Guides

Drawstring hem of a cashmere sweater, beige
Cashmere vs Merino: Which Should You Buy?
Warmth, softness, durability, pilling, price and the right use for each. A plain comparison of cashmere and merino wool to help you choose. Read more...
Cable edge of a Mongolian cashmere cardigan, beige
Mongolian Cashmere: Why Origin Matters
What makes Mongolian cashmere different, how cashmere is graded, what "made in Mongolia" means on a label, and how to tell pure cashmere from a blend. Read more...
Close-up of brushed yak wool, natural brown
Yak Wool: What It Is and How It Compares to Cashmere
Where yak wool comes from, how it is collected, how it feels and wears next to cashmere and merino, and the animal welfare question answered plainly. Read more...
Close-up of fine cashmere knit, grey
How to Wash and Care for Cashmere
Hand washing, machine washing, drying, storing, pilling and what to do with a sweater that has shrunk. Plain instructions that work for any 100% cashmere. Read more...