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How to wash cashmere in the Speed Queen Commercial Top Load Washer (four-vane agitator)
Cashmere is safest hand washed in cool water rather than put through a Speed Queen Commercial Top Load Washer (four-vane agitator). Cashmere felts and pills easily because the fibre is so fine. Hand wash cool with wool detergent, press out water, never wring, dry flat.
Last updated October 2026
Hand wash recommended
How to do it
- Fill a basin with cool water and a mild detergent.
- Submerge the garment and press it gently, do not wring or rub.
- Rinse in cool water until the water runs clear.
- Press out the water in a towel and dry flat, away from direct heat.
Why these settings
Cashmere felts and pills easily because the fibre is so fine. Hand wash cool with wool detergent, press out water, never wring, dry flat.
Cashmere is fine and easily felted. Hand washing with a wool detergent is the safest route.
Common questions
What temperature should I wash cashmere at on a Speed Queen Commercial Top Load Washer (four-vane agitator)?
Cashmere should not go through a hot machine wash on the Speed Queen Commercial Top Load Washer (four-vane agitator). Hand wash cool with wool detergent, press out water, never wring, dry flat.
What spin speed is safe for cashmere?
Do not use a high machine spin on cashmere. Press the water out gently instead of wringing.
Do I need the care label to wash cashmere?
No. Lavo identifies the fabric and condition from a photo of the garment itself and gives the exact setting for your Speed Queen Commercial Top Load Washer (four-vane agitator), even when the care label is faded, cut out, or missing.
What happens if I wash cashmere too hot?
Cashmere felts and pills easily because the fibre is so fine. That is why the safe setting here is hand wash cool with wool detergent, press out water, never wring, dry flat..
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