All of our cashmere designs are made by talented craftspeople at one of the oldest mills in Scotland. If properly cared for, your Brora knit will stand the test of time, only becoming softer and more luxurious with age. Cashmere doesn’t need washing after every wear. Methods such as airing and gently combing your knitwear are often enough to keep them in top condition. When it does need washing, simply follow the steps below.
Washing Instructions
Soak your cashmere clothing in lukewarm water with our Brora Cashmere Shampoo or a similar mild detergent. Squeeze the suds gently through the fabric—do not rub, wring, or stretch your pieces. Rinse thoroughly and carefully in clean, lukewarm water. Saturated cashmere clothing should not be lifted before the excess water has been gently squeezed out, as this may cause your pieces to stretch. Smooth back into its original shape and place flat on a towel to dry naturally, away from direct heat, such as radiators or sunlight. Do not tumble dry. When completely dry, press lightly with a cool iron.
Pilling
Cashmere is one of the finest natural fibres in the world. It requires a little more care and attention than products made from coarser wools. After the first few uses, you might find small balls of fibres forming on the surface of your new cashmere pieces. These small balls, or “pills,” are caused by loose fibres tangling together as areas of your garment are rubbed during wear.
Pills can be easily removed by hand or by using our Brora Cashmere Comb. When you remove the cashmere's "pills" this way, you will actually find that your cashmere will consolidate and soften further. If cared for properly, your cashmere will maintain its original sumptuous quality.
Cashmere & Moths
Never put clothes away dirty; this attracts moths and makes it more likely for the female moths to find the perfect site for their eggs to hatch. Wash your cashmere with our special Brora Cashmere Shampoo, and if you are thinking of storing your cashmere for the summer, our Brora Zip Storage Bags are a must. Store your storage bags in a clean cupboard until the next season arrives.
Loop cedar balls around your hangers to keep the moths at bay. If you discover holes in one of your favourite Brora pieces, don’t despair. We hold yarn from the previous few seasons in all our stores and can often match the colour, although you will have to darn it yourself - we couldn’t risk our enemy getting onto the mill floor!
Pilling
Cashmere is one of the finest natural fibres in the world. It requires a little more care and attention than products made from coarser wools. After the first few uses, you might find small balls of fibres forming on the surface of your new cashmere pieces. These small balls, or “pills,” are caused by loose fibres tangling together as areas of your garment are rubbed during wear.
Pills can be easily removed by hand or by using our Brora Cashmere Comb. When you remove the cashmere's "pills" this way, you will actually find that your cashmere will consolidate and soften further. If cared for properly, your cashmere will maintain its original sumptuous quality.
Cashmere & Moths
Never put clothes away dirty; this attracts moths and makes it more likely for the female moths to find the perfect site for their eggs to hatch. Wash your cashmere with our special Brora Cashmere Shampoo, and if you are thinking of storing your cashmere for the summer, our Brora Zip Storage Bags are a must. Store your storage bags in a clean cupboard until the next season arrives.
Loop cedar balls around your hangers to keep the moths at bay. If you discover holes in one of your favourite Brora pieces, don’t despair. We hold yarn from the previous few seasons in all our stores and can often match the colour, although you will have to darn it yourself - we couldn’t risk our enemy getting onto the mill floor!
