(2013-12-16)
Cashmere Goats can be characterized as follows: “A cashmere goat is one which produces a fine undercoat of any commercially acceptable color and length. This down should be less than 18 microns (µ) in diameter, crimped as opposed to straight, non-medullated (not hollow) and low in luster. It should have a clear distinction between the coarse, outer guard hair and the fine underdown and should have good handle and style.” Fiber color ranges from deep brown to white, with most of the intermediate colors falling into the grey category. Color of the guard hair is a not a factor when assessing cashmere fiber color, but guard hair colors that vary wildly (such as pintos) can make sorting
(2013-11-01)
How to Clean your Cashmere Sweater • Before storing your expensive cashmere sweater check carefully for dampness and sunlight. • Fold garments or place them neatly in tissue paper or a plastic bag and store them in a closet away from light, dust and dampness. • Cleaning your garment before storage, fresh stains that may not yet be visible will oxidize and become fixed during storage.. Moths eat only on natural fabrics and consider the stained wool a delicacy. Mothballs and cedar chips help protect wool from moths. • To store a pure cashmere sweater during summer, the most important thing is to keep moisture away, s
