Cashmere fibre comes from cashmere goats. Only the fibres that grow on the underside of the goat can make cashmere. The goat grows soft downy cashmere fibres for warmth only in the coldest of winters (-30°C / -22°F) and it naturally sheds them in Spring when temperatures are much warmer.
What makes cashmere expensive?
What makes cashmere expensive? A single cashmere goat does not produce a lot usable cashmere fibre – only about 4 ounces (110 grams). It takes cashmere fibre from 4-5 cashmere goats to make one ca...
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How many goats does it take to make a sweater?
How many goats does it take to make a sweater? A single cashmere goat does not produce a lot usable cashmere fibre – only about 4 ounces (110 grams). It takes cashmere fibre from 4-8 cashmere go...
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