When we think of cashmere, we immediately picture the high plateaus of Mongolia or Indian Kashmir. And it's true: the raw material comes from there. But the craftsmanship of cashmere — its transformation into a garment — is a completely different story.
The Fiber Comes from Asia, the Craftsmanship is French
Cashmere is an extremely delicate fiber to work with. Poor spinning, improper tension, and the garment will pill from the very first wear. This is where French craftsmanship makes all the difference.
In workshops like those of Coulange 1918, cashmere is selected in long fiber — the noblest — then cut and assembled by artisans who have known the material for decades.
What Distinguishes Fine Cashmere
- The fiber length: the longer it is, the less the garment pills
- The ply count: 2-ply cashmere is more durable than single-ply
- The finished: well-finished cashmere has a silky touch without being slippery
Lifetime Guarantee: Proof Through Commitment
When a French house guarantees its cashmere pieces for life, it's not marketing. It's a demonstration that it masters its production chain from end to end. Poorly crafted cashmere would never survive such a promise.
So yes, cashmere comes from Asia. But the cashmere garment that endures for decades — that is indeed French.
Explore our cashmere collection at coulange1918.com.