My favorite thing about fall is our recycled cashmere scarves…… Salvaged from the thrift pile, these 100% cashmere lovelies keep necks warm and add a bit of colour to your outfit. I’m loving all the fun colour combinations, and I’m really glad to be reusing a ‘luxury’ fabric in a way that helps the environment, and people (via the thrift shops). I’ve really worked it this year, having scoped out shops wherever I’ve been (yes, they have cashmere in Hawaii!!) so this batch is brighter and cosier than ever before. And not to worry, every scarf has been laundered and double checked for holes, so it feels brand new.

So how should you care for your new cashmere scarf? No, you need not head off to the dry cleaners…… cashmere is surprisingly easy to care for…….

When your scarf is needing a wash, you can hand wash in mild detergent, or pop it in a mesh laundry bag and wash it on a WOOL or DELICATE setting in the machine. If you hand wash, rinse your scarf thoroughly, but don’t pull or wring the water out, just roll it in a towel and squeeze out any excess water. And whether you hand wash or use the machine, please flat dry your scarf on either a towel, or better yet a drying rack……. I always suggest washing your scarf before tucking it away in spring, and if your house is particularily moth prone, pop it in a ziplock bag before putting it away.

Our scarves are currently availible at Tartooful and Room 6 in North Vancouver, but we’ll have lots more out there soon, including our online shopping section……. who thought ‘eco’ could be so chic?!