Some Interesting facts about cashmere wool
· Commonly the raw cashmere is determined as wool but in fact it is a hair fibre.
· Cashmere wool can only be obtained from an undercoat hair of particular type of goat known as Capra Hircus goat which is only found on Himalayan regions.
· In present day, the largest manufacturer of cashmere is China.
· Not all hair fibre obtained from cashmere goats is cashmere. Only the downy ultra-fine hairs are used in making cashmere. The outer coat hairs are much coarse hair which is not used in making of cashmere products.
· In past centuries cashmere was only worn by royal people because it was rare, which added to its luxury and value.
· In average, to make a single cashmere shawl, three Himalayan goats hair is required.
· Cashmere is softer, lighter, stronger yet warmer than any other regular wool.
Taking care of your luxurious cashmere wool
· Do not dry clean your cashmere unless you need to remove a hard stain.
· Wash your cashmere in cold water never use hot water for cleaning, it will shrink you cashmere wear.
· Use cashmere friendly detergent or hair shampoo.
· Do not wring, twist or rub! Lay flat and gently press and squish out the excess water.
· Do not hang or tumble dry your cashmere, for drying. Leave it flat on the surface away from the direct sun and let it dry slowly.