Care Guide
Scottish cashmere, Italian merino wool, Italian cotton and Lenzing certified eco-viscose/eco-vero, are not just luxurious materials, they are also environmentally responsible choices. Cashmere, eco-viscose, cotton and merino wool are sustainable fabrics that offer a variety of environmental benefits. Lenzing certified Eco-viscose, is made from renewable wood sources from sustainably managed forests and utilizes a closed-loop production process, reducing waste and pollution. Cashmere is a byproduct of goat farming and is a natural, biodegradable fiber. Merino wool, from merino sheep, is also biodegradable and renewable, and its natural insulating properties reduce the need for synthetic fibers in clothing. By choosing garments made from these eco-friendly fabrics, you can feel good about your fashion choices and their impact on the environment.
Extend the life of your luxury knitwear with Amapagee's care guide! Discover easy tips for washing, storing, and preserving your favorite pieces while keeping them as beautiful as the day you got them.
How to care for your luxury sustainable garments.
Cashmere
Cleaning Cashmere
Suggested: Dry Cleaning
Alternative Cleaning Care: Hand Wash/Delicate Machine Wash
Fill the sink with lukewarm water and add a small amount of soap specific for woolens (cashmere or wool) or use gentle baby shampoo. Place the item in water and gently squeeze it to ensure it is fully saturated with water.
Leave to soak for up to 30 minutes, agitating very gently throughout. Rinse well with clean, lukewarm water to remove any detergent and residue. Avoid wringing or stretching.
Place the item into a home washing machine to remove excess water by running it on a gentle spin-only cycle. To dry, reshape the item whilst damp and lay to dry flat on a towel. Avoiding direct sunlight or intense heat sources.
Once dry, steam press with a cool iron and a damp cloth. Do not tumble dry, as this will cause shrinkage and felting. Alternatively, your item can be dry-cleaned.
Cashmere Storing and Moth Prevention
To minimize the threat of moths, it is recommended to wash your cashmere item using our guide above and place it in a cotton bag, plastic bin, or storage box.
Placing lavender or cedar wood balls in the storage box will also act as a moth deterrent.
Cashmere Material Characteristics
Piling – little beading/small balls of fiber; If this occurs, we recommend washing your piece, and these pills should naturally fall off during the washing process.
MERINO WOOL
Cleaning Merino Wool
Suggested: Organic Dry Cleaning
Alternative Cleaning Care: Hand Wash/Delicate Machine Wash
Turn the garment inside out. This helps prevent pilling from abrasion in the machine or against other clothing.
Machine-wash on its gentle cycle in lukewarm or cool water (avoid hot water as heat may shrink wool).
Use mild soap or soap specific for woolens, no bleach or fabric softener (bleach destroys the Merino wool fibers, and fabric softener coats those fibers—reducing their ability to manage moisture and regulate body temperature naturally.
Washing by Hand
We recommend air-drying to reduce your environmental impact and further extend the life of each product. Dry your wool clothes by laying them flat (hanging wet wool may distort the shape).
- If washing in a sink, be gentle and do not scrub the fabric. Soak the garment and gently swish the soap around.
- Do NOT wring out the garments. To speed up drying time, place the garment between two towels, then roll it up to gently squeeze out excess moisture.
- Lie flat to dry, don’t hang it on a hanger because it can distort the fabric.
- We recommend washing your wool thoroughly after a high-impact day when you perspire or have worn heavy perfume/cologne.
Treating Stains:
Merino Wool fiber has a natural protective layer that prevents most stains from being absorbed. And, since it is static-resistant, it picks up less dust and lint from the air. It’s best to treat any possibility of a stain as soon as possible, so it doesn’t have a chance to absorb into the fabric.
If you do find a stain has set in, do NOT use Oxyclean, Bleach, or even Color-Safe Bleach. Remember, wool is a natural hair fiber. You can use the following to help spot-treat stains:
- A mixture of warm water and rubbing alcohol
- White Vinegar
- Mild dish soap, undiluted laundry detergents such as Nikwax Wool Wash, other concentrated wool wash, or shampoo mixed with water
- If you use a stain remover, be sure to check if it is safe for natural fibers such as wool or cotton. Woolite and Shout make some stain removers that will work.
Storing and Moth Prevention
To minimize the threat of moths, it is recommended to wash your merino wool item using our guide above and place it in a cotton bag, plastic bin, or storage box.
Placing lavender or cedar wood balls in the storage box will also act as a moth deterrent.
Store in a cold area.
OTHER CARE:
IRONING
We don’t recommend ironing often unless necessary. If you do, use a low or wool setting for 100% merino wool products. Another gentle way to quickly eliminate wrinkles is to hang your garment in the bathroom while you take a hot shower, allowing the steam to remove them naturally.
ECO-VISCOSE
Cleaning Eco-Viscose
Suggested: Hand wash or Machine wash gently.
Eco-Viscose does not handle high temperatures well.
Hand-wash garments using cold or lukewarm water. Do not twist or squeeze the clothes when they’re wet. Use mild soap or soap specific for gentle fabrics.
Lay flat and air-dry in the shade; sunlight can cause fading of the dyes faster. To avoid shrinking, do not machine-dry it.
OTHER CARE:
IRONING
We don’t recommend ironing. If you do choose to iron, turn the garment inside out while the fabric is damp at a low temperature. If possible, use a steamer instead of ironing.