Cashmere

Garments made with this soft and comfortable fabric have an unmistakable softness and give a warm and cozy feeling.
The name Kashmir comes from the homonymous Indian region, in which cloaks and shawls were made from this noble yarn.
The name Kashmir comes from the homonymous Indian region, in which cloaks and shawls were made from this noble yarn.

Cashmere was imported into Europe from the 18th century and was immediately of great success being
a fine fiber, of exceptionally warmth and difficult to find..

It is obtained from the wool of the Hyrcus goat that lives in the mountainous regions of Asia, in the highlands of China, Mongolia, Iran, Tibet and Afghanistan, which are today the most important supplying countries.
Each animal provides around 100-200 grams of wool a year, and this explains why cashmere is so exclusive and expensive.
The realization of a 30% cashmere garment requires the entire annual production of at least one goat..