Q: What is cashmere, is it kind
of tiny wool?
﹛﹛Cashmere is not just a kind of tiny wool, it is not wool
at all. Cashmere comes from goats living in the high and dry
plateaus surrounding the Gobi Desert of Mongolia and China.
Exposed to the most extreme environmental elements of altitude
and cold, the goats grow a downy undercoat of soft hair beneath
their coarse exterior coat, those hairs are extremely sleek,
soft, warm and silky, they are called Cashmere
.
Q: Why is cashmere usually so expensive?
﹛﹛Cashmere, the very word evokes images of luxury, warmth
and softness. The ultra-fine fiber from the undercoat of the
Cashmere (or Kashmir) goat, is indeed a premium fiber - one
that generally costs a good deal more than mere sheep's wool.
Cashmere is the highest class of all natural fiber, warmer,
softer, and lighter than all the rest. A goat only produces
about 50 grams of washed cashmere each year. A woman's sweater
usually weighs 150 to 300 grams. That's the cashmere from
3 to 6 goats! Furthermore, garment production requires more
than 20 separate processes, special equipment, and a lot of
labor.
Q: What exactly is Pashmina?
﹛﹛ In despite of all the fancy stories, let us see the explanation
from the official organization for wildlife: FWS (U.S. Fish
& Wildlife Service): "Pashmina is the local name
in India for the cashmere goat. Recently, this name is attributed
to not only the source animal, but to the fiber and the actual
shawl itself. Pashmina shawl has become extremely popular
in the fashion world since publicity about the illegality
of shahtoosh ended most overt shahtoosh sales."
Q:Could you give us some easy Tips for cashmere care?
﹛﹛Most stores would recommend or even request professional
dry clean when it comes to clean your cashmere garments, but
actually this is not the best way. Thinking of the way you
care your own hair, this also applies to your cashmere sweaters,
because they are all Natural fibers.So as true savvy cashmere
lovers, we would like to share our Easy Tips with you. Those
tips are easy to follow, You do not have to spend a lot of
time and money on professional dry clean again!
Q:How to wash?
﹛﹛Hand wash in lukewarm water using your hair shampoo. Be
sure to dissolve the shampoo thorough then put the sweater
into water. Rinse with hair conditioner, this would make your
cashmere sweater more softer. Wash colored garments separately.
Do not bleach.
Squeeze gently, do not twist or wing. Twisting the wet sweater
would stretch the shape of your sweater.
Dry flat after removing excess water, away from direct heat
and sunlight.
Press with damp cloth, using a cool iron, iron from the inside
of the garment.
Q:How to store?
﹛﹛Before storing your precious cashmere garments in basements
or attics, check carefully for leaks, dampness and sunlight.
﹛﹛Fold clothes or pack them neatly in tissue paper or plastic
bag and store them in closet away from light, dust and dampness.
﹛﹛Cleaning before storage is recommended, as fresh stains
that may not yet be visible will oxidize and become fixed
during storage, they may also be the food for moths. Moths
have a discerning palate, they feast only on natural fabrics.
Mothballs (naphthalene) and cedar chips are standard protection
from moth infestation of woolens.
﹛﹛To store a pure cashmere sweater during summer, the most
important thing is to keep moisture away, so please do not
store cashmere in a damp place. A well-sealed plastic storage
box (available in most stores) is good enough (a see-through
one is better as you can notice that if there is any moisture
inside). Make sure the box is dry before you put sweaters
in.
﹛﹛To keep the moth away, the first important thing is to make
sure that the sweater is clean before long-time storage. Pay
close attention to any food stains as moths are particularly
attracted to our normal food proteins and cooking oils. Those
mothproofing products are helpful, or simply spray some perfume
on a piece of paper and put the paper next to your sweater
inside the box.
﹛﹛ With best wishes for your prosperity, we remain. If you
need further particulars or the supply of the goods you require,
please get in touch with us.
Thank You!
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