Swish, squeeze and shave: how to care for delicate cashmere

Luxe cashmere needs a bit of care, but it can stay soft and new for years. Experts share tips on how to keep it in top condition

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Cashmere is one of the only things about winter I like. I will always take sunshine, heat and slow afternoons over brisk mornings and dark skies.

But, from a charcoal turtleneck I’ve worn so much one of the elbows is wearing thin, to a cream scarf that is still beautiful despite a few moth holes, my favourite cashmere garments make winter more bearable.