Welcome to Pashmina International. We stock many designs of genuine pashmina shawls online; Cashmere and Silk scarves, stoles shawls and wraps.
Our products are all hand chosen to ensure quality, and so that we can guarantee your satisfaction. We offer free international shipping on every order.Merino Wool Care
Merino wool makes a fabulous garment even better. Taking care of it so that it stays looking new can be a problem if you are not careful. Many wool items can be washed and worn, but those garments are usually made of a lesser grade of merino wool. The higher grades of wool need special care to keep your clothes looking their best.
Washing By Hand
Washing fine merino wool clothing by hand is always recommended. You can start by filling a basin that will be able to accommodate your garments comfortably with warm water and a mild and gentle soap. There are special wool washing fluids that are available that utilize cold water, so if you use one of these type products, be sure to read the label first. Submerge your garment in the water and let it soak for just three to five minutes, followed by rinsing in warm water.
Without twisting or wringing the garment, squeeze as much water as you can from it. A great way to absorb excess liquid is to roll the item in a thick, absorbent towel. You can then squeeze or wring the towel with a gentle touch. Once you unwrap it, you can lay it flat in order to dry lying on a new, dry towel.
If you dare, you can try to use the spin cycle on your washer to help you remove a heavily wet garment. Remember, do not put it on the rinse cycle; use the spin cycle only. Never put a fine merino wool garment into the dryer unless you plan to give it as a gift for a new baby afterward.
Machine Washable
If you want to wash the family’s hats, scarves and gloves in the washing machine, be sure that you use the gentle cycle or if your machine has one, a cycle marked for knits. The regular cycle has too much agitation for merino wool products and can cause it to shrink. Check to be sure that the temperature is for warm water wash and rinse. Don’t use your regular laundry detergent; use a milder soap made especially for this purpose. You can find quite a few selections for this when you visit the grocery store.
Best Soap to Wash Your Merino Wool Apparel
If you don’t want to spend your money on costly woolen wash products, you can always use Palmolive Liquid Detergent. If you decide that you will stick with the professionals and use a woolen wash product, then be sure you follow the instructions for use carefully. You don’t want to use a soap with a high pH, look for a soap with a neutral pH for best results.
We usually recommend Farrlacey's detergent:
Farrlacey Alpacas Wool Mix Detergent
If All Else Fails
If you are not comfortable with your ability to care for your merino wool clothing, you can always send it to the dry cleaners. Most merino wool apparel can be safely cleaned by a dry cleaner, but you must be careful because frequent exposure to the harsh chemicals used can damage the fabric and make the wool harsh, which sort of defeats the purpose of wearing merino wool clothing.
Washing By Hand
Washing fine merino wool clothing by hand is always recommended. You can start by filling a basin that will be able to accommodate your garments comfortably with warm water and a mild and gentle soap. There are special wool washing fluids that are available that utilize cold water, so if you use one of these type products, be sure to read the label first. Submerge your garment in the water and let it soak for just three to five minutes, followed by rinsing in warm water.
Without twisting or wringing the garment, squeeze as much water as you can from it. A great way to absorb excess liquid is to roll the item in a thick, absorbent towel. You can then squeeze or wring the towel with a gentle touch. Once you unwrap it, you can lay it flat in order to dry lying on a new, dry towel.
If you dare, you can try to use the spin cycle on your washer to help you remove a heavily wet garment. Remember, do not put it on the rinse cycle; use the spin cycle only. Never put a fine merino wool garment into the dryer unless you plan to give it as a gift for a new baby afterward.
Machine Washable
If you want to wash the family’s hats, scarves and gloves in the washing machine, be sure that you use the gentle cycle or if your machine has one, a cycle marked for knits. The regular cycle has too much agitation for merino wool products and can cause it to shrink. Check to be sure that the temperature is for warm water wash and rinse. Don’t use your regular laundry detergent; use a milder soap made especially for this purpose. You can find quite a few selections for this when you visit the grocery store.
Best Soap to Wash Your Merino Wool Apparel
If you don’t want to spend your money on costly woolen wash products, you can always use Palmolive Liquid Detergent. If you decide that you will stick with the professionals and use a woolen wash product, then be sure you follow the instructions for use carefully. You don’t want to use a soap with a high pH, look for a soap with a neutral pH for best results.
We usually recommend Farrlacey's detergent:
Farrlacey Alpacas Wool Mix Detergent
If All Else Fails
If you are not comfortable with your ability to care for your merino wool clothing, you can always send it to the dry cleaners. Most merino wool apparel can be safely cleaned by a dry cleaner, but you must be careful because frequent exposure to the harsh chemicals used can damage the fabric and make the wool harsh, which sort of defeats the purpose of wearing merino wool clothing.