Cashmere is a warm embrace beyond time and space.

Cashmere is eternal emotion. EVAMOODE collections are born thanks to a passion for quality, where natural fiber comes alive through our garments. Classic meets modern lines and details to bring life to a relevant, versatile, and sophisticated style.

We offer 100% top quality, ecologically pure cashmere yarn garments, produced in Nepal, from the best Nepalese and Mongolian cashmere yarn!!!


How to wash cashmere?

Washing a pure cashmere garment always causes fear and many questions: will it be the same as before? Will it get ruined? What should I do?

Overall, since it is a very delicate fiber with little resistance, you must pay close attention , but don't panic—if you follow all the steps, you can be sure your beloved garment will not be ruined.

Hand washing.

To wash cashmere by hand, soak the garment in a basin with warm water and add a few drops of delicate wool detergent .

Next, massage it gently, avoiding wringing or rubbing.

Finally, make sure the garment is not soaked for more than 5 minutes: it may get damaged and lose color.


In the washing machine

It may seem impossible, but cashmere garments can also be washed in a washing machine—convenient, right? However, remember to take all necessary precautions.

It is best to wash the garment inside out , or even better, place it in a special laundry bag designed for underwear, to preserve it better.

Use a suitable detergent and select a wool program, make sure that the temperature never exceeds 30° .

Drying

If washing was done in the washing machine, the spin cycle will definitely speed up the subsequent drying, but it is recommended not to do it or, at most, do it at a low spin speed (400).

It is best to lay the garment on a towel and very gently roll it up, to remove excess water . Finally, to dry completely, leave it well spread out on a flat surface away from heat sources and sunlight.

Ironing

Since wool is a naturally crimped fiber (it does not wrinkle), this step is often unnecessary. In any case, if ironing is needed, the garment must be treated inside out, and it must never come into direct contact with the iron; afterwards, place a damp cloth on the garment , set the iron to the lowest temperature and move quickly, without lingering too long in one spot.

Storage

It is important to store cashmere garments in a dry place , preferably in a canvas bag , and use natural moth repellents .

By following these tips, you will no longer be afraid of ruining your precious cashmere garments!

Origin and processing of cashmere

The cashmere geographical region in the past offered one of the most important and valuable textile raw materials: cashmere fiber , obtained from cashmere goats . The name of this fiber actually comes from the territory from which it originates and which extends to the north of the Indian subcontinent.

Over the centuries, cashmere goats have spread to other Asian mountain regions, especially in Nepal, China and Mongolia .

In the past, cashmere goats (Cashmere goats) were a very important resource for the ancient shepherd communities of the Kashmir region .

In fact, these animals, which thrive in harsh conditions in this Asian region, develop a thick, soft and fluffy coat that protects them from the cold and which once also protected the ancient shepherd communities; in Kashmir, where the goats live, the temperature can drop to -40° .

The higher the altitude at which cashmere goats live, the better the quality of their fiber .

When winter is over and spring arrives, the goats shed their coats, which are combed to collect them, thus obtaining cashmere fiber .

Cashmere fiber has a very long history, so much so that the first European cashmere fiber fabric was created in 1852 . In fact, thanks to the East India Company, cashmere fiber "arrived" at the court of Queen Victoria of England, in the form of expensive shawls, which acquired the name Pashmina , which comes from the Persian word "Pash", meaning wool.

The name "cashmere" was coined later and was used to describe the shawls made by artisans of the Kashmir region.

Since cashmere knitwear appeared as a fashion item at the beginning of the 20th century, the popularity of cashmere has grown significantly, from sweaters to accessories symbolizing luxury , elegance and quality .