CASHMERE FABRIC

WHAT IS CASHMERE FABRIC?

Cashmere fabric is a wool fabric that is made from the fur of cashmere goats.

TYPES OF CASHMERE FABRIC

1. Cashmere wool

Cashmere wool has origin from the cashmere goat of the Gobi Desert and Kashmir regions. It is fine, soft and strong.

2. Pashmina wool

A close relative of the cashmere goats, the pashmina goats produce fibers so similar to cashmere that these two types of fabric are often confused together.

3. Grade A cashmere

Grade A cashmere is known as an extremely soft and comfortable fabric.

4. Grade B cashmere

Grade B Cashmere is not soft and maybe slightly scratchy and rough.

5. Grade C cashmere

Grade C is rough and thick grade of cashmere wool. It is commonly used in clothes that have less or no contact with the skin.

CASHMERE FABRIC MANUFACTURING PROCESS

1. Collecting the fur of cashmere goats

The fur is collected by hand-combing or machines without harming skin of goats.

2. Cleaning

The fur is processed to remove dirt or impurities.

3. Combing & spinning

The fur is combed separately and spun into fibers by machines.

4. Dyeing & knitting

The cashmere fibers are dyed and knitted into textile products.

SPECIFICATIONS OF CASHMERE FABRIC

Soft
Warm
Lightweight
Strong
Breathable

APPLICATIONS OF CASHMERE FABRIC

Cashmere fabric is used to make scarves, sweaters, hats, blankets, socks and coats.

FABRIC CARE GUIDE: HOW DO YOU CARE FOR CASHMERE?

Wash cashmere by hand, soak clothes in a basin of cold water, then remove it from the water and squeeze out the excess water.
Be careful to clean cashmere using mild soap and can even look for detergents that are formulated specifically for cashmere.
Do not hang clothes as this will stretch the fibers.