Cashmere is all about the material, its properties and care

Cashmere is a revolutionary material

Clothes from it impress with their softness, elegance, and comfort, while the undeniable quality allows wearing cashmere sweaters for over a season. However, despite its reputation as the best material for the cold season, most people don’t fully understand the properties of cashmere yarn.
Yözh has gathered everything you should know about this material in this article. Discover its features and ways to care for your favorite pullover cashmere sweaters below.

What is Cashmere Wool?

Cashmere is a unique material derived from the undercoat of cashmere goats. These animals predominantly inhabit Mongolia and China, where significant temperature fluctuations occur.
Cashmere goats have adapted to this harsh climate by developing a double coat: an outer protective layer that shields against water and an undercoat made of ultra-fine hairs that keep the animal warm in temperatures dropping to -40°C. Thanks to this, goats stay warm in winter without overheating in summer.
Major cashmere yarns processing companies are located in Italy and Scotland. The price of the material is exceptionally high due to its scarcity and the intricate production process. On average, a cashmere goat produces only 150 grams of fiber annually, which takes about 300 grams to make a sweater. Therefore, only 6,000 tons of cashmere are produced globally each year, which is a tiny fraction compared to 1.3 million tons of wool.

Everything you wanted to know about cashmere — Features of the material, characteristics, care

Features of Cashmere Yarn

Quality cashmere is the best, softest, and warmest yarn and an extremely durable material that can easily last decades with proper care. Learn more about the properties of your ideal clothing cashmere sweaters from Yözh.

Warmth. The insulation ability of cashmere is exceptionally high, making it ideal for the cold seasons. The yarn retains heat without causing overheating.
Softness. The diameter of cashmere fibers is very small, creating a wonderful texture, the softest among all yarns. Additionally, the density of the fibers is high, so cashmere does not itch and provides a great feeling.
Lightness. Due to the fiber's characteristics, cashmere sweaters can be lighter while maintaining the ideal body temperature, offering warmth and comfort.
No Shrinkage. Cashmere threads do not shrink with proper washing and retain their shape over the years.
Longevity. A quality cashmere sweater can last for decades with proper care. It's common to hear people wearing cashmere sweaters passed down from their grandparents.

M.ORO – Premium Cashmere Wool Yarn Manufacturer for Your Best Sweaters

M.ORO is a manufacturer known worldwide for creating elite knitting cashmere yarn. The company operates on modern Italian equipment, ensuring fiber fineness, a wide range of colors, and exceptional product quality.
M.ORO follows global design trends, tracks fashionable colors, and closely monitors the inspection and production processes, ensuring their cashmere stays at the forefront of fashion. Moreover, the manufacturer adheres to environmental preservation principles and strives for eco-friendly production, implementing innovations in all stages of yarn creation.
At Yözh, we are proud to collaborate with an authoritative company with solid values and unparalleled yarn quality, from which we create your extraordinary cashmere sweaters.

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How Cashmere Yarns for Your Sweaters are Created

Fiber Collection and Sorting

This is a very labor-intensive and complex process necessary for creating cashmere wool yarn. The fine fiber is collected by combing or manually shearing, after which craftsmen sort it based on color, origin, and fineness.

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Cleaning and Carbonization

The sorted cashmere is initially washed to remove impurities, then dried and soaked in dilute acid to make the residues brittle. By blowing, the yarn gets thoroughly clean.

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Blending

Different colors or compositions of fibers are blended. Additionally, a certain amount of oil is added to the fabric to reduce friction and static electricity. This gives cashmere its unique properties.

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Carding

Now, the fiber looks quite disorderly, and the carding machine comes into play to prepare it for spinning. It allows aligning the fibers all in one direction and obtaining a clean, high-quality yarn.

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Combing

Next, the fiber undergoes a cleaning process of combing to remove short fibers (noils), tangled fibers (neps), and impurities. The cleaned yarn is then stretched and thinned in preparation for spinning.

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Spinning

During spinning, fibers are twisted to form cashmere threads. Through careful calculations and special machines, yarn of different thicknesses and shapes can be produced for your perfect cashmere pants, sweaters, hats, and more.

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Certificates

The cashmere that Yözh uses to knit its products is certified according to the Good Cashmere Standard® (GCS). This is an independent sustainable cashmere standard developed by the Trade Aid Fund (AbTF) to improve the welfare of cashmere goats, farmers' working conditions and protect the environment.

You can read more about the certificate at the link. And we are proud to work with suppliers who adhere to such a high standard of raw material quality.

How to Clean Cashmere?

Cashmere fibers are shorter and finer than most other yarn types, so following washing instructions is crucial to ensure that a cashmere jumper for men or women lasts for many years.

How to Wash Cashmere?

Cashmere clothes can be hand-washed or machine-washed. The best option is handwashing in cold water. But if you have a washing machine with a hand washing cycle, set it to a cool temperature (30°C) and a short cycle (no more than 30 minutes).
Always turn the clothing inside out and never bleach the items.
Use a mild detergent for delicate washing (pH 8+) or a specialized cashmere washing agent. You can also use baby shampoo to add extra softness and preserve the gentle and fluffy texture.

How to Dry and Iron Cashmere?

Do not wring out the clothing – remove excess water by gently pressing the item with a towel.
Lay the clothing on a flat surface and spread it out while still damp. Never hang clothing from cashmere, especially a sweater to dry, as it may stretch and lose its shape.
Let your cashmere garments air dry at room temperature, avoiding direct sunlight.
Iron cashmere only at a low temperature, using a cloth between the iron and the garment.

How to Store Cashmere?

Never hang cashmere clothing on hangers; always fold it during storage, as hanging may cause it to lose its shape.
If there’s pilling on your jumper, remove it with a special machine. It's best to do this after washing and drying, but never on wet or damp fabric.
Protect cashmere sweaters from contact with nylon, as it can damage the fibers.

We hope this article was helpful and dispelled any doubts and myths about cashmere yarns. If you want to buy a cashmere sweater, follow the link and choose your perfect option.

Get your cashmere sweater from Yözh and enjoy unquestionable quality and comfort.

Everything you wanted to know about cashmere — Features of the material, characteristics, care