Unique and Select
THE GOLDEN FLEECE OF MONGOLIA
Cashmere
Cashmere is a fine textile fibre, formed with the hair of the Capra Hircus. Its name comes from Kashmir, a historical region currently divided between India, Pakistan and China, from where it has been exported to Europe since the beginning of the 19th century. Walking through the boundless clearings of Mongolia, where sometimes you come across neither humans nor animals meet for days, it is hard to imagine you are in one of the richest countries in the world for the production of the fine fibre.
In fact, after China, Mongolia is considered the second largest producer of Cashmere in the world.
Mongolian cashmere also benefits from a completely natural particularity; the very severe winters force the goats living in Mongolia to develop a stronger and longer fibre than their “cousins” living in other Asian countries. Since the longer the Cashmere fibre is the more precious it is, that of Mongolia acquires the title of the most precious Cashmere in the world, with a fibre length that can be up to 43 mm compared with the 35 mm for Chinese fibre. However, the quality of the fibre is very different depending on the animal that produced it, and also on its age: the younger it is, the greater the fineness.
Cashmere
Cashmere is a fine textile fibre, formed with the hair of the Capra Hircus. Its name comes from Kashmir, a historical region currently divided between India, Pakistan and China, from where it has been exported to Europe since the beginning of the 19th century. Walking through the boundless clearings of Mongolia, where sometimes you come across neither humans nor animals meet for days, it is hard to imagine you are in one of the richest countries in the world for the production of the fine fibre.
In fact, after China, Mongolia is considered the second largest producer of Cashmere in the world.
Mongolian cashmere also benefits from a completely natural particularity; the very severe winters force the goats living in Mongolia to develop a stronger and longer fibre than their “cousins” living in other Asian countries. Since the longer the Cashmere fibre is the more precious it is, that of Mongolia acquires the title of the most precious Cashmere in the world, with a fibre length that can be up to 43 mm compared with the 35 mm for Chinese fibre. However, the quality of the fibre is very different depending on the animal that produced it, and also on its age: the younger it is, the greater the fineness.
‘Made in Italy’ quality
Cashmere is soft, silky and velvety to the touch, giving a warm and delicate feeling. The thinnest and finest part is the down of the undercoat of the Capra Hircus and is called duvet, namely, the soft and woolly lower layer; the thickest part with stiff and coarse hair comes from the outer coat and is called giarre. It is collected by combing the coat by hand during the moulting season, which takes place in spring, without compromising the health of the animal.
Precious
Among the properties that make this yarn precious, besides its softness and refinement, is its isothermal property, maintaining a uniform temperature based on the body temperature.
Soft
It is soft and velvety to the touch, giving a feeling of comfort and softness that caresses even the most sensitive skin.
Select
Thanks to the meticulous selection of the finest yarn, about 200 grams are obtained from the undercoat of each goat, a reason to make it more select given the limited quantity obtained from this noble fibre.
Unique
Artisan processing involves longer production times than the industrial processing, hence the prestige and uniqueness of our garments.
‘Made in Italy’ quality
Cashmere is soft, silky and velvety to the touch, giving a warm and delicate feeling. The thinnest and finest part is the down of the undercoat of the Capra Hircus and is called duvet, namely, the soft and woolly lower layer; the thickest part with stiff and coarse hair comes from the outer coat and is called giarre. It is collected by combing the coat by hand during the moulting season, which takes place in spring, without compromising the health of the animal.
Precious
Among the properties that make this yarn precious, besides its softness and refinement, is its isothermal property, maintaining a uniform temperature based on the body temperature.
Soft
It is soft and velvety to the touch, giving a feeling of comfort and softness that caresses even the most sensitive skin.
Select
Thanks to the meticulous selection of the finest yarn, about 200 grams are obtained from the undercoat of each goat, a reason to make it more select given the limited quantity obtained from this noble fibre.
Unique
Artisan processing involves longer production times than the industrial processing, hence the prestige and uniqueness of our garments.
Care and Washing
MADE TO LAST FOR DECADES
In addition to being prized and soft, Cashmere is also the most resistant fabric, and if properly maintained can last for decades. Follow these simple rules we recommend.
Hand washing is preferable, no higher than 30°C; because it is a delicate fabric, water that is too hot will tend to shrink the garment. Add a little high quality soap specific for this type of fabric to the water. Immerse the Cashmere garment inside out in the water for no more than 10 minutes.
Rinse with warm water, without rubbing the fabric. Do not wring the garment as it may lose its original shape.
Once the garment is out of the water, gently roll it up in a clean towel to remove excess water. To dry the garment, you can place it on another towel away from heat sources. Do not hang it up, since the weft could become twisted.
Once dry, fold it and store it in the wardrobe. It is good practice to let the garment rest at least twenty-four hours before wearing it again.
Care and Washing
MADE TO LAST FOR DECADES
In addition to being prized and soft, Cashmere is also the most resistant fabric, and if properly maintained can last for decades. Follow these simple rules we recommend.
Hand washing is preferable, no higher than 30°C; because it is a delicate fabric, water that is too hot will tend to shrink the garment. Add a little high quality soap specific for this type of fabric to the water. Immerse the Cashmere garment inside out in the water for no more than 10 minutes.
Rinse with warm water, without rubbing the fabric. Do not wring the garment as it may lose its original shape.
Once the garment is out of the water, gently roll it up in a clean towel to remove excess water. To dry the garment, you can place it on another towel away from heat sources. Do not hang it up, since the weft could become twisted.
Once dry, fold it and store it in the wardrobe. It is good practice to let the garment rest at least twenty-four hours before wearing it again.
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