PURE LUXURY FROM THE MOUNTAINS
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Cashmere – Nature's Finest
Cashmere is one of the finest and most valuable natural fibers in existence. It is harvested from the fleece of cashmere goats. To protect themselves from the cold temperatures in their native habitat, the Himalayan region, these goats develop a particularly fine, soft, and dense undercoat that shields them from the extreme cold.
The wool is often used to make cashmere sweaters, scarves, or socks, which are especially popular during the cold season. Cashmere wool feels wonderful against the skin thanks to its soft and lightweight fibers, giving you a luxurious sensation.
Are cashmere socks worth it?
If you don’t like having warm feet, wearing silky-soft socks, or walking as if on clouds, then cashmere isn’t for you—no. But if these qualities appeal to you, then they’re definitely worth it. For our cashmere-modal socks, we blend 8% cashmere with modal derived from beech wood. This combination is durable yet incredibly soft! Seriously—you have to feel it for yourself.
Treat your feet to pure luxury!
How Cashmere Wool Is Produced
In the spring, when the weather gets a little milder, goats shed some of their hair as part of their seasonal molting. At this time, the valuable wool can be harvested from the undercoat by combing. Each goat yields only 100 to 150 grams of wool annually, which is why cashmere is considered one of the most valuable natural fibers.
The name of the wool is derived from the Indian region of the same name. In the Roman Empire, this region was the main supplier of this valuable natural yarn. Today, most cashmere wool comes from China, Mongolia, Iran, Australia, New Zealand, and Scotland.
Enjoy the many qualities of wool
Moisture, dirt, odors—cashmere repels everything we don’t need and keeps the wearer in a comfortably warm environment. Cashmere goats must protect themselves against temperatures as low as minus 40 degrees. For this reason, the fibers are very long and retain heat six times better than sheep’s wool. Moisture and odors, on the other hand, are wicked away.
Although the fibers are very fine, they are wrinkle-resistant and tear-resistant. One way to recognize a genuine cashmere product is that it doesn’t develop permanent wrinkles. But don’t worry—we verify the authenticity of the wool.
Is it really cashmere?
Cashmere is such a sought-after natural product that it attracts counterfeiters. Not all textiles labeled as “cashmere” actually contain cashmere wool. Some counterfeits are difficult to detect when less expensive types of wool have been mixed in, since animal wool has the same structure.
To guarantee the authenticity of the cashmere wool, we have DNA analyses performed. This is the only way we can be sure that you’re getting what you pay for.
How to Best Care for Cashmere
Thanks to its natural self-cleaning properties, cashmere does not need to be washed after every wear. After airing out, the cashmere garment is free of odors and feels like new again.
After wearing the garment four to five times, it can be washed again. Hand washing or a gentle wool cycle at a maximum of 30 degrees is recommended. Instead of wringing it out, place it in a terry cloth towel, gently squeeze out the excess water, and let it dry flat. Pills that form over time can be removed with a de-pilling comb.
How to Best Care for Cashmere
Thanks to its natural self-cleaning properties, cashmere does not need to be washed after every wear. After airing out, the cashmere garment is free of odors and feels like new again.
After wearing it four to five times, the garment can be washed again. Hand washing or a gentle wool cycle at a maximum of 30 degrees is recommended. Instead of wringing it out, place it in a terry cloth towel, gently squeeze out the excess water, and let it dry flat. Pills that form over time can be removed with a lint comb.
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