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Regardless of where you buy your cashmere or how much you spend on it, there are specific ways you should care for your garment to make sure it stays in great shape. Some of the most common issues with cashmere sweaters are pilling, shrinking, and moth holes.
Pilling While some grades of cashmere are more susceptible to pilling than others, all cashmere (and wool) garments will inevitably pill to some degree. Rather than picking at pills with something harmful like tweezers or scissors, it is recommended to use a sweater stone or a cashmere comb.
ShrinkingCashmere is a very delicate material, so you'll want to pay close attention to the washing and drying instructions. Generally, care instructions for cashmere include handwashing with cold water and air drying, but the safest way to go about it is to dry clean it. You should never put your cashmere in the dryer because it will shrink.
Moth holesOne of the worst feelings is storing your clothes in what you believe to be a safe place only to find them filled with holes the next time you're ready to wear them. Those tiny little holes in your clothes can usually be attributed to moths ... but why do moths like eating your clothes?
Moth larvae have a diet that's high in keratin, so female moths are attracted to materials like wool, cashmere, silk, and sometimes even leather and fur (basically anything that comes from an animal) when it comes time to lay their eggs. Clothing made from synthetic materials or cotton should remain safe (unless it's blended with a material that has keratin in it).
Fortunately, cedar is a natural alternative to chemical-filled mothballs. Cedar products are great for repelling moths, spiders, and absorbing odor and moisture (which promotes mold and mildew). You can use cedar hangers, cedar blocks, or cedar rings.
Moths are also attracted to food and stains, so if you spill something on your cashmere, you shouldn't put it back in your closet with plans to wash it before your next wear; you should clean it as soon as possible. Not only will it make getting the stain out easier, but you'll reduce the chances of moth holes.