Why Is Cashmere So Warm?
Why Cashmere Feels So Amazingly Warm (Even Though It’s So Light)
Have you ever wondered how cashmere manages to keep you toasty without weighing you down? It’s not magic — it’s science, and a little bit of nature’s genius.
Cashmere comes from the soft undercoat of cashmere goats, who live in some of the coldest, harshest places on earth. Ours comes from Inner Mongolia, once it has been crafted into yarn, it is shipped to Nepal. The goats have a secret weapon against freezing temperatures and that is incredibly fine, ultra-soft fibers that are naturally built for warmth.
Each cashmere strand is super fine and partly hollow, which means it traps lots of tiny air pockets. Those pockets act like invisible insulation, holding your body heat close while keeping the chill out. Think of it as nature’s version of a thermal blanket — just much softer and way more luxurious.
What’s really amazing is how light cashmere feels compared to how warm it actually is. Ounce for ounce, cashmere can be up to eight times warmer than regular sheep’s wool. So even a thin cashmere sweater can feel like a cozy hug on a cold day or one of our oversize scarves, though really light is super warm.
On top of that, cashmere is a bit of a multitasker — it breathes beautifully, wicks away moisture, and keeps you comfortable even when the temperature changes.
So next time you wrap yourself in cashmere, you’ll know — it’s not just soft and stylish, it’s a little piece of natural engineering, designed to keep you perfectly warm, effortlessly.