tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424698162327097126.post3761027216694038813..comments2024-01-02T10:16:13.926+00:00Comments on The Thoughtful Dresser: Close call with cashmereLinda Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09126115924247248057noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424698162327097126.post-71373103778933917662008-02-03T18:54:00.000+00:002008-02-03T18:54:00.000+00:00I've just ordered my very first Pure cashmere swea...I've just ordered my very first Pure cashmere sweater; rust, scoop neck and £81 reduced from about £120. Am very excited which is possibly a bit sad, but I DON'T CARE!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424698162327097126.post-22056198083948328612008-02-03T18:07:00.000+00:002008-02-03T18:07:00.000+00:00I've been drying cashmere for awhile now, to no il...I've been drying cashmere for awhile now, to no ill effect. I think the damage/shrinkage happens when it's washed. I've even washed and completely dried (within an inch of it's life) a sweater vest.<BR/><BR/>However, I once followed manufacturer's instructions with a silk camisole, and washed it in cold water. The result was a horror of shrinkage. It lost six inches in length, and thus became something unwearable. The problem was met with silence from the manufacturer. Into the bin it went.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03406942482508439839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424698162327097126.post-66368875806475651252008-02-02T13:25:00.000+00:002008-02-02T13:25:00.000+00:00Annie, silk blouses can be washed. The sizing the...Annie, silk blouses can be washed. The sizing the mill used on the fabric will come off and the hand of the fabric will change. The surface will become softer and appear slight more abraded, but it should otherwise be fine.<BR/><BR/>I use a mesh laundry bag, gentle cycle, cold water, and spin the item while still in the bag and then just hang to dry. Sometimes I roll the item in a towel to remove even more moisture before I hang it up. You will probably need to iron however.<BR/><BR/>I don't know why silk has a reputation for being a fragile fabric because in reality it's quite the opposite. It's very durable and it can take a much higher pressing heat than is generally recommended (a press cloth is always a good idea though to prevent shine.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424698162327097126.post-86640333197619365012008-02-01T16:57:00.000+00:002008-02-01T16:57:00.000+00:00It is nowIt is nowLinda Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09126115924247248057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424698162327097126.post-82187741565814036042008-02-01T16:54:00.000+00:002008-02-01T16:54:00.000+00:00Linda, just FYI the link on the Pure banner ad abo...Linda, just FYI the link on the Pure banner ad above isn't working.Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424698162327097126.post-60401786491095758532008-02-01T16:33:00.000+00:002008-02-01T16:33:00.000+00:00About 10 years ago I bought a red silk blouse whic...About 10 years ago I bought a red silk blouse which I loved. The label said dry clean only. When it came back from the cleaners the threads were pulled, it had lost its shape and was ruined. The cleaners denied responsibilty and said the blouse was faulty. The shop where I bought it said it was the fault of the cleaners. I spent ages going between the two and spent money on an independent analysis which was inconclusive. The shop owner suggested I washed it and said she usually ignored dry clean only labels. I hand washed it and the minute it went in the water I almsost choked on the chemical fumes coming off it. I washed it, hung it up to dry and it came out as good as new. I went on to wear it (with enormous pleasure) for another 6 years. Since then I ignore dry clean only labels except for coats, lined jackets and some heavy winter fabrics. Now I wash silk things in my machine on a short, gentle wash and dry them flat. It works.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424698162327097126.post-20669107775295799782008-02-01T14:10:00.000+00:002008-02-01T14:10:00.000+00:00I have machine washed cashmere from Banana Republi...I have machine washed cashmere from Banana Republic, and fluffed it in the dryer...no harm done. What I would like to know, how, if ever to wash silk blouses. I hate to dry clean.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com