Garment care

Cashmere and pashmina

Hand wash in cool water with a wool detergent, no more than three times a season. Never wring. Press the water out between two towels and dry flat, away from sun and heat. Fold — never hang — knitwear.

Tailoring

Brush after each wearing and rest a jacket for a day between wears. Dry clean sparingly — twice a year is plenty for most coats. Always use a shaped hanger.

Silk and linen

Silk is dry clean only. Linen may be machine washed cold and line dried; press while slightly damp. Both should be stored out of direct light.