For centuries, cashmere has been prized for its incomparable softness and fineness. But what sets an ordinary piece apart from a truly exceptional one? Step into the world of cashmere and discover the essential criteria for making an informed choice.
What makes cashmere so unique?
Cashmere comes from the undercoat of goats living mainly on the high plateaus of Asia. This down, carefully gathered during the molting season, offers unrivaled fineness. What distinguishes high-end cashmere is the length and fineness of the fibers. The longer the fibers, the more durable the garment and the better it keeps its silky appearance over time.
How to recognize exceptional cashmere
When choosing a cashmere piece, several elements deserve your attention:
- Origin of the cashmere: cashmere from Inner Mongolia is renowned for its quality.
- Yarn thickness: high-end cashmere is often woven with a fine yet dense yarn, ensuring strength and softness.
- Number of plies: choose two-ply or more, a sign of durability.
- Manufacturing savoir-faire: every step of the process, from knitting to finishing, shapes the final result.
At Coulange, every cashmere piece is designed using precise techniques, ensuring a perfect drape and an incomparable touch.
How to care for your cashmere pieces
Exceptional cashmere deserves particular care to preserve all its qualities. Here is our essential advice:
- Hand wash in cold water with a mild soap.
- Dry flat, without wringing, to preserve the shape.
- Store away from light and humidity to prevent damage.
Discover our cashmere creations
At Coulange, we select the finest fibers and work with the teams of our workshops. Each piece, whether a women’s cape coat, a men’s pea coat or a bomber jacket, embodies high standards and attention to detail.
