How do you hand wash cashmere?

Check the label and detergent instructions. Fill a clean basin with cold water and add the recommended amount of detergent made for wool or cashmere. Turn the sweater inside out, ease it into the water and gently press the water through the knit, avoiding scrubbing, twisting or stretching. Rinse with fresh cold water, supporting the whole garment when lifting it. Gently press the sweater, roll it in a clean towel without wringing, then reshape it and dry it flat on a dry towel away from direct heat. Do not hang a wet knit or put it in a tumble dryer.

What if I see small pills on my cashmere?

Read the JENNIE LIU cashmere pilling guide before removing them: https://jennieliu.net/blogs/cashmere-journal/why-cashmere-pills-and-how-to-care-for-it

How to Wash Cashmere

Q: Can you wash cashmere at home?

Yes, when your garment's care label allows hand washing. Use cold water, a gentle wool or cashmere detergent, and dry the knit flat. If the label says dry clean only, use a professional cleaner.

Q: How do you clean cashmere coats and leather trims?

Follow their specific cleaning instructions. JENNIE LIU cashmere wool coats are listed for professional dry cleaning. Leather-trimmed pieces need advice suited to both materials.

Can you wash cashmere at home?
Yes—when your garment’s care label allows hand washing. Use cold water, a gentle wool or cashmere detergent, and dry the knit flat. If the label says dry clean only, use a professional cleaner.

Watch: how to hand wash cashmere

Prefer to read? The written steps are below.

A little care. More wear.

Start with the label on your own piece. A cashmere sweater, a silk blend, and a tailored wool coat can need different treatment. The label takes priority over any general guide.

How to hand wash cashmere

Prepare. Check the label and detergent instructions. Fill a clean basin with cold water. Add the recommended amount of detergent made for wool or cashmere.
Wash gently. Turn the sweater inside out. Ease it into the water and gently press the water through the knit. Avoid scrubbing, twisting, or stretching.
Rinse. Use fresh cold water to remove the detergent. Support the whole garment when lifting it.
Remove excess water. Gently press the sweater, then roll it in a clean towel. Do not wring it.
Reshape and dry flat. Lay it on a dry towel in its natural shape, away from direct heat. Do not hang a wet knit or put it in a tumble dryer.

Between washes

Let your sweater air between wears. Wash when it needs cleaning rather than after every outing. Fold dry knitwear for storage and reduce repeated rubbing from rough surfaces.

Common questions

Can I machine wash my cashmere?

Only when the garment’s label specifically permits it. A delicate cycle alone does not make a hand-wash-only garment machine washable.

What if I see small pills?

Read our cashmere pilling guide before removing them.

What about coats and leather trims?

Follow their specific cleaning instructions. Our cashmere wool coats are listed for professional dry cleaning. Leather-trimmed pieces need advice suited to both materials.

Find your everyday knit

Explore the cashmere crewneck, button-up cardigan, or men’s knitwear. Each product page has its own material and care details.

Need help with your piece? Contact JENNIE LIU before cleaning.