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Cashmere Sweaters and Cardigans
Cashmere sweaters, cardigans, and other cashmere garments became popular in the 1920s, when famous couturiers Coco Chanel and Jean Patou recognised it as being a very desirable and exclusive yarn for designer clothing.
The softness and warmth of cashmere sweaters make them ideal for a wide range of classic knitwear, for both men and women.
The popularity of cashmere sweaters and cardigans soared in the 1950s, when film stars, such as Grace Kelly, immortalised the classic cashmere twinset.
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Cashmere Sweaters
Today, cashmere sweaters are still popular classics. Nothing can rival cashmere knitwear for its light-weight warmth, durability, and unashamed luxury.
Blended with other natural wool yarns, cashmere is the perfect choice for all types of sweaters, from classic v necks or crew necks to Wool Overs' exclusive cashmere sweater designs.
Wool Overs' golf sweaters are a popular choice with both men and the ladies who can enjoy a game, wrapped in the warmth only a cashmere sweater can bring.
Another favourite with the ladies is the Wool Overs' Winsome Wrap, a classic cashmere sweater which combines cashmere with Merino wool for elegance, style, and warmth.
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Cashmere Cardigans and Coats
With the great British weather, what better way to stay comfortable than to add 'layers'. Cashmere adapts to the atmosphere: one of these exclusive cardigans will keep you cosy in the winter, and yet is not too warm for those balmy summer evenings.
A cashmere cardigan or coat cardigan is a real investment. These popular cashmere cardigans are long-lasting and will actually improve with age!
Your cashmere knitwear will become softer over time, is very 'pill-resistant' and, with the right care, will last a lifetime. As an added bonus, a cashmere sweater travels well and doesn't wrinkle or crease easily.
Please click to view our entire range of ladies cashmere knitwear.
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About Cashmere
Cashmere wool comes from the Cashmere goat. The name is derived from the old spelling of Kashmir. Cashmere is probably the world's most luxurious wool, providing light-weight warmth and softness. The wool from the cashmere goat has a high moisture, content which makes it appropriate for all climates. Its insulation properties will change, depending on the humidity of the atmosphere. To qualify for the name 'cashmere', the fibres must be no more than 19 microns in diameter. Only the finest fibres are used for cashmere knitwear. It takes the fleece of 2 goats to make a cashmere sweater, and around 4 to 6 fleeces if the cashmere is woven into fabric to make a jacket.
The finest cashmere fibre comes from the saddle of the goat, and is obtained by either combing or shearing. If the cashmere goat is shorn the fibre is 'de-haired' to remove the coarse hair, leaving behind the soft down. Combing the goat to remove the down can take anything from 1 to 2 weeks, hence the higher price of cashmere wool.
Originally the cashmere goat came from the high plateau areas of Asia. There the temperatures can fall as low as -50°C and, to survive in these extreme conditions, the mountain goat grows an incredibly warm inner coat, each fibre being 6 times finer than human hair. In the late 19th century, the cashmere industry had grown in the Scottish borders and today, Scotland's cashmere is still of the finest quality.
China, Mongolia, Iran, Afghanistan, Russia, Tibet, New Zealand, and Australia are also significant producers of cashmere. |
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Caring for your Cashmere knitwear
All of Wool Overs' cashmere sweaters come with clear washing instructions. Your sweater or cardigan will last you a lifetime, if you treat it well. Full washing information for all your knitwear can be found on Wool Overs' knitwear caring page. |
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