Cashmere is one of the most popular and sought after fabric. The cashmere wool is obtained from the domestic cashmere goats. The word cashmere is derived from Kashmir where it was originally found. The cashmere goats are also found in China, Mongolia, Afghanistan and Iran.

1. Tips to buy baby & kids
cashmere clothing online

2. Cashmere is one of the most popular and sought
after fabric. The cashmere wool is obtained from
the domestic cashmere goats. The word cashmere
is derived from Kashmir where it was originally
found. The cashmere goats are also found in
China, Mongolia, Afghanistan and Iran.
The finest cashmere consists only of the whitest,
longest, thinnest hair from under the fleece. Lower
quality cashmere may be shorter, coarser hair from
the undercoat, typically from the rear end of the
animal rather than the belly. Apparently it takes
four years for one Cashmere goat to develop
enough hair for one sweater. Cashmere goats are
low in maintenance as they thrive on natural

3. The cashmere fabric is extremely soft, fine and
has a silky texture. It is very light in weight and
extremely comfortable. Hence it is best suited for
babies and kids. Cashmere clothes are not bulky
and easy to wear.
The high moisture content allows insulation
properties to change with the relative humidity in
the air. This makes cashmere fabric perfect for any
weather. It maintains the warmth during winters
and keeps cool during spring. It does not
accumulate dust and is anti allergic, anti bacteria.

4. Cashmere fabric is much warmer than the natural
wool and absorbs the moisture to its own fiber
before releasing the water vapor outside hence
decreasing the mite's life cycle. Cashmere is a
natural fire resistant, safe and reliable. It does not
catch fire easily and also does not release a lot of
heat. This makes it the best fabric for kids clothing.

5. Cashmere fabric is very designer friendly and
designers love to experiment with this material.
A wide variety of cashmere clothing is available
for kids and infants in an array of colors and
styles. Cashmere clothing is available in many
physical and online stores. Buying cashmere
clothing is an investment which lasts a life time.
Cashmere sweaters vary in style, color,
weight, weave and blend. Cashmere clothing is
not just limited to sweaters or baby clothes,
cashmere shirts, dresses, pants, scarves,
shawls, muffler caps, cardigans to hats are very
much high in demand and are considered

6. The first thing to look for when buying any
cashmere garment is the quality. One can check
the label on the garment for the purity. If it says
pure, then the label should also state that it is
made of 100% cashmere. The 100% cashmere
garment is thinner, warmer and will grow softer
over time.
Cashmere is blended with many fabrics like nylon,
spandex, silk. For the garment to have a cashmere
feel and look, the blended fabric should not be
more than 12%. If the blended material is of more
percentage then the garment will not be of quality
cashmere. Another element to consider when
buying cashmere is the ply of the yarn.

7.  The most common is the 2 ply yarn. This has two
threads twisted together. This is stronger than a
single strand, prevents pilling and maintains the
warmth. You also get 1-ply yarn which is thinner
which can be used in warmer climates. Similarly
there are 4-ply and 6-ply yarns which are
considerably warmer and thicker and used in cold
weather.
 At lesser cost, some manufacturers increase the
fluffiness of cashmere. These clothes do not last
long. To get the best quality cashmere, you can
buy from a reliable brand and designer. Typically
there are many reputed brands that have high
quality products which have built a reputation over

8. Some of these brands have strict quality
checking procedures which makes them one
of the best brands for cashmere. Read the
reviews about the product and brand before
purchasing one. Cashmere fabric is fairly an
expensive one. So if you find anything at a
cheaper cost, most probably that piece of
cashmere is not durable and low in quality. A
high quality cashmere generally has a vibrant
color

9. For neutral colors, the quality really cannot be
determined. The intensity of vibration indicates
the yarn was clean in its raw state before the
dying process. You can also check the seams of
the sweater for the quality. In high quality
cashmere sweaters, the seams are knitted
together with yarn, not sewn together using
regular needle and thread. A perfect cashmere
garment will not give an itchy feeling.

10. When ordering kids cashmere garments online,
you need to be a careful with the size. Sizes
may vary per manufacturer. So it is important to
make sure return policies are available in case
of a return. You can also check for offers and
discounts online before purchasing. Some great
deal seasons would be Christmas and
Thanksgiving.

11.  Pilling is quite common in cashmere and is
harmless. It is a nature of the fabric because of
its unique softness. This can be removed by a
cashmere comb, a sweater stone or even
standard razor. But when the pilling is too much
the fabric is a poorly produced one.
 Another way to test the quality would be to
stretch the garment. After stretching if the
garment pings back to shape, then it is of good
quality. Over milling can make cashmere too
soft and makes it loose shape. If it is under
milled, it does not feel like cashmere.

12.  Cashmere clothes need to really taken care off
well. Cashmere clothes last a long time if cared for
properly. Moths need to be kept away from your
cashmere garment since they get attracted by any
small amount of food or human skin on the fabric.
 You can use mothballs for the same. Store the
cashmere garments wrapped in acid free tissue
paper and not in cardboard. They should be put
away from sunlight in a dust free zone.

13.  Cashmere clothes need to be washed and dried
before putting them away for storage. You can use
a cashmere specific detergent or a baby shampoo
for washing. Preferably hand wash is best. To dry
up the sweater it should be put on a flat surface
and rolled up in a towel. It should be gently
squeezed to get rid of the water.
 Hopefully these tips help you in your purchase
and usage of baby cashmere clothes, baby
cashmere sweaters, cardigans, caps, mufflers
and generally all products related to cashmere.