Care Guide
Begin with the sewn-in care label of your garment. The permitted washing and drying methods depend on its composition, construction and finish. General guidance never replaces the instructions for the specific piece.
1. Cashmere Care
- Follow the washing method and temperature on the garment label. Machine wash only when explicitly permitted.
- Use a mild wool or cashmere detergent.
- Do not use bleach.
- Do not wring.
- Dry flat on a towel, away from direct heat or sunlight.
2. Merino & Wool Care
- Air after wearing.
- Wash only when needed.
- Follow the garment label; a wool programme is suitable only when machine washing is permitted.
- Dry flat to protect the shape.
3. Cotton & T-Shirts
- Wash inside out at low temperature.
- Avoid tumble drying.
- Iron inside out if needed.
4. Storage
- Fold knitwear instead of hanging it.
- Store in a dry place.
- Use cedar wood or natural moth protection for cashmere and wool.
5. Pilling
- Some surface pilling can occur with natural fibres. Its speed, severity and recurrence deserve attention; pilling alone is not a complete quality assessment.
- Remove carefully with a cashmere comb or fabric shaver.
6. Moth Prevention & Early Action
Natural fibres should be stored with the same care with which they are worn. Regular inspection and clean, closed storage offer the most dependable protection.
- Check garments occasionally for small holes, fine webbing, shed skins or larvae.
- Store garments only when they are clean and completely dry.
- Fold knitwear and place it in a well-sealed garment bag or closed storage box.
- Immediately isolate any garment that shows suspicious signs.
- Empty, clean and thoroughly vacuum the wardrobe, drawers and nearby crevices.
- Use cedar and moth traps only as additional preventive measures; they do not replace cleaning, inspection and closed storage.
If activity is suspected, inspect nearby natural-fibre garments as well and follow the garment care label before washing, freezing or arranging professional treatment.
When the garment changes unexpectedly
If pilling rapidly returns, the shape changes after care according to the label, or you notice thinning or a loose stitch, photograph the area before further treatment. Record the model, size, wear frequency and cleaning and drying methods.
Contact Subellotti with your question and available photographs. This helps us assess the specific situation without assuming a product fault or care mistake.
Read the full cashmere and wool maintenance guide for the step-by-step explanation.