Cashmere & Wool

The first rule after washing? Steer clear of the tumble drier. Lucinda O’Connor, Clothes Doctor founder, warns that “over-agitation could cause fibres to warp and become misshapen”. Her advice? “Garments should be dried flat – rather than hung, for the same reason.” Ironing is permitted, provided you’re using the wool programme and “a fair amount of steam”, says the Brunello Cucinelli team. Make sure your knits are clean before you stow them away during warmer months – “individually covered to keep them apart from each other” – to prevent moth damage between items. When it comes to storage, Lucinda recommends keeping your knitwear “folded and flat rather than hung”; if you must hang your knitwear, “it should be on thick, padded hangers”. Store cashmere and fine wools with scented sachets as an extra defence against moths.