When you think of cashmere, the high plateaus of Mongolia or Indian Kashmir immediately come to mind. And it's true: the raw material comes from there. But the crafting of cashmere — transforming it into a garment — is an entirely different story.
The fibre comes from Asia, the craftsmanship is French
Cashmere is an extremely delicate fibre to work with. Poor spinning, incorrect tension, and the garment will pill from the very first uses. This is where French craftsmanship makes all the difference.
In workshops like those of Coulange 1918, cashmere is selected in long fibre — the finest kind — then cut and assembled by artisans who have known the material for decades.
What distinguishes fine cashmere
- Fibre length: the longer it is, the less the garment pills
- Ply count: 2-ply cashmere is more durable than 1-ply
- Finish: well-finished cashmere has a silky feel without being slippery
Lifetime guarantee: proof through commitment
When a French house guarantees its cashmere pieces for life, it is not marketing. It is proof that it controls its production chain from start to finish. Poorly crafted cashmere would never survive such a promise.
So yes, cashmere comes from Asia. But the cashmere garment that lasts for decades — that one is truly French.
Explore our cashmere collection at coulange1918.com.