Cashmere has always been one of the most popular fabrics for knitwear and accessories in the cold season, thanks to its peculiarities that make it a precious and particularly comfortable fabric. Choosing a garment made of cashmere means being sensitive not only to style, but also to comfort and quality. So let’s see together what are the characteristics of cashmere that make this fabric so valuable.
The characteristics of cashmere: soft, warm and breathable
Softness and lightness are the most evident characteristics in cashmere: you just have to touch it to realize how softer it is than wool. The extreme finesse of this yarn allows you to have a lighter fabric: for this reason a cashmere scarf or sweater can guarantee the same warmth as wool, but with a much lighter garment.
Cashmere is also the fabric that guarantees the best thermoregulation properties, that is the ability to maintain a constant temperature in every season. This is due to the origins of cashmere: the goats of Kashmir have evolved in a region where winters reach -35ºC with winds at 72 km/h, while in summer, the temperature goes up to +30°C. Their fur has therefore become effective for defending animals from the unusual climatic extremes of its natural environment. Among the other features of cashmere we must also mention the excellent breathability, which allows us to wear it for many hours while maintaining the correct comfort, and the hygroscopy that gives the fabric the ability to absorb moisture.
Cashmere: a precious fabric that lasts over time
Cashmere is rich in qualities that make it one of the finest fabrics, but also one of the most expensive. The price, although high, is justified by the fact that for each goat only 200-250 grams of cashmere fiber can be used every spring.
The purchase of a garment in cashmere, moreover, is an investment destined to last over time. When stored and washed properly, cashmere retains its beauty over time. This fabric is not afraid of water, as its fibers loosen rather than tightening when wet, and its colors remain shiny over time even after numerous washes.
Compared to the finest wool, cashmere is brighter, warmer and softer. It is also one of the most sustainable fabrics on the market, able to satisfy both luxury lovers and those who are more attentive to ecology and respect for the animal world.
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