Quick answer
Hand wash your cashmere and modal knitwear in cool water with a gentle detergent, then lay flat to dry. Avoid wringing, hot water, and machine drying to prevent shrinkage and pilling.
Why cashmere and modal need special care
Cashmere fibers are delicate and prone to shrinkage, while modal is a semi-synthetic rayon that can lose its shape if handled roughly. Together in a blend—like the micromodal and cashmere turtleneck—they require a gentle approach that respects both materials. The lightweight, ultra-soft feel of micromodal means it can pill if agitated, and cashmere can felt if exposed to heat or friction.
Step-by-step care routine
- Step 1: Check the care label: Always read the garment's care tag first. Most cashmere-modal blends recommend hand washing or a delicate machine cycle. If the label says dry clean only, follow that instruction. Ignore the label and you risk irreversible damage.
- Step 2: Hand wash in cool water: Fill a basin with cool or lukewarm water (below 30°C/86°F). Add a small amount of wool or delicate detergent. Submerge the sweater and gently squeeze the suds through the fabric. Do not rub or scrub. Hot water causes cashmere to shrink and modal to lose its drape.
- Step 3: Rinse thoroughly without agitation: Drain the soapy water and refill with clean cool water. Gently press the sweater to release detergent. Repeat until no suds remain. Never twist or wring the fabric. Residual detergent attracts dirt and dulls the color.
- Step 4: Remove excess water gently: Lay the sweater flat on a clean, dry towel. Roll the towel up with the sweater inside and press firmly to absorb moisture. Unroll and reshape the garment to its original dimensions. Wringing stretches the fibers and ruins the shape.
- Step 5: Dry flat away from heat: Place the sweater on a drying rack or a fresh dry towel. Reshape the neckline, cuffs, and hem. Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from radiators. Allow 24–48 hours to dry completely. Hanging wet knitwear will stretch it out of shape permanently.
- Step 6: Store folded, not hung: Once fully dry, fold the sweater and store it in a drawer or on a shelf. Use cedar blocks or lavender sachets to deter moths. Avoid wire hangers, which can create shoulder bumps. Hanging causes the shoulders to stretch and the neckline to sag.
Product spotlight
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Micromodal and Cashmere Long Sleeve Turtleneck Sweater Perfect Cashmere - Grey Melange: This women's long sleeve turtleneck sweater is made of lightweight, ultra-soft and warm micromodal fabric and stretch cashmere. The blend combines modal's drape and breathability with cashmere's warmth, so you must wash gently to preserve both the softness and the fit.
Micromodal and Cashmere Long Sleeve Turtleneck Sweater Perfect Cashmere - Grey Melange
