The autumn season is at the door and brings with it winter, which with the first cold days leads us to make the first purchases to cover ourselves during the cold days ahead.
Cashmere is definitely one of the best choices because it provides great thermal comfort while maintaining an unparalleled fineness of the knit.
But how do I understand if it is real Cashmere? We have selected the best tips also featured in the Life & Style "Esquire" magazine for our readers.
1) The first tip is to check the length of the fibers. The most precious cashmere comes from the undercoat of the goat, called duvet, which is the softest to the touch. The fibers of duvet cashmere are longer, which is why the most precious cashmere sweaters have longer threads. This is an important factor to consider when choosing your winter companion. So pay attention to the label that exactly reports the composition of your knitwear; we at Lanaioli always correctly indicate in our communication to the Customer whether it is Pure Cashmere or if it is Regenerated Cashmere or 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 verify 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 mills with proven experience and quality that, thanks to the reliability of their brand, can guarantee excellent raw material for the manufacture of our garments.
3) The third tip is to check the number of yarn layers. Cashmere sweaters usually have one or two layers of intertwined yarns. Sometimes the weave is so tight that it is not immediately visible; in this case, you must also check the label. We recommend buying two-layer intertwined yarn sweaters like the ones we produce because, unlike single yarn ones, they give a sense of greater consistency and softness when worn. Single yarn sweaters are instead 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 to check the label to see if it is 100% cashmere or mixed. Many brands use mixed fibers to make their sweaters softer, but obviously they are not pure cashmere. No objection, the garments will still be of excellent craftsmanship, like our mixed merino wool, silk, and cashmere sweaters, 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 indeed cashmere and moreover comes from a circular economy supply chain, like those offered in our collection attentive to sustainability.
