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How to Pick High-Quality Cashmere

Only 10–15% of global cashmere qualifies as Grade A, making it the true luxury tier. The majority (~85%) falls into Grade B and C. These vary in softness, durability and cost depending on origin and processing.

So how do you ensure you’re buying good quality cashmere? What should you be looking out for? Selecting exceptional cashmere requires understanding the markers of quality that distinguish superior pieces from its mass-market alternatives.

• Geographic Origins: The finest cashmere traditionally comes from Inner Mongolia, where the materials from these regions set the global standard. Nepal, India, and Iran also produce quality cashmere, though with more variation in fibre characteristics.
• Sustainable and Ethical Sourcing: At Kalt & Klar, our commitment to ethical/sustainable cashmere is evidenced through our manufacturer's certifications in Good Cashmere Standard, Bluesign and Oeko-Tex®. These certifications ensure our cashmere is sourced from traceable, cruelty-free farms that prioritise animal welfare and responsible grazing practices.
• Construction Quality: Our cashmere garments feature mid-weight 12-gauge knitting, providing optimal balance between warmth, softness and elegant drape. This weight offers perfect layering capability without bulk. We use only long-staple fibres and avoid mixing with inferior materials or weaves.
• Manufacturing Excellence: Quality cashmere construction involves labour-intensive techniques that ensure longevity. Our garments feature ribbed hems around necklines, cuffs and waistlines that add structure and extend garment life. We employ fully-fashioned construction, a technique that creates better-fitting garments while producing less waste, supporting our sustainability commitments.
• Cashmere Grading: Cashmere quality is determined by fibre length, diameter, colour and purity. Many cashmere brands don't specify their grade but at Kalt & Klar we proudly use only Grade-A cashmere in our men's cashmere and women's cashmere clothing lines.