How to wash cashmere knitwear
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In the world of knitwear fabrics, cashmere is certainly one of the most refined and valued. If you are lucky enough to own a Martus sweater, it means that you effectively own a portable piece of art. Our creations reflect the expertise of the best Italian designers and craftsmen, and the best choice of materials. Although delightfully soft, cashmere fibres are quite durable. In order to extend their lifespan even more, it is necessary to take good care of them, starting with the washing process.

Washing cashmere

Avoid experimenting and always follow the instructions printed on your Martus knitwear’s internal label. You can wash Martus apparel by hand or in a washing machine. In either instance, do not use fabric softener.. Washing your cashmere knitwear restores the original hardiness of the fibres. You can find the steps for the correct washing of cashmere down below.

Drying cashmere apparel

Lay the wet garment over a dry and clean towel, then gently fold it and roll it in one direction to squeeze the excess water out. Light sweaters will quickly expel most of the liquid in one go. Chunkier items may require you to repeat the procedure using a fresh towel. Once the water has been thoroughly rinsed out of the garment, let it dry out naturally by laying it over a clean cotton cloth. Make sure it is protected from direct sunlight and far from any heat source. We recommend that you follow these instructions carefully, as applying different methods may result in damaging your cashmere. Avoid hanging the wet garment vertically, otherwise it will irreparably stretch the fabric, and do not put it in a tumble dryer under any circumstance.

Ironing cashmere apparel

Cashmere fabric does not usually require ironing and it is advisable to avoid this step unless strictly necessary. As a matter of fact, if the garment is washed and dried according to the instructions in our guides, it will come out perfectly flat and wrinkle-free. Should your cashmere still require some refining after these procedures, apply the following easy steps using an iron. To prevent the heat from affecting the integrity of the fibre, we recommend that you turn the item inside out and place a cotton cloth over it before ironing at the lowest settings. Gently iron the surface, applying minimal heat, and avoid steaming or sprinkling water. Let the garment sit for a while and wait until completely cooled before folding and storing it in the wardrobe.