Silk Cashmere

The Art of Tending: Silk Cashmere – The Dialogue of Light and Touch

There are materials born from an encounter. Silk cashmere is such a poem, woven from two worlds: the light of silk, capturing the day, and the silent warmth of cashmere, remembering the earth. It is a dialogue between lustre and softness, a harmony that touches the skin like a whisper.

A «Letter» made of silk cashmere is a study in balance. Tending to it is the art of honoring this delicate union, keeping both its radiance and its soul alive.

Cleansing: The Ritual of Gentleness

• The Sacred Act (Hand Washing): This precious blend of fibres craves the gentlest care. We strongly recommend hand washing as the highest act of respect. Turn the garment inside out, as if guarding its light. Immerse it in cool, clean water, using an exceptionally mild, neutral detergent (pH 7+) or a few drops of baby shampoo. Move it gently in the water, as if caressing a petal. Avoid the washing machine; its force can wound the delicate balance of the fibres. Rinse with the same tenderness.
• For the Marks of Time (Stains): If life leaves a more pronounced mark, trust the wisdom of a good dry cleaner.

Drying: The Patience of Form

• Respect for the Fibre: Never subject silk cashmere to the violence of wringing. This act can irreparably distort the perfect union of the fibres.
• Absorbing with Respect: Lay out a clean, soft towel. Place the garment upon it. Roll them up together gently and press softly, allowing the towel to “drink” the excess moisture.
• Returning to Shape: Unroll it and reshape it with patient, gentle movements. Lay it flat, horizontally, on a dry towel or a special drying rack, away from direct heat or sunlight. Haste dulls the lustre.
• The Prohibition of Hanging: Like pure cashmere, this noble blend should never be hung, neither wet nor dry. Its weight can cause unwanted stretching, altering the harmony of its line.

Preservation: Guarding Lustre and Softness

• Rest: During warmer seasons, offer your silk cashmere the tranquility it deserves. Store it carefully folded, within cotton dust bags or resealable bags.
• The Natural Protectors: The discreet presence of lavender, cedar, or rosemary in your wardrobe are the best guardians against time and its small invaders.
• The Caress of Heat: If the folds of life leave their marks, turn the garment inside out. Use the lowest setting on your iron and always place a clean, thin cotton cloth between the iron and the precious fabric. Press lightly, letting the steam do the work. Never apply direct, hot pressure.
• The Traces of Touch (Pilling): The appearance of small pills is a natural characteristic, an “imprint” of the fabric’s life. If they become noticeable, lay the garment on a firm surface and use a special comb, brushing gently in one direction. It is a ritual of renewal. Once a season is sufficient to maintain its impeccable feel.

A Dialogue Worn

By tending to your silk cashmere, you participate in the dialogue between light and touch. You allow it to maintain its balance, to continue narrating its story with lustre and softness. It is a «Letter» of dual texture, waiting for you to live in it and make it your own.