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Fiber Characteristics - Cashmere

Natural Fiber - made from the fleece of Kashmir goats.

CHARACTERISTICS:

• Outstanding softness.
• Very luxurious
• Very drapeable
• Expensive
• Shorter cashmere fibers may pill

MAJOR END USES:

• Apparel - sweaters, socks, accessories, shawls, coats, and suits
• Home Fashions - Blankets, throws

Comments - Cashmere fibers range in length from 1-1/4 inch to 3-1/2 inch in length. Since the fleece from 4 to 6 animals is typically needed to make one sweater, cashmere tends to be expensive. Therefore, dry cleaning is preferable.

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