The autumn season is upon us and brings with it winter which leads us, with the first cold weather, to make the first purchases to cover ourselves in the cold days that await us.
Cashmere is certainly one of the best choices because it gives great thermal comfort while maintaining an unparalleled fineness of the shirt.
But how do I understand if it is real Cashmere? We have selected the best tips also appeared in the Life & Style magazine "Esquire" for our readers.
1) The first tip is to check the length of the fibers. The finest cashmere comes from the undercoat of the goat, called duvet, which is the softest to the touch. The fibers of the cashmere duvet are longer, which is why the finest cashmere sweaters have longer threads. This is an important factor to consider when choosing your winter companion. So pay attention to the label that reports the exact composition of your sweater, we at Lanaioli always indicate correctly in our communication to the Customer even when it is Pure Cashmere or if it is Regenerated Cashmere or even if it is a sweater made with a mix of Cashmere, Silk and Merino Wool.
2) The second tip is to perform the seam test. This is another way to check the quality of cashmere fibers . To perform the seam test, pull the two sides of the sweater in opposite directions. If the sweater returns to its original shape, then you can be sure of its quality. Lanaioli relies only on Italian wool mills with proven experience and quality that, thanks to the reliability of their brand, can guarantee an excellent raw material for the manufacturing of our garments.
3) The third tip is to check the number of layers of yarn. Cashmere sweaters usually have one or two layers of woven yarns. Sometimes the weave is so dense that it is not immediately visible, in this case you should also check the label. We recommend buying sweaters with two layers of woven yarn like the ones we produce because, unlike those with a single yarn, they give a sense of greater consistency and softness when worn. Sweaters with a single yarn are very thin and can give a sense of less comfort when worn.
4) The fourth tip is to touch and feel the fabric to determine its quality and check the label to see if it is 100% cashmere or a blend . Many brands use mixed fibers to make their sweaters softer, but obviously they are not pure cashmere. Nothing to object, the garments will still be of excellent workmanship, like our sweaters in merino wool, silk and cashmere blend, but obviously it is not 100% pure cashmere and this also impacts the final cost of the product, which will certainly be lower.
5) The fifth tip suggests that regenerated cashmere sweaters can be a more affordable option for those who do not want to spend a lot of money on a new one, while still wearing a garment that is still made of cashmere and also comes from a circular economy supply chain, like those proposed in our sustainability-conscious collection.
