Why is cashmere yarn called a diamond? Why is she so valued? Why is cashmere incredibly warm and cozy? Let's reveal these and other secrets.
Cashmere thread is spun from the wool of a special breed of mountain goat. Let's talk a little about her. At an altitude of more than ten thousand meters above sea level, in the Himalayas, a special goat is born and lives. The climate there is not very gentle and the vegetation is poor. Maybe that's why goat hair is warm, weightless and silky.
Until recently, cashmere products were only available to roy alty. Such things were considered luxury, chic. But today everything has become more accessible. Designers fell in love with cashmere yarn. It perfectly holds heat, light and pleasant to the skin. The only drawback is the high price.
Jumper
Classic of the genre, cashmere V-neck jumper, weightless, gentle to the skin. Today it is in both women's and men's wardrobes. Cashmere yarn products are primarily an indicator of good taste and style. Secondly, it is, of course, coziness, comfort and warmth.
Designers recommend every fashionista to have a cashmere jumper in her wardrobe. It is usually the base. If you have a walk or a trip to work. A skirt in light sheer fabric and a cashmere V-neck jumper are the perfect set for a romantic evening.
Products from this yarn are all-weather. Indeed, such a jumper will warm in the winter cold. A light cardigan made from this yarn will not let you chill on a cool summer evening.
Let's look into the men's wardrobe
Lightweight classic cashmere jumper (men's) is a wardrobe favorite today. It is excellent with suit pants and shoes. But if the sweater has a floral print, leather high boots and, for example, canvas pants, the man looks very extravagant. For everyday style, you can choose a T-shirt under a cashmere jumper. You can complement the look with a short coat or a leather jacket.
Tough choice
Choosing a quality cashmere item is not easy. Here are some tips.
- Try your own cashmere. They should feel soft and tender.
- Shake the product. If threads, fluffs, etc. fly off, then it is of poor quality and may not even be cashmere.
- Perform a tensile test. If, after stretching, the cashmere jumper quickly returned to its shape, this is a quality item.
- The composition on the label must indicate 100% cashmere thread (100 Percent Cashmere). Although it is allowed to add a small percentage of high-quality silk (the cost of such a product should be lower). There should also be an indication of a double thread (after all, such yarn is very fragile).
Cashmere knit in natural, natural shades (gray and metallic) lasts longer and is considered to be of higher quality. Designers call this knitwear exquisite chic. Cashmere products are very diverse. It can be sweaters, tops, tunics, cardigans and a cashmere jumper (men's, women's) that is especially fashionable today. The addition of sparkly threads allows designers to create more original designs.
Cashmere jumper care
Despite modern washing machines, the ideal option for washing is hands. Mankind has not yet come up with anything more tender than them. Before washing, carefully inspect the product for stains. If there are, process them, then remove all pellets (their presence indicates a good quality item).
In water at room temperature, we dilute a special liquid detergent for washing cashmere products. We wash it with gentle movements, rinse it well. Pressing is strictly prohibited! Then it is worth letting the water drain and laying it out on a flat surface on a white towel. During the drying time, they must be changed several times. You should also turn the product over.
Sometimes when you don't need to wash yet, you can freshen up the item by hanging it outside in the shade or leaving it overnight in the bathroom.
Ironing is prohibited, you can only steam. Such things should be dried on an electric fireplace or with a hair dryer.
Storage conditions
- Cashmere jumper can be ruined by high humidity. Therefore, storesuch a thing should be in a plastic or better paper bag.
- Moth pills should be in each individual bag. If spray is preferred, it should only be applied (!) to the bag in which the item is stored.
- Wash and dry well before long-term storage.
- Any cashmere item should be stored lying down. It is absolutely impossible to hang it on a coat hanger.
Tricky Tips
The classic cashmere jumper does not tolerate the neighborhood with rough jewelry made of metal or leather. Products from such jersey cannot be worn daily. Cashmere thread can self-repair. Therefore, these things like to "rest". As often as possible, clean the jumper from pellets, while maintaining its original appearance.
