Proper Scarf Care:: Why you should stop machine washing your scarves

Love your scarves by taking good care of them especially those with a very delicate material or those that are covered with a top shiny layer.
Pashmina scarves are some of the softest and most comforting scarf materials to the human skin. If you're anything like me, you'll know what it's like to come across a rack of pashmina scarves at any store. I usually walk past it because i know i already have a ton at home but end up taking a few steps back and just feeling the material and admiring the amazing glossy appearance. Well I made the mistake once of machine washing one of these and then throwing it in the dryer. WORST MISTAKE EVER!! Next thing I know, my pashmina has lost all its sparkliness and the material was completely washed out. It was later thrown into my pile of worn out/dull scarves. So moral of the story: NEVER EVER machine wash or dry your scarves.

Although the best way to take care of your scarves is dry cleaning them, you can also handwash them if you are careful and follow a couple of rules and guidelines:

• Always use cold water
• Add detergent (like a drop or two of baby shampoo) and make sure the detergent is completely dissolved first
• Hand wash very carefully. Pay close attention not to pull hard and damage the material.
• Lay flat to dry
• Warm ironing them should not be a problem but to retain your scarf's glow for a longer period of time, try placing a piece of cloth between the iron and the scarf.

C'est tout! That's all!
Hope this helps you ladies with proper scarf care


Be sure to check out our line of pashmina scarves featured on our online boutique for a ton of color variety. Écharpe à la Mode will also be stocking up on more colors soon.

xoxo
Écharpe à la Mode