When we think of cashmere, we immediately picture the high plateaus of Mongolia or Indian Kashmir. And it is true: the raw material comes from there. But the making of cashmere — its transformation into a garment — is another story altogether.
The fiber comes from Asia, the expertise is French
Cashmere is an extremely delicate fiber to work with. Poor spinning or the wrong tension, and the garment will pill from the very first wears. This is where French savoir-faire makes all the difference.
In workshops such as those of Coulange 1918, cashmere is selected in long fibers — the noblest — then cut and assembled by professionals who have known the material for decades.
What sets fine cashmere apart
- The fiber length: the longer it is, the less the garment pills
- The number of plies: a 2-ply cashmere is more resilient than a 1-ply
- The finish: well-finished cashmere has a silky touch without being slippery
Lifetime repair: proof through commitment
When a French house commits to repairing its cashmere coats for life, it is not marketing. It demonstrates that it masters its production chain from end to end. Poorly worked cashmere would not survive such a promise.
So yes, cashmere comes from Asia. But the cashmere garment that endures for decades is truly French.
Explore our men's cashmere and women's cashmere collections on coulange1918.com.