How to Donate Cashmere Sweaters
Few things beat the comfort and softness of a cashmere sweater. If your sweaters no longer fit or are a bit out of style, donate them to a worthy cause. Before you pack up your sweaters and bring them in for donation, inspect them for holes and tears. If they're small enough, you can repair them yourself or take them to a tailor. If the tears are large, you can reuse the material for homemade pillows, stuffed animals, scarves or other crafts projects.
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Make sure your cashmere sweaters are clean. Take them to the dry cleaner, or wash them in the sink with cool water and a little baby shampoo. Rinse thoroughly, gently squeeze out the water, and lay them flat on a towel to dry.
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Remove pills from your cashmere sweaters by lightly running a disposable razor over the affected areas. You can also use a garment brush.
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Donate your sweaters to thrift stores that specialize in reselling designer and high-end garments. These businesses often charge a higher amount for their goods and bring in more revenue for their causes.
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Find out whether your area has a non-profit organization that provides clothing to men and women re-entering the workforce. Career Closet in San Jose, Calif., for example, gives professional clothing to women so they can make a positive impression with potential employers and land the job they want.
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Donate your sweaters to standard thrift shops or homeless shelters if you can't find high-end re-sell shops or appropriate non-profit organizations in your area.
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Ask for a receipt when you donate your sweaters. Often times, you can deduct charitable donations on your income tax returns.
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Tips & Warnings
Consider re-selling your sweaters on an auction site such as eBay. You'll probably fetch a higher amount than a thrift shop can. Donate the proceeds to the cause of your choice.
