Fine, soft, light wool or down hair from the undercoat of the Kashmir goat, originally raised in central and south-western Asia, especially in Kashmir; also the fabric made from the wool of the Kashmir goat The term also includes the coarse outer guard hair, which has little value for clothing textiles but can be used in upholstery or floor coverings The word "cashmere" is sometimes applied to fabrics that contain other fibers in addition to cashmere wool Cashmere yarns spun in Scotland, among the softest and most luxurious of all woolens, are used primarily for sweaters and shawls, especially paisley shawls, suits, coats, and dresses
Soft, luxurious wool made from the fleece of a Kashmir goat Used primarily in sweaters and sport coats and occasionally blended with wool in suits
A dress fabric made of fine wool, or of fine wool and cotton, in imitation of the original cashmere
One of the softest and most luxurious yarns available Barbour only buy Chinese Cashmere which is one of the highest qualities available and it is most commonly used in Barbour sweaters and shawls/scarves Hand wash only
A luxury fiber obtained from the soft, fleecy undergrowth of the Kashmir goat of Tibet, Mongolia, China, Iran, Iraq, and India Most commonly used in sweaters, shawls, suits, coats, and dresses
an area in southwestern Asia whose sovereignty is disputed between Pakistan and India
Cashmere is a kind of very fine, soft wool. a big soft cashmere sweater. a type of fine soft wool (Cashmere, old spelling of Kashmir area on the border of India and Pakistan). Animal-hair fibre forming the downy undercoat of the Kashmir goat. The fibre became known for its use in beautiful shawls and other handmade items produced in Kashmir, India. The fibres have diameters finer than those of the best wools. Natural colour is usually gray or tan but ranges from white to black. Cashmere fabric is warm and comfortable and has excellent draping qualities and soft texture; it is used mainly for fine coat, dress, and suit fabrics and for high-quality knitwear and hosiery. A sweater requires the fleece of 4-6 goats; an overcoat uses that of 30-40. Because world production is small and gathering and processing are costly, cashmere is a luxury fibre
Fibre: From the Kashmir goat, a hair fibre found in Kashmir India, Tibet, Iran, Iraq, and South west China Often mixed with wool or synthetics to cut costs and improve the wear Weave: All weaves but mostly plain or twill All knits Characteristics: Fibre is cylindrical, soft and silken More like wool than any other hair fibre Has a very soft silky finish very light in weight Doesn't stand up to hard wear on account of extremely soft downy finish True colour is brownish, but can be dyed any shade Comes in different weights Uses: Knitted into sweaters for men and women, also women's dresses
A luxury fiber obtained from the soft fleecy undergrowth of the Kashmir goat of Tibet, Mongolia, China, Iran, Iraq, and India Most commonly used in sweaters, shawls, suits, coats, and dresses
fine wool from the undercoat of the Cashmere goat Considered one of the most precious of wools, cashmere comes from the Cashmere goat which lives mainly in the high mountains of Tibet and China
Fine wool from the undercoat of the long haired Kashmir goat, which is woven or knitted into soft fabrics that are luxurious to the touch It is a fine, close weave