Cashmere
Fine undercoat of the cashmere goat. It is very soft and warm at low weight, but more delicate than sheep's wool and prone to pilling. Quality depends mainly on the length and fineness of the fibers, less on the cashmere content on the label. Blends of wool and cashmere are sturdier.
Related terms
- ScarfA scarf made of cashmere or fine wool connects coat and knitwear.
- WorstedWool whose fibers are combed and aligned in parallel before spinning.
- FrescoWorsted in an open plain weave made of highly twisted yarns.
- HopsackWool fabric in a basket weave, in which two or more threads are interlaced together.
- FlannelSoft wool fabric with a brushed, matte surface, often made of woolen yarn.
- GabardineDense fabric in a steep twill weave with a fine, steep diagonal rib on the face.