Cashmere still only makes up 0.5% of the world's total wool production. Once you have the pure cashmere, processing it takes a lot of work. The fibers are first dyed to the right color and aerated ...

“Hand-washing pure cashmere (not blended with other fabrics or fibers) is recommended because you can use a soft detergent ...

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