Cashmere Clinic Master Class
About the master class
Allude’s “Repair before you replace” masterclass is an innovative educational initiative aimed at teaching sustainable fashion techniques such as art darning and proper care of cashmere knitwear. Since its founding in 1993, Allude has been committed to producing exquisite cashmere knitwear. Since 2015, Allude has been running the Allude Cashmere Clinic, where all brands of knitwear are cared for and repaired with a minimum content of 30%.
In this master class, our knitting experts and art knitters share their knowledge about the material cashmere and its preservation.
This masterclass is part of our commitment to extend the life of cashmere products by prioritizing care and repair over replacement.
Main objectives of the master class
Participants will learn:
- The unique properties and sourcing process of cashmere.
- Basic and advanced knitting techniques.
- Invisible repair techniques such as artificial darning for almost invisible repairs to cashmere knitwear.
- Comprehensive cashmere care including washing, drying and storage using proven methods to extend the life of your garments.
Why you should attend the Allude “Repair before you replace” masterclass:
Sustainability : Understand how repairing instead of buying new can help protect the environment and preserve your cashmere knitwear.
Skill development : Learning traditional and modern art darning techniques to foster a deeper connection with your clothing.
Cost Effectiveness : Save money on repairs.
Cultural appreciation : Insights into the rich tradition and craft of knitting and art darning are becoming increasingly important in preserving these skills for future generations.