Q1: Can I wear a cashmere sweater directly without washing?
A: Theoretically, yes, because cashmere sweaters are treated with high-temperature shrinkage before leaving the factory, so there is no need to worry about safety issues. However, whether it needs to be washed or not depends on personal acceptance.
Q2: Can I wear a cashmere sweater directly against the skin?
A: Cashmere sweater can be worn directly against the skin, but it is not recommended. Firstly, sweat and body fluids will easily dirty the cashmere sweater, and frequent washing will shorten its service life; secondly, the cashmere fiber is long, so it may not be comfortable enough to wear directly against the body. If the above situation is acceptable, it is possible to wear it close to the body without washing.
Q3：Can I hand wash my cashmere sweater? Can I tumble-dry it?
A: Cashmere sweaters can be washed by hand, but you need to pay attention to the following points: use cold water to wash, choose neutral detergent (avoid using laundry detergent, use shower gel or special detergent); you can tumble-dry it after washing, but avoid hanging it on the hanger with water, so as not to stretch the cashmere fiber.
Q4: Should I buy a cashmere sweater one size bigger or smaller? What should I do if it shrinks or is too big for me?
A: It is recommended to choose a cashmere sweater that is on the smaller side of the size because it will generally get looser the more you wear it without using hot water to wash it. If the cashmere sweater shrinks or runs small, you can contact the manufacturer or dry cleaner to have it steamed and adjusted. Manufacturers usually use a special steaming rack to steam the cashmere sweater at a high temperature to adjust the size quickly, and the effect can last for a while.
Q5: Does the cashmere sweater have an odor when washing?
A: Qualified knitwear does not usually produce an odor when washing. The appearance of odor may be the smell of chemical fuel or reagent residue.
Q6: Does wool fall out of cashmere sweaters when they are washed?
A: Cashmere sweaters may have a small amount of floating hair when they are first washed, which is normal. However, if there is still a large amount of hair falling out after several washes and there is no reduction, it may be a quality problem or an improper washing method.
Q7: Do I need to use insect repellent when I don’t wear my cashmere sweater?
A: The preservation of a cashmere sweater requires keeping it dry. If the conditions allow, desiccant and insect repellent can be placed for added protection. However, if the environment itself is dry, it is sufficient to store it properly like ordinary clothes.
Q8: Can cashmere sweaters be directly exposed to the sun?
A: In wintertime, it is possible to dry cashmere sweaters in the sun without much problem. However, it is not recommended to expose any clothes to direct sunlight because sunlight can cause some damage to the fibers. There are pros and cons to the sun’s antiseptic effect that need to be weighed.
If there are any other questions about the care of cashmere sweaters, please feel free to leave a comment and I will answer them further.
