I decided to introduce you in more detail to one of my favourite natural materials, and that is cashmere. It is warm, luxurious and above all timeless. Cashmere pieces are a long-term investment, since with proper care you can wear them for many years without any change in quality. Careful, though, not all cashmere is the same. In high-street chains you will often find the label Casmere on the tag, and yet the composition tells you that the jumper contains 5% cashmere. Today we will talk about top-quality, 100% cashmere from Nepal from www.kasmir.sk.
What is cashmere?
It is a purely natural, premium material obtained by seasonal harvesting and combing of the undercoat of Kashmir goats. They live on highland plateaus in China and Mongolia, where temperatures drop as low as -40 °C. Thanks to this fine, dense undercoat, they are resistant to temperature fluctuations. On average, the undercoat of 3-4 goats is needed for one jumper. More info HERE.
How to choose a jumper? How many layers of cashmere do I need?
Since cashmere is very warm, when choosing also pay attention to the number of layers (so-called ply) of the cashmere yarn. This polo neck of mine is two-ply and it is very warm. The rule is: the more plies, the greater the warmth, and there are also thick ten- to twelve-ply jumpers on offer, such as the Blanche polo neck.
Caring for cashmere
Cashmere products are long-lasting, and to keep them undamaged it is important to look after them in the right and, above all, gentle way. Wash only by hand and in cold water (max. temperature 20°C). If you happen to wash cashmere by mistake in warm water, heaven forbid in the washing machine, be prepared for it to shrink to dwarf size and felt. Ironing and tumble drying are also unsuitable. If you follow the care instructions, your jumper will last and serve you for years.
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In the photos I am wearing the Jade Premium jumper, colour Tenzin, size M from www.kasmir.sk
