Cashmere

Apparel & Fabric Care

Cashmere sweaters shrink because the fibers have scales that bind under moisture and heat; unshrinking is sometimes possible when scales relax and the structure is gently realig...

clothing-and-accessories

Cashmere is soft, warm, and lightweight, which makes it wonderful to wear and delicate to maintain. Because the yarn is so fine, small holes from snags or moth activity can quic...

sustainability

Harvesting yarn from old cashmere sweaters lets you reuse fine fibers, reduce waste, and create new knits without buying new yarn. This process works best when the garment is un...

clothing

Italian cashmere coats combine three enduring elements: premium fiber, disciplined construction, and timeless styling. This evergreen explainer shows how to judge quality withou...