Cashmere Yarn
Have you ever wondered why cashmere
clothing is so expensive?
Here's why...
Collection
The wool is collected from the animals natural shedding period once a year.
Sorting
This is when the wool is separated from soft to coarse, the soft wool is used for cashmere.
Dehairing
This process removes deposits such as dander and vegetation, it is then washed and ready for the next step.
Spinning
The wool is spun into yarn which is then sold for knitting and weaving.
Cashmere is the undercoat or
fleece from a specific goat from Asian countries. Types of goat producing cashmere are the Pygora, Nigora and the Angora goat. The texture is extremely soft and dense which makes an excellent insulator against the harsh climate in which the goat lives.
It has been said attempts to raise this breed of goat in other regions has failed, making this a thriving business in Asian regions of the world. This wool is harvested only once a year which makes this wool expensive, for example a lady's jumper may require the wool from three to four of these goats increasing the cost of an item crafted in this yarn.
It has been said attempts to raise this breed of goat in other regions has failed, making this a thriving business in Asian regions of the world. This wool is harvested only once a year which makes this wool expensive, for example a lady's jumper may require the wool from three to four of these goats increasing the cost of an item crafted in this yarn.
Cashmere can be used in
various products such as scarves, hats, jumpers and coats.
Yarn from Cashmere usually
is harder to care for than regular yarns such as sheep, washing
instructions are recommended to be delicate.
So the next time you are
considering purchasing cashmere remember how rare this fiber is.
''Although expensive, many farmers from these areas benefit
greatly from the worlds demand for cashmere wool''
Here at thewoolshop.ie we stock a beautiful 100% cashmere from Lotus yarns
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