Description
Cashmere is a natural fabric that has been used for centuries to make all types of garments, including jackets, coats and more, and BATHROBES. It is more commonly used for winter clothes due to its high insulating properties, but its softness and versatility allow it to be used in comfortable & luxurious summer clothing as well. The soft cashmere fiber comes from the cashmere goat, which is found across the Himalayas. The goat is also bred in locations like China, Mongolia, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, and Scotland. In order to deal with the bitterly cold temperatures in these regions (which can go as low as -30°C), these goats develop two coats of hair to deal with: a thick, wiry topcoat and a super soft, down cashmere undercoat. The second coat is where cashmere comes from. When the weather warms up for spring, the Kashmir goats undergo a natural shedding process in which they get rid of a mixture of both coarse and fine hairs. The goats are brushed gently in order to delicately gather the under fleece – ensuring none of the fibers are harmed or damaged. Once the fibers are collected, they undergo a selection process to keep only the longest and most delicate hairs. After, cashmere fibers are woven into a usable fabric through a delicate process that focuses on zero chemicals and no over-processing to keep the fabric as soft as possible. Too much processing or the addition of harmful chemicals can damage the fibers, taking away their soft and downy nature. Our cashmere is hand washable or dry clean.