Hand-Washing Tips

Pieces labeled dry clean only should probably not be hand washed, but those labeled simply dry clean give you the green light to (carefully) clean them yourself.

Avoid rubbing cashmere when washing, since it pills easily.

Never use chlorine bleach — it can damage fibers and yellow white wool.

Can You Machine Wash?

The experts generally agree that it’s not a good idea, but many people do it successfully. If you do, use fine-washables detergent and place each garment in a separate mesh bag.

Drying Tips

Block sweaters before drying, as they can lose their shape when wet.

Lay garments flat on a mesh rack to dry.