https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cashmere-2 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:45:46 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cashmere-2#post-1097310 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 14:21:02 +0000 Lisa 1097310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great question, I've always wondered about wool and cashmere too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cashmere-2#post-1097182 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 06:27:37 +0000 Sarah 1097182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Does cashmere tend to hold up like a wool sweater though? I always see cashmere pilling after a year... Or less </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cashmere-2#post-1096341 Sun, 24 Nov 2013 10:48:20 +0000 Anonymous 1096341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Gaylene. &nbsp;Valuable information. &nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cashmere-2#post-1096336 Sun, 24 Nov 2013 10:18:56 +0000 RunswithDolphins 1096336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great answer Gaylene.&nbsp; Thank you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cashmere-2#post-1096286 Sun, 24 Nov 2013 05:28:40 +0000 Gaylene 1096286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, no, and it depends.</p> <p>Cashmere is made from the hair of the Kashmir goat and gives a lot of warmth for its weight, is highly compressible which makes it great for travel, and has a high loft making it wonderfully soft and cuddly when worn next to the skin. Its insulating properties change with the amount of humidity in the air so cashmere feels comfortable over a wide range of temperatures, even very warm ones. Cashmere tends to be pricier than wools and the quality can vary quite a bit. Cheap cashmere isn't very durable and can pill quite a bit.</p> <p>Merino wool comes from a particular breed of sheep whose wool is prized for its superior breathability, temperature regulation, moisture control, and<br /> inherent anti-microbial properties. These qualities make merino wool a favorite for intense, cold-weather or high-performance applications. Many people find merino wool to be just as soft as cashmere but more durable and less costly than good quality cashmere.</p> <p>Lambswool is taken from sheep at their first shearing. It's soft and springy, holds its shape very well, and wears like iron as long as it doesn't get tossed into hot water or a hot dryer. Lambswool is the most hypoallergenic of all wools. Sweaters made of lambswool feel soft and thick and are very warm, even in damp conditions.</p> <p>"Average" wool comes in different grades. Virgin wool is the softest. "Super" wools are graded according to the fineness of the fibre; the higher the number, the finer the wool. The softness and durability of an "average" wool sweater depends a lot on the quality of the wool, how it is woven, and any treatments that have been applied to the wool before and after weaving/knitting. </p> <p>To my mind, it's the quality of the sweater that makes the biggest difference. Cheap wool can be scratchy and awful, but a high-quality "Super 150" wool sweater can be a much better buy than a low-quality cashmere sweater because it will look and feel better for a much longer period of time.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cashmere-2#post-1096285 Sun, 24 Nov 2013 05:28:11 +0000 Adelfa 1096285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would say wool is warmer. However wool can be *too* warm, and cashmere is perfect for warding off the chill of an underheated room or a cool day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cashmere-2#post-1096279 Sun, 24 Nov 2013 05:15:31 +0000 peacechick 1096279@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Natural wool is always much warmer than synthetic wool like acrylic. Even a thin cashmere cardigan is warmer than a cable-knit acrylic sweater. However, I wouldn't say it's warmer than lambswool, angora or alpaca. It's just very soft against the skin, which is why it's so desirable I guess! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cashmere-2#post-1096257 Sun, 24 Nov 2013 04:26:21 +0000 danza.armonia 1096257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is cashmere really that warm? &nbsp;Does it beat your average wool sweater of the same weight and shape? </p>