Know Your Cashmere Scarf Better

							Know Your Cashmere Scarf Better
cashmere scarf, Cashmere fiber
Know Your Cashmere Scarf Better

Cashmere wool made items have always been the symbol of high-status and
inculcate pride in their owners. The name 'Cashmere' is derived from the
old name of Kashmir and the wool originally comes from a goat found in
the Himalayas. These goats are also raised in Mongolia, Iran, Tibet,
India, China, and some other countries. Being an animal of high-
altitudes, this goat grows very fine hair to keep its body warm and this
fiber is used to make a number of items including the Cashmere Scarf. The
best of the fibers is taken from the throat and the underbelly parts of
the goat. It would be interesting to know that the goat grows two layers
of the hair. The outer one is coarser than the inner one and it's the
inner fiber which is commonly called 'Cashmere'. To separate the two, the
mechanical process of dehairing is used. With the onset of the spring
season, these goats begin to shed their winter coat naturally which is
then combed and carded. This natural wool comes in shades of the natural,
white, and brown colors.

Cashmere fiber is spun into yarn, then dyed in the desired colors and
knit into various items of clothing like sweaters, jerseys, scarves, etc.
The Cashmere Scarf is worn by men and women alike. Being light in weight
and exceptionally warm, it is easy to carry, very comfortable, and can be
worn over other articles of clothing like sweaters, jackets, etc. The
Scarves can be worn over the head or tied around the neck. A designer
Cashmere Scarf can come with some exceptionally beautiful knitting
patterns, prints, and surface ornamentations adding further to its
uniqueness and hi-end fashion statement.

The Cashmere Scarf can come in various proportions of the Cashmere wool.
And, the more the percentage, the higher is its price. The percentage is
normally mentioned on the care-labels attached to the articles. If this
information is not provided, there are high chances that you might be
misled on this fact. In the US, there are clear specifications about what
type and dimensions of fibers can be labeled 'Cashmere'. These can be
checked and tested in the labs. The Cashmere Scarf, like other scarves,
comes in different sizes and the shapes of Squares and Oblongs. The sizes
normally vary from 140-170 cm in length to 15-30 cm in width.

If you happen to be in the possession of this prized article, you cannot
afford to be careless in its care and upkeep. The wash, drying, ironing,
and other care instructions are mentioned on the labels and shall be
followed scrupulously. At the minimum, you would be required to wash
these by hand and not in machine. At best, though, it is dry-cleaned and
stored in an airtight a plastic bag. This fiber is eaten up by the moths
so one has to guard against them while storing.

The Cashmere Scarf is a luxurious accessory to have. Despite the 'ins'
and 'outs' of fashion, these have retained their special position in the
fashion industry in particular and in the society, in general. These are
all-time favorites everywhere on the globe.