With fall settling in, many people are switching over their closets from summer to fall/winter wardrobes. Unfortunately, I keep hearing about the catastrophes that unfold when they pull out their cashmere sweaters. Due to improper storage, their fine cashmere is now covered in moth holes! Yikes! Before you suffer through another fall where you are forced to dispose of your beloved cashmere, please read the following tips below for properly storing these delicate items:

-    Do not store your cashmere in airtight bags. It needs to “breathe.”

-    Do store your garment in a canvas or muslin bag.

-    Be sure to us a moth repellent!

-    Wrap the moth repellent in a sachet in order to avoid staining.

-    If you prefer not to use mothballs, natural forms of moth repellents include cloves, lavender, rosemary, thyme, dried orange peel or cedar.

If you are willing to spend the extra money on cashmere, be sure to take the time for proper storage so that you may enjoy your garment for years to come.