Archive for the ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ Category

How much can you knit with 400 yards of cashmere yarn?

Sunday, April 11th, 2010

My mother-in-law to be gave me 400 yards of dark brown cashmere yarn (4 ply). Can I knit one, maybe two scarves with it? And is there a special way to knit with cashmere. I’ve never done it before.

Can a guy wear a cashmere sweater in summer?

Sunday, April 11th, 2010

Is cashmere supposed to be soft and breathable material that you can wear all season? I have a black long-sleeves cashmere V-neck sweater. I usually wear it with a tee underneath and dark washed jeans and converse shoes. Is that a good look? What are some style i can put with the cashmere sweater?

How can I repair a cashmere sweater?

Saturday, April 10th, 2010

I own a cashmere sweater and one of our friend’s dogs put a hole in it. I need to repair it soon.

What is the difference between wool and cashmere?

Friday, April 9th, 2010

I went out looking for some slacks and asked for wool, the lady kept showing me cashmere (or cashmere wool). What is the difference between the two?

How would I get the fuzz off of my cashmere sweaters?

Friday, April 9th, 2010

Without having to take them out one by one, or paying extra for the cleaners to do it. Is there lint rollers for cashmere?

How to shrink a cashmere sweater?

Thursday, April 8th, 2010

I have a 100% cashmere sweater and I want to shrink it to a smalle rsize. I dropped it dry to the the dryer (high heat) to try to shrink it, but to no avail. Please help.

How do I get a stain out of cashmere?

Thursday, April 8th, 2010

My sweater was an oatmeal color and a spec of black got on it –it’s water soluble art paint. I tried to clean it up as best I could without damaging it some more. It has lighten to a light gray, but it’s still there. What’s the best way to lighten up this mark up [...]

How do I remove curry smell from a cashmere coat?

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

I used to live with a lot of indian neighbors. When I moved, I noticed that my coat smelled like curry. I’ve had it drycleaned (it is cashmere and a dry-clean only coat) at least three times at different places, and each time the curry smell still lingered. Is there an alternative way to remove [...]

The best way to clean a cashmere pillow-top mattress pad?

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

I have a memory foam bed with a cashmere pillow-top cover that cannot be removed. What is the best way to clean it without ruining it?

What makes merona cashmere scarves cheaper?

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

aside from the fact that scarves come from different brand names, why do cashmere scarves such as Merona Cashmere scarves cheaper than that of other brands by 2x or 3x, when both are 100% cashmere? could it be the quality of the cashmere?

How do I wash my cashmere sweater and jacket?

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

I just bought a cashmere sweater and jacket from Banana Republic, and I need to know how to go about washing and drying it because I think I ruined my last one.. Its not as soft.

How to stretch a shrunken cashmere/wool sweater?

Monday, April 5th, 2010

My cashmere/wool sweater shrunk. Is there a technique I can use to un-shrink it without actually pulling on it? If not, is there something the dry-cleaners could do?

What is the best way to wash Cashmere?

Monday, April 5th, 2010

I’ve never owned a cashmere sweater before (or a cashmere anything, if you can believe that). I received 2 of them as gifts over the holidays, and I LOVE them! I know that they are hand wash only, but what are your tips and/or secrets to cashmere care? Thanks!

Does cashmere shrink/tighten up slightly when you wash it in cold water?

Sunday, April 4th, 2010

I have bought a medium cashmere tunic in a very fine knit but it is a little too big. If I wash it using a cashmere washing agent in cold water will the wool tighten? If I cannot shrink it very slightly I will have to send it back!

Cashmere?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

Sunday, April 4th, 2010

i have a couple of questions……….. 1. how do you wash it? 2. do you dry clean it? i have a 100% cashmere sweater and it cream white but don’t know how to wash it or how dry it…………….what can i do to clean it without ruining it? thanks for the advice!