Sourcing
Sourcing Our Cashmere
All our garments are sourced and produced in Mongolia (not to be confused with inner Mongolia, which is a region in China). Mongolia has a long history of a nomadic way of life. To this day, animals and herders live in harmony because of a deep rooted bond between them. A bond that is crusial to survive the harsh climate in Mongolia. This tradition has been kept alive throughout generations.
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Free-Roaming Cashmere Goats
Cashmere is a very fine fiber which comes from cashmere goats. These goats roam freely on the steppes of Mongolia and eat what nature provides. There are many things that make the cashmere fiber so special.
In preperation for the cold Mongolian winters the cashmere goats grow a very fine underhair to sustain them during the harsh climate that is to come. This fine underhair is what makeup our wonderfully soft garments.
In Mongolia goats and sheep roam together in harmony to together survive the harsh winter climate. In each flock there is a sheep to goat ratio. This population ratio controls the size of the flock.
Combing Process
Cashmere is an expensive fiber, not only for its many amazing qualities (read more about cashmere characteristics here) but because it takes 3-4 goats to provide enough cashmere for one jumper.
Once a year, every spring, as the weather gets warmer, the goats start to shed their underhair and are combed by the nomadic herders. The combing process takes 30-40 min per goat and is a neccessary process for the wellbeing of the goats. If left uncombed they attract ticks and fleas which can cause infections and diseases.