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Cashmere (Properties characteristics (warm to wear (insulation capacity…
Cashmere
Properties characteristics
extreme softness
warm to wear
insulation capacity is 3 times higher than wool
lustrous quality
fine fibres
silky feel
Very drapeable
Expensive
Lightness
No itchiness
Shape resilience
no shrinkage when washed properly
very durable
pilling less than in cheaper alternatives
Blend with
cotton
silk
polyester
Use
luxury apparel
sweaters
coats
underwear
coarser cashmere fibres
rugs and carpets.
Environmental concerns
land use
goats eat over 10% of their body weight daily
prevents regrowth of trees
Classified as
natural fibres
animal-protein
is
a staple fibre
