Archive for the ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ Category

How do I get olive oil out of a baby blue cashmere sweater?

Monday, April 19th, 2010

I spilled a few drops of olive oil onto the cashmere. I’m wondering if there’s something I can do, before taking it to the drycleaner? Thanks in advance, KBF

How to wash my cashmere sweater?

Monday, April 19th, 2010

I got cashmere sweater from my sister-in-law for Christmas today and LOVE it! The washing instructions say hand-wash cold and lay flat to dry. Can I wash delicate on cold? I have lots of stuff that says hand-wash that I wash on delicate and it’s all fine, but I’ve never had a cashmere sweater before, [...]

How to get rid of cake stain on cashmere sweater?

Sunday, April 18th, 2010

My sister got caked on her birthday and her cashmere sweater got stained by the icing. She didn’t tell me what happened until she’s sent it to the dry-cleaner’s. Now that she’s collected it back, the stain is still there and it’s obvious because it’s yellow. What can you do to remove the stain? Though [...]

Is there a way to stretch a cashmere sweater?

Saturday, April 17th, 2010

The sweater I bought is just a little too short.. Is there a way to fix that? I know that if you soak a sweater and put hair conditioner on it and pull it, it’ll stretch the fibers out, would that work with cashmere? Thanks if anyone can help!

Where can I get my Coach leather gloves relined with cashmere?

Saturday, April 17th, 2010

The cashmere lining of my men’s Coach leather gloves has worn through in the palms. Coach will not repair this as it is considered "normal wear." Where can I get them relined with cashmere? Thank you much!

Do you have to dry clean cashmere socks?

Friday, April 16th, 2010

I have a pair of cashmere socks I got as a gift.

How much money do you spend on cashmere?

Friday, April 16th, 2010

I love my Cashmere sweaters I have so many of them! my Mom and I share them and have about 25 different sweaters we love them! We spend quit a lot of money on them but I was wondering how much you spend on cashmere? Oh and don’t say i am a rich b***** or [...]

Is there a way to dye a cashmere jacket?

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

I have a cashmere jacket that is hot pink. The color is too loud for me. I would wear the jacket more if the color was less intense. I’m wondering if there is a way to dye cashmere.

How do you crochet or knit repairs in a cashmere sweater?

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

This sweater has lots of little holes in it from moths. It is a plain flat cashmere sweater. Can it be salvaged?

What are the best ways to care for cashmere sweaters?

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

To stop piling, mouthing, etc. on either jersey stich or cable cashmere. I have a bunch and want to make sure they stay in good shape. Right now I have all of mine wrapped in tissue paper and nicely folded.

How come cashmere sweaters make you itch?

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

I had gotten this cashmere sweater from Old Navy and didn’t notice before because I was wearing a long sleeved shirt underneath, but right now I’m wearing a cami top, which the cashmere sweater is irritating my skin like crazy cause I’m itchy everywhere. Does anyone know why cashmere sweater make your skin itch? Does [...]

Has anyone used conditioner in rinse to handwash cashmere?

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

I have heard that fibers like cashmere or angora can be rinsed with a hair conditioner because they are hair themselves. Has anyone ever done this?

How to get bubble gum out of cashmere?

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

Accidentally put my arm on a piece of bubble gum and it got onto my cashmere sweater and I still can’t get it out.

How should i remove flour from a cashmere sweater?

Monday, April 12th, 2010

I have a cashmere sweater that some douchebag poured wet flour all over. It dried up, and is now caked. How do I remove the flour so that the sweater will still retain its fluffiness? Most of the big chunks of flour was removed by soaking, but it still has bits and pieces, which makes [...]

What is a good brand of cashmere gloves?

Monday, April 12th, 2010

For Christmas, I have asked my boyfriend for some cashmere gloves. He has already told me that’s what he wants to get me. However, being the guy that he is, he doesn’t know where to get them. Any suggestions on where he should go or what brand he should buy. Thanks!