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Most cashmere damage is not from wearing. It is from washing, storing, and the first few weeks after purchase. The good news is that cashmere is not fragile; it is a durable fiber that lasts for years when it is treated the way the fiber actually behaves. This is the care guide we give our own customers, timed for summer storage but useful year-round. For what to look for before you buy (so you are not caring for a piece that was never going to last), read our cashmere buying guide first. Does cashmere pill? Yes, and so does every...

Camel hair and cashmere are the two most storied luxury animal fibers in menswear, and they are regularly confused, both are fine undercoat fibers, both are soft, both are expensive, and both are sold in knitted and woven form. They are, however, different fibers with different hand-feel, different warmth profiles, and different use-cases. This is the head-to-head as we weigh it in the studio. For the broader premium-fiber landscape (where yak fits in, and how all three compare on warmth), our yak and camel warmth compared pillar covers the full category. Where each fiber comes from Cashmere comes from the...

When you think of luxurious yarn, your mind probably drifts to images of cashmere goats or fluffy sheep, the creators of wool. But let me introduce you to an unlikely hero in the world of fine fibers: the common raccoon dog. Yes, you heard that right. This curious creature, which looks like it stepped out of a fairy tale with its plush, masked face and bushy tail, is the secret behind some of the most exquisite yarns produced by Consinee Group | Ningbo Consinee Woolen Textile Co., Ltd. Now, before you picture a raccoon rummaging through your garbage, let’s set...

Cashmere—just the word alone conjures up images of luxury, softness, and warmth. But if you’ve ever shopped for a cashmere sweater, you’ve probably noticed that prices can vary wildly. Why is one cashmere sweater $90 while another is $2,500? The secret lies in the fascinating world of cashmere quality. Since we don't want to bore you, we'll keep this short and sweet. The Basics: What is Cashmere? First, let’s clear something up: cashmere isn’t just any wool. It’s a special type of wool from the undercoat of cashmere goats, primarily found in Mongolia, China, and the Himalayas. These goats endure...