Cashmere Guide

Why cashmere? What sets the fiber apart from wool

Undercoat, not sheep’s wool: why cashmere warms without bulk, doesn’t itch and gets better with the years.

How to recognize good cashmere

Fiber, yarn, knit, color, pilling, origin — six things you can check before you buy.

Why cashmere is especially gentle on the skin

Fine fibers and natural temperature regulation — what sensitive skin appreciates about cashmere.

The history & tradition of cashmere

From the highlands of Central Asia to the European wardrobe — a short cultural history.

What does Grade-A mean? Cashmere quality explained

Fiber length, fineness and what really makes for good quality.