Cashmere

The very comfortable, light and soft to the touch Cashmere is one of the best materials to wear. For this, you should take good care of it so it could stay in your wardrobe for a very long time: Cashmere must be manually or professioanly washed.

Under any circumstances you must not put it in a washing machine as it can easily deteriorate – It’s a very sensitive material so it must be washed at 20-30 degrees and must not be twisted after the wash – Instead, jently squeezed. When you dry a piece of clothing made from the fine Cashmere, it should be hidden from any heat sources such as the sun light or radiators. Instead, Cashmere should be left to naturally air dry. When it comes to storing any Cashmere clothes, they should never, under any circumstances be left to hang. Instead, they are better taken care of folded so as to avoid any deformities that can occur. For better care, keep your Cashmere clothes in a drawer or on a shelf. If your Cashmere garment has encountered a problem, for example you have found it has staines, you should either manually wash it or leave it to professional care.

The washing should be done immediately. If the stain is older, it would be more difficult to remove. How to care for your Cashmere garments? It must be known that this quite sensitive material should not, in any circumstances come in direct contact with any deodorant. -- Instead, the antiperspirant must be first applied on the skin and be left to dry for a few minutes before putting the Cashmere garment on. Another helpful tip for caring is that perfume isn’t advisable as it can leave stains and can remain in the fabric which, in turn, attracts moths. It’s also best to avoid rough accesories such as bags or jewellery as they can harm the material. Recycling: If you happen to be unable to use your Cashmere garment anymore, it’s important to know that you must not throw it away. Instead, you can give it a new purpose and send it to proffesionals who can carefully recycle it and give it a new life.

Baby alpaca

Baby Alpaca Something important to note about the Baby Alpaca material is that it’s softer than Silk, warmer than Wool and also it’s much more rare than Cashmere. With these facts in mind, it is crucial to know the best way to take care of your Baby Alpaca clothes so that you can maintain them well and enjoy them for many years: Washing this sensitive material must be done with the utmost care. It must be washed at very low temperatures with a light detergent. When drying Baby Alpaca clothes, note that you should leave them in the shade. This works best for the material – Thus, your garments won’t shrink and won’t deteriorate. How should you store Baby Alpaca clothes? There are a few steps to follow so that your garments stay safe: It’s best to store your clothes in airtight boxes or bags – This prevents them from being attacked by moths. Another important step to follow is to always wash your Baby Alpaca clothes before having them stored and also make sure they are completely dry so as to avoid mold formation. And last but not least, fold your garments before storing them. This method is best because it doesn’t cause the clothes to lose their shape like hanging them would. Caring: To best care for your favourite Baby Alpaca clothes you should give them a 24h rest between wearing them. -- This method will help the odors to “fall” and the clothes can naturally return to their original shape. Another helpful tip for the best care is to not iron your Baby Alpaca garments. How do I “repair” my Baby Alpaca clothes? If, by accident you’ve found your precious garment has shrunk after washing it, don’t panic – This is the first step. It can be fixed! The second step is simply fixing your piece of clothing with the help of some hair conditioner: Use it in your sink or in a bucket filled with hot water and let it sit for an hour. After the time passed, rinse the garment in warm water and simply let it air dry. Recycle: You don’t have to throw away your unwanted Baby Alpaca clothes. Instead, choose to recycle. Not only is this very healthy for the environment but you can also give your old garment a new home! You can always donate your Baby Alpaca to local charity shops or textile recycling places. This way you won’t feel bad for giving your old garments away!

Merino Wool

Merino Wool is one of the best, natural and sustainable materials out there. It provides the much needed body warmth and comfort. Its fibers are softer than normal wool so that it can be worn by anyone, even by people with very sensitive skin. To best take care of your Merino Wool clothes you should take note of a few but very important steps: Washing: When it comes to this type of wool, simply airing it is better than washing. But if you do need to clean it this way you must set your washing machine to a gentle cycle with either warm or cold water – Under any circumstances do not use hot water. This can shrink the garment. Another important fact about washing Merino Wool is that you must not use whitening detergent or fabric softener. To dry your Merino Wool clothes, simply lay them flat on a towel and flip them from time to time. This method can be a bit time consuming but it assures the logevity of your favourite sensitive garments. How to store Merino Wool? To best store your garments, put them in a dry and cool closet. Pack your Merino Wool in airtight or vacuum-sealed containers to prevent moths from attacking and destroying your favourite pieces of clothing. For further caring for your Merino Wool garments, you should also know that they don’t necessarily need to be ironed as they are naturally wrinkle-resistant. However, if you do wish to iron them, note that it must be done at low temperatures. To remove any creases, use steam or simply spray water before further ironing the garment. Repair: Sometimes accidents occur to our clothes or simply normal and natural stains can appear on them from the long term use. However, these inconveniences can easily be taken care of. If, for example you find deodorant stains on your Merino Wool garment, just soak it a vinegar solution (1/3 household vinegar, 2/3 lukewarm water) for 2-3 hours. After this time, wash it in your washing machine at 30 degrees. If an accident occured and your beloved piece has shrunk, the best way to fix it is by dissolving either special wool or hair conditioner in a sink or tub filled with lukewarm water. Leave your garment in the mix for several minutes and to further contribute to the process, squeeze your piece of clothing so the conditioner can reach every layer of the garment. After the wash, gently squeeze out the extra water and lay the garment flat on a towel. Last but not least, before your Merino Wool piece dries completely, constantly reshape it then wash it again in cool water to take any excess conditioner out and leave it to dry flat, away from the heat and any light sources. Recycle: There are several ways to recycle Merino Wool, such as repurposing it in, for example a new pair of mittens or a fuzzy pillowcase or fingerless gloves. But if you have an old unused sweater that you have maybe forgotten about, it will eventually biodegrade on its own as Merino Wool is 100% natural and will eventually reclaim its original place to earth where it came from.