rubbing or wringing the scarf. You should rinse the scarf with cool clean water to ensure all of the detergent is removed.

To dry the scarf correctly please see our “what if my scarf gets wet?” section.

 

What if my scarf gets wet?

If your scarf becomes wet it is important to dry it properly, especially so with cashmere as cashmere becomes more vulnerable to damage when wet. Do not wring or twist the scarf to remove excess water as this will crease the scarf and may misshape it. We recommend gently squeezing out any excess water to maintain the shape of the scarf. Lay your scarf out flat on a towel to air dry and avoid drying it in direct sunlight or close to any direct heat. Do not tumble dry your scarf.  It’s important to know that cashmere is more vulnerable to damage when wet, so drying it properly is crucial.

 

How should I remove creases from my scarf?

We recommend two ways to remove creases in your scarf. You can do this by laying your scarf flat on a table or hanging it on a wooden hanger and lightly steam your scarf from a few inches away using a hand steamer which should allow the creases to drop out.

The other way we recommend is by carefully ironing your scarf. You should take care to ensure that your iron is set to its coolest setting and lay a cloth (we recommend cotton) over the top of your scarf allowing the weight of the iron to do the work and not applying extra pressure.

 

 Pilling.

After you have worn your new cashmere scarf a few times you may notice some small balls of fibre forming on the surface, these are called “pills” and are caused by some of the loose fibres tangling as areas of your scarf are rubbed through being worn. These pills are easy to remove by hand or by using a de-pilling knitwear comb.

You will find that, after applying a little care and attention and removing the pills, your scarf will consolidate and soften in handle and touch. Like fine wine, you will find that your cashmere scarf will improve with age if properly cared for.