Mar 01 2011
Maintain your Pashmina shawl from shredding
Pashmina is one of the finest grades of cashmere wool available. It is sheared from the Chyangra breed of goat. Pashmina shawls are made using good quality wool and hence are expensive. The use of Pashmina is common in places with cold climatic conditions. However, many people world over are using Pashmina shawls as fashion statements. Due to its popularity and high quality fabric, the Pashmina shawl has been given the name “Soft Golf of Asia”. Pashmina shawls add beauty and elegance to your clothing. In order to prevent them from shedding it is essential to take proper maintenance steps.
Washing tips
Washing your Pashmina shawls with chemical based soaps has reactions on Pashmina fabric. This causes the shawl to fade and shred. Therefore, it is advisable to use mild soaps while washing Pashmina shawls. There are special shampoos available in the markets that are specially made for cleaning Pashmina shawls.
Keep your Pashmina away from sunlight
The sun rays can be very harmful to clothing. Too much exposure causes clothes to fade and become dull. Therefore it is advised not to dry your Pashmina shawls in direct sunlight.
Avoid using washing machines
Since Pashmina shawls are made of delicate fabric, washing them in a machine is not advisable. Constant washing with the help of machines causes the Pashmina shawl to become brittle. This increases the chances of shredding.
Protect the shawl from heat
Pashmina shawls cannot withstand heat; therefore it is not advisable to iron your Pashmina shawl. Most shawls come with care labels that advise you against ironing.
Prevent your Pashmina shawl from bacteria
Constantly keeping your shawl clean prevents it from microbial and bacteria attacks. It is also important to store your Pashmina safely. Avoid placing them in damp areas and always place them in tightly closed closets.
Maintaining and keeping your Pashmina shawl ensures that its durability increases. It also helps keep the shine and softness of the Pashmina shawl from fading and becoming brittle.