Questions, answered
How to wash cashmere?
Hand wash or dry clean. To hand wash, use cool water and a gentle wool wash, press the water out in a towel without wringing, and dry the piece flat.
How to wash a wool sweater?
Hand wash or dry clean. For a hand wash, use cool water and a mild wool wash, the same for merino and alpaca knits, then press the water out in a towel and dry the sweater flat.
What is cashmere made from?
Cashmere is made from the fine, soft undercoat of the cashmere goat. The fibre is combed out, cleaned and spun into yarn for knitwear.
What is a cashmere sweater?
A cashmere sweater is a knitted sweater made from cashmere yarn, the soft undercoat fibre of the cashmere goat. Some are pure cashmere and some blend it with another fibre, such as wool or silk.
Is cashmere wool?
Yes. Cashmere is a type of wool that comes from the undercoat of the cashmere goat, while most other wool comes from sheep.

































































































