It’s always good to know where the products you buy are manufactured. But when it comes to cashmere, origin will give you a great indication of the quality. China produces the finest (and most expensive) cashmere in the world, followed by Mongolia, then Iran and Afghanistan. Be wary of buying sweaters where the fleece has been sourced from areas such as Turkey, New Zealand and Pakistan. These countries lack the precise environment necessary for goats to grow the best hair; therefore these sweaters will be inferior (and cheaper).
Cashmere Care
Despite the “dry-clean only” tag on your new sweater, hand washing and flat drying is really the best way to clean your cashmere sweaters. But let’s think realistically here.
Although dry cleaning chemicals are much harsher these days, who has time to hand wash?
I find that you can get away with dry cleaning your cashmere sweaters once a season, but would not recommend more than that unless you get a seriously stubborn stain that will not go away with your best efforts. Spot cleaning in cool to lukewarm water should take care of any regular problems.
Moths only want to eat up your sweater because of those nasty stains you left, so when dressing take precautions so that your garment avoids direct contact with cologne, deodorant or lotion. When storing, forget the moth balls because they leave a weird smell. Instead, store your sweaters in a drawer or chest with lightly scented sachets.
One last word of advice: Stick to a classic color that compliments your skin tone so you can enjoy your luxurious investment for years to come. If you have any additional cashmere questions e-mail me at styl@debonairmag.com
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