The Pashmina Shawl and How To Care for It

How to take care of your pashmina shawl!

So, you discovered the innovative ways of updating your wardrobe and now you want to add up as many materials as possible to your wardrobe collection. You're thinking of getting the more expensive ones this time, like a pashmina shawl. However, you're weighing the pros and cons of owning one because you don't have any idea on how to care of them. These fashion statements can carry a higher price tag because its quality is top notch but caring for it is not really complicated. Pashmina is a type of cashmere wool that is of the highest quality. Also known as diamond fabric, adding a piece or two to your existing accessories can simply extend your looks to many interesting ones.

Generally, these are multi-functional and can perk up your fashion sense easily. But a pashmina shawl is special. Its unique qualities include its unbelievable softness and it gets better with age. It becomes more comfortable to the skin and with proper care, you are looking at a chic fashion accessory that can last for many years.

A new pashmina shawl must be washed first before use to make sure that the natural dyes wouldn't bleed. Dry cleaning is the best way to keep your pashmina shawl in perfect shape... which we highly recommend! But, hand washing is good also... provided that you do it gently.

1. Use shampoo or a very gentle detergent to get rid of the dirt. When using detergent, dissolve it completely before putting the pashmina shawl into the water. Remember to use very cold water in washing.

2. Squeeze the shawl gently and never wring it dry. Don't hang it, instead, lay it on a flat surface that is away from direct sunlight and leave it there to dry. To remove excess water, lay it on top of a lint-free towel and roll it over.

3. For storing purposes, make sure that your pashmina shawl is completely dry, clean and stain-free. Wrap it in an acid-free tissue before tucking it away in a linen or paper box.

Make sure that your closet is free from dampness and away from the sunlight. Mold thrives in a damp closet so it will surely damage your shawl if that happens. Use naphthalene balls to prevent moths from ruining your shawl. There are many other means of taking care of this concern and it's easily available in the grocery.

Now that you have learned how to care for pashmina shawl, you can start scouting for one and enjoy the beauty, comfort and exquisite qualities of this very useful piece of fashion accessory.