Cashmere fabric
Cashmere is an ultra-fine goat fibre, exceptionally soft and warm for its weight. It is biodegradable and gentle on skin, but delicate and prone to pilling, and grazing pressure raises sustainability questions.
On your skin
Very fine and soft, generally well tolerated. Same protein family as wool.
Comfort and performance
Exceptionally soft and warm for its weight, more delicate than sheep wool.
Durability
Prone to pilling and snags. Hand wash cold, lay flat, and store folded.
Environmental impact
Biodegradable, but goat grazing can drive land degradation. Buy well and keep it for years.
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Is cashmere worth it?
For warmth-to-weight and softness, yes, if you care for it. It pills, so gentle washing and storage matter.
How do you wash cashmere?
Hand wash cold with a gentle detergent, lay flat to dry, and store folded rather than hung.
Is cashmere ethical?
It can raise animal-welfare and land-degradation questions. Certified responsible cashmere is the better choice.
- Sources
- Textile science consensus; IWTO.