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A good way to remove this is to wash your item before wearing it, and the pilling should reduce over time."}],"breathable_storage_with_cedar_or_lavender":[{"url":"https://www.jayley.com/blog/guide-to-cashmere-scarves/","quote":"Store with protection: When storing for the season, ensure the scarf is clean, then place it in a breathable cotton or canvas bag with natural moth deterrents, such as cedar wood balls or lavender sachets."}]},"entry_sources":{"15_20_year_lifespan":["https://www.pashwrap.com/blogs/news/the-benefits-of-cashmere-scarves-and-how-to-style-and-care-for-them"],"washing_every_4_6_wears":["https://benescarves.com/the-best-methods-for-maintaining-cashmere-scarves-cleaning-pilling-prevention-and-storage/"],"pilling_normal_and_removable":["https://techbullion.com/how-to-care-for-cashmere-scarf/"],"the_towel_roll_drying_method":["https://eathealthy365.com/how-to-properly-care-for-your-cashmere-scarf/"],"nepalese_pashmina_micro_fineness":["https://benescarves.com/maintenance-guide-for-pashmina-scarves-washing-drying-and-longterm-care/"],"fabric_softener_enemy_of_softness":["https://eathealthy365.com/how-to-properly-care-for-your-cashmere-scarf/"],"fold_only_storage_to_preserve_shape":["https://www.jayley.com/blog/guide-to-cashmere-scarves/"],"initial_pilling_fades_after_first_wash":["https://www.jayley.com/blog/guide-to-cashmere-scarves/"],"breathable_storage_with_cedar_or_lavender":["https://www.jayley.com/blog/guide-to-cashmere-scarves/"]}},"lightweight_warmth_and_seasonality":{"title":"How warm a lightweight cashmere scarf really is","entries":{"high_loft_fibre_structure":"Cashmere has a high loft — a structural ratio of fibre to air that traps still air as insulation — so even a lightweight weave like this pashmina scarf exploits air pockets to amplify warmth without adding weight or bulk, giving the 73\" x 18\" semi-sheer layer more thermal capability than its visual weight suggests.","three_season_temperature_regulation":"Because cashmere is both highly insulating and naturally breathable, this lightweight scarf doesn't trap heat in the same way synthetics do — it actively regulates body temperature, making it comfortable on a cool spring day, as a summer air-conditioning layer, or as a travel wrap that handles unpredictable climates."},"entry_quotes":{"high_loft_fibre_structure":[{"url":"https://www.jayley.com/blog/guide-to-cashmere-scarves/","quote":"Cashmere has a high loft, which refers to a fibre's structural ratio of fibre to air. High-loft fibres contain more air, giving them a soft, fluffy feel and better insulation."}],"three_season_temperature_regulation":[{"url":"https://www.jayley.com/blog/guide-to-cashmere-scarves/","quote":"However, as it's a natural, breathable fibre, it also helps regulate temperature, keeping you cool in summer. This makes a cashmere scarf incredibly versatile and a wardrobe staple."}]},"entry_sources":{"high_loft_fibre_structure":["https://www.jayley.com/blog/guide-to-cashmere-scarves/"],"three_season_temperature_regulation":["https://www.jayley.com/blog/guide-to-cashmere-scarves/"]}}}},"handle":"lightweight-cashmere-pashmina-scarf-6545-42331","storefront_path":"/en/women-accessories/scarves/light-scarves/lightweight-cashmere-pashmina-scarf--6545-42331","storefront_url":"https://ai.simons.ca/en/women-accessories/scarves/light-scarves/lightweight-cashmere-pashmina-scarf--6545-42331"}}