The Cashmere Blog
Will cashmere shrink? Yes, cashmere can shrink if not properly cared for. Cashmere fibres are delicate and can easily contract when exposed to certain conditions or improper washing techniques. ...
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How is cashmere made? Cashmere goats have a special fine undercoat of down hairs that are used to make cashmere. The fine cashmere down starts to grow in the summer to prepare the goat to withs...
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Why cashmere is good? Cashmere is one of the softest fibres you can find. Cashmere fibres have special features that make them feel far less itchy, and infinitely softer than other wools. A well...
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Is cashmere breathable? Cashmere is breathable and light. Even though cashmere is warmer than wool, by weight, you don’t overheat as easily when you are wearing a cashmere. That is why a cashmere ...
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How do you keep cashmere from pilling?
How do you keep cashmere from pilling? To reduce chances of pilling, always turn your sweater inside out when washing, and wash in an extra-large mesh bag to avoid friction with other garments.
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What does cashmere feel like? Cashmere has a pleasurably soft, light feel. It is both warm and breathable, which means that you will stay warm in cold weather, and you will be comfortable wearing ...
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Where does the word cashmere come from?
Where does the word cashmere come from? Traders in the Kashmir region in the north of Indian introduced this fibre to the Western world in the 1700s. The term “cashmere” is an anglicisation spel...
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Can all the goat’s hair be used to make cashmere?
Can all the goat’s hair be used to make cashmere? Not all the cashmere goat’s hair is suitable for making cashmere clothing. Cashmere goats have two coats: a course outer coat (guard hair) and a f...
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When was cashmere invented? It is said that cashmere production started in the 13th century, in the Kashmir region in the north India. Its luxurious feel made it much sought after by rulers of Per...
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