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JaneX
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If I wear a cashmere coat to walk to synagogue in the rain (and carry an umbrella that keeps me semi-dry), will the cashmere get ruined?

~Jane~
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Tante Shvester
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I don't know. [Dont Know] Try it and report back to us. [Big Grin]
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rivka
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Is it dryclean-only? Does it claim to be water-resistant?
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Allegra
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Cashmere sweaters can be washed in water. I know it doesn't harm the fiber itself, but it might not be good for the coat for other reasons.
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JaneX
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I can't find a tag on it...
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ketchupqueen
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I love the smell of wet wool.
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ElJay
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Cashmere sheds water beautifully. While I would still check the tag, I'd feel pretty safe about doing it. You've got to figure a coat they expect you to get a little wet.
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JaneX
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Meh. I guess I'll wear something else...

~Jane~
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JannieJ
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You should be fine. I have a vintage cashmere coat that belonged to my aunt, and it's been rained on dozens of times. Boiling oil, now, that would be a problem.
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