- 14.5 µm
- Average fibre diameter
- 34–36 mm
- Fibre length
- Under 12
- Months old at first combing
- ≈ 30 g
- Fine fibre per young goat
Origin
Baby Cashmere comes from the grasslands of western Inner Mongolia, where the whole region produces no more than 50 tonnes a year. That rarity, together with its quality, is what sets it apart.
The first combing
The fibre is gently combed from the shoulders and flanks of kid goats. It is finer and softer than regular cashmere, and exceptionally warm for its weight.
From fibre to garment
The combing takes place in spring, when the goats naturally shed their winter undercoat. Only the finest part of each fleece becomes Baby Cashmere.
The fibre is spun into yarn by one of the world's leading cashmere spinners, then knitted in our atelier in Tuscany, Italy, into pieces that are lighter, softer and made to be worn for many years.
Certifications
We care about where our materials come from and how they are made. We work with suppliers who respect animal welfare, the herders and the grasslands, and we aim for full transparency from raw fibre to finished garment. The standards below are part of that commitment.
The Good Cashmere Standard
This certification stands for sustainably sourced cashmere from farms where goats are treated responsibly, the environment is protected, and the social, ecological, and economic living conditions of cashmere farmers and their families are respected.
The Good Cashmere Standard is an initiative of the Aid by Trade Foundation with the aim of creating, promoting and implementing a benchmark standard for sustainable cashmere.
The standard incorporates the Five Freedoms as defined by the Farm Animal Welfare Council. The Good Cashmere Standard follows three main principles: promote animal welfare in cashmere production, support cashmere farmers to secure a sustainable source of income and protect the environment.
The Sustainable Fibre Alliance (SFA)
The Sustainable Fibre Alliance is a non-profit international organisation working with the whole cashmere supply chain, from herders to retailers. Its goal is a global sustainability standard for cashmere production that preserves and restores grasslands, ensures animal welfare and secures livelihoods.
OEKO-TEX®
Our spinner is OEKO-TEX® certified: its yarns are independently tested for harmful substances, so what you wear next to your skin is safe as well as soft.
To keep your pieces soft and in shape for years, read our cashmere care guide.
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