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Cashmere - a natural fibre
Cashmere is one of the finest and most valuable natural fibres there is. It is made from the wool of the cashmere goat.
To protect themselves against the cold temperatures in their natural habitat of the Himalayas, the goats have developed a particularly fine, soft and thick under-layer of wool that protects them in the extreme cold. The goats shed some of this soft wool in spring, when the air gets a little warmer.
At this point, the valuable wool can be extracted from the under-layer by combing. The name of the wool is derived from the Indian region of Kashmir.
Cashmere is such a sought-after natural product that there are even forgeries around. Not all textiles sold as cashmere actually contain genuine cashmere wool. DNA tests are used to guarantee that cashmere wool is genuine.
Fine and soft on the feet
BLACKSOCKS uses only tested cashmere wool to make its Cashmere Silk Socks.
Our Cashmere Silk Socks are made of 58% pure cashmere and 25% finest silk. This combination makes the socks extremely fine and comfortable to wear and guarantees an end to cold feet. These are the most luxurious socks in our range and are reinforced with polyamide in the hard-working heel and toe areas.
As with all cashmere products, we recommend cold hand washing. This keeps the fibres soft and warm.
