Posted on March 31, 2010.
Does cashmere shrink / tighten slightly when you wash in cold water? I bought a medium cashmere tunic in a very fine knit but it's a bit too big. If I wash myself using a cashmere washing agent in cold water, shake the wool?
If I can not shrink very slightly I will have to return!
It should not shrink as much as I know. Because we sell cashmere scarves and have not heard of until not one of our clients it shrinks. Also we have tested, 100% cashmere does not shrink. But I met jerseys on the market that is shrinking. But most of the cashmere on the market is not really 100% cashmere sweaters for like, people do not mix with other fibers of cashmere.
My suggestion to you return it if it does not fit.
If the label says dry clean only - so please do so. Take care.
It probably will.