Cashmere fibres are soft and hypoallergenic — much like sheep’s wool — but warmer and without the itch. The quality of cashmere is unsurpassed, and it can last a lifetime if cared for properly.

HAND WASH, ALWAYS. Fill your basin or bucket with tepid water and add one capful of gentle detergent per five litres of water. Submerge your cashmere piece entirely and gently swish the item around, then let it sit for 5 minutes. You can then drain the water and refill it with clear tepid water, and let it sit for a couple of minutes before repeating the above steps. Once it’s ready to rinse, place it directly under the tap and allow the room temperature water to gradually wash away the soap until it runs clear.

PRESS TO DRY. When fully drained, clump the cashmere into a loose ball and press it against the side of the tub or bucket to squeeze out excess water. Never wring or twist wet cashmere, as this will stretch the fibres. Lay your cashmere flat to dry away from direct sunlight.

FOLD, DON’T HANG. Store your cashmere pieces folded, as hangers and racks can stretch out the threads and warp the shape.

Use an eco friendly detergent. Some of our favourites are listed at the bottom of this page. 

As an open weave we recommend paying special attention to pulling threads. Avoid anything sharp when handling it - rings, nails, zippers etc.

Gentle machine wash separately (again avoid to mix with any items with zips, metal fasteners etc)

We recommend a lukewarm wash 30 degrees celsius (86 degrees fahrenheit) or less as this is the most eco friendly temperature to wash at or below.

Do not leave wet in the machine for a long period of time.

Avoid tumble drying where possible. Not only do dryers consume a high level of energy but they are harsh on your clothes and greatly shorten the lifespan of your linen and textiles.

Line dry your linens whenever possible. Not only is it gentler on your clothes & the planet but sunlight is a natural antibacterial agent and also helps to brighten whites (please note we advise against leaving your linens on the clothes line for an extended as sunlight can bleach colours if left for too long.)

Use an eco friendly detergent. Some of our favourites are listed at the bottom of this page.

Our felt is made from 100% wool, a naturally resistant material protected by the lanolin that surrounds individual wool fibres, repelling moisture and dirt.

For liquid spills-

Wool is naturally water repellent and if spills are dealt with quickly, the wool won’t absorb much liquid. How to clean. Dab liquid up with damp cloth, repeat with clean damp cloth, let article dry.

For dust and other dirt -

If the article is large and flat it can be vacuumed. If the article is smaller and soiled, gently hand wash in lukewarm water using wool soap.

-Dry away from direct sunlight.

-Do not agitate the article too much during washing as it will promote further felting.

-DO NOT soak, machine wash or put anything in the dryer. This will shrink and distort the item.

-Stuffed toys will take a longer time to dry so make sure the items are fully dry before using them again. It is advised that they be surface cleaned rather than immersed in water.

We recommend a gentle, cold machine wash for our cotton corduroy Baby Bags. This is also the most eco-friendly temperature to wash.

Wash inside out.

Dry in the shade.

Do not bleach, tumble dry or dry clean.

Use an eco friendly detergent. Some of our favourites are listed at the bottom of this page.

All Australian made, gentle on fabric and our environment.

• The Dirt Company
• Bondi Wash
• Koala Eco
• Hudstone