"In cashmere, as with all of life's luxuries, the starting point is top-notch raw ingredients and, critically, knowing how to treat them when you get them home. Did you know, for instance, that you shouldn't dry-clean your cashmere but (gasp!) wash it in the washing machine, or by hand? This fall, Dijkstra's brand is opening a store in New York's SoHo, complete with the right machines to get the stuff clean."
"People think if it's really soft, it must be good cashmere, but factories just add some softener in the production cycle, and then you get a soft sweater. It's bullshit, because I don't think cashmere should be very soft. I think it should be knitted very densely, and it will become softer as you wear it. ...But You Can Trust Your Walletand the Scale The best guide is the price. Raw cashmere is priced by the gram, and that is reflected in the end price."
Quality cashmere begins with premium raw fibers and correct treatment at home to ensure longevity. Immediate extreme softness can be an artificial result of added softeners; true cashmere benefits from dense knitting and will soften with wear. Dry-cleaning is not recommended; washing by hand or machine with appropriate machines and care preserves the fiber. Price reflects raw cashmere cost by the gram and indicates fiber quality and length. Low-priced garments often use shorter fibers, looser knitting, and less yarn, increasing pilling and reducing luxury feel. Proper weight and construction matter for durability.
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