How can I clean a pashmina?
Disclaimer: the following is not offered as advice, as it is not based on our experience. We deal in new pashminas, and have no laboratories in which to test cleaning methods.The conventional wisdom is that, if necessary, they should be dry-cleaned. Generally, they will not need ironing: the wrinkles fall out if the wrap is hung up. A cool dry iron is safest, if you have to use one. Some sources say that it is okay to wash pashmina in cool or warm water with natural soap or shampoo, and blot dry. Again, this is second-hand information. Let us know about your experiences, okay? Article reprinted from Sunrise Spamina Vol. I, No. 2: SHOWER IT WITH AFFECTION: Some of you have asked why we don’t put “Dry Clean Only” tags on our pashmina shawls, like the Big Names do. Well, first of all, we think tags look tacky. Secondly, it’s easy to damage the shawl in the process of removing a tag. And third, pashminas can be washed by hand. More to the point, dry cleaning can be pretty tough on pashmina
