It is vital to realise that there are two broad grades of cashmere, making cut-price examples not really an economy. Asian-made products (usually from China or Mongolia) are frequently cheaper. But the short, thick fibres used there to keep prices low fall far short of the distinctive softness, warmth, and sturdiness for which Scottish-made products in this lovely fibre are correctly famed. Non-Scottish threads will almost always bobble, wear through, and lose their shape far quicker.
Scottish cashmere is respected as the most exclusive product of all, using just the very best raw materials combined with expert and secret skills refined over centuries.
The Planet's Rarest Natural Fibre
Cashmere is the planet's rarest production fibre and is one of the costliest in nature. The entire planet produces only one or two thousand tonnes a year. Only vicuna and musk ox" neither being produced in commercial quantities" achieve increased prices.
Around 60 percent of raw fibre comes from China, generally from Inner Mongolia, which produces the best product. Its scarcity is because of the exceptionally vicious and geographically remote conditions of its production, and the labour-intensive but refined talents needed for every stage of processing. Cashmere's natural mystique is also boosted by its being produced by exotic races following a timeless pastoral lifestyle.
Aswell as the cashmere scarf we also produce cashmere hats and cashmere socks from the finest Scottish cashmere.
The Essential; luxury
Just the best, softest, under-hair nearest to peel is used: just 200-250 grams (c. 8oz) per animal. Fibre quality is measured in thickness and length, which differs from 20mm (0.8") for cheap cashmere up to 65mm (2.5") for the most opulent. Authorized Scottish cashmere uses only European yarns, of Chinese or Mongolian origin, at a minimum length of 34 mm (1.4") at least 16.5 nanometers thick. Top providers, like Purely Cashmere, identify only the best standards.
Historically, Scotland has been the home of the cashmere knitwear industry, producing collections sought out by discriminating purchasers in prestigious markets the world over. Unlike cheap cashmere which can speedily lose its shape and 'bobble ', top spec Scottish cashmere magically becomes softer and kinder with wearing and careful washing.
Scottish cashmere is respected as the most exclusive product of all, using just the very best raw materials combined with expert and secret skills refined over centuries.
The Planet's Rarest Natural Fibre
Cashmere is the planet's rarest production fibre and is one of the costliest in nature. The entire planet produces only one or two thousand tonnes a year. Only vicuna and musk ox" neither being produced in commercial quantities" achieve increased prices.
Around 60 percent of raw fibre comes from China, generally from Inner Mongolia, which produces the best product. Its scarcity is because of the exceptionally vicious and geographically remote conditions of its production, and the labour-intensive but refined talents needed for every stage of processing. Cashmere's natural mystique is also boosted by its being produced by exotic races following a timeless pastoral lifestyle.
Aswell as the cashmere scarf we also produce cashmere hats and cashmere socks from the finest Scottish cashmere.
The Essential; luxury
Just the best, softest, under-hair nearest to peel is used: just 200-250 grams (c. 8oz) per animal. Fibre quality is measured in thickness and length, which differs from 20mm (0.8") for cheap cashmere up to 65mm (2.5") for the most opulent. Authorized Scottish cashmere uses only European yarns, of Chinese or Mongolian origin, at a minimum length of 34 mm (1.4") at least 16.5 nanometers thick. Top providers, like Purely Cashmere, identify only the best standards.
Historically, Scotland has been the home of the cashmere knitwear industry, producing collections sought out by discriminating purchasers in prestigious markets the world over. Unlike cheap cashmere which can speedily lose its shape and 'bobble ', top spec Scottish cashmere magically becomes softer and kinder with wearing and careful washing.