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Cashmere
B
Ultra-soft fiber from the undercoat of cashmere goats. One of the most luxurious natural fibers, prized for its warmth-to-weight ratio.
Material Score Breakdown
Material-quality rubric (6 axes), not a garment verdict — see disclosure below. Sustainability is a separate Eco score, shown apart.
74/100
DurabilityWeak40
How long the fabric lasts with regular use
ComfortStrong98
Softness, feel against skin, wearability
BreathabilityAbove-average75
Air flow and ventilation
WarmthStrong95
Heat retention and insulation
Moisture WickingTypical60
Ability to pull sweat away from skin
Care EasePoor25
How easy it is to wash, dry, and maintain
Sustainability (separate Eco score)
SustainabilityWeak45
Environmental impact of production and disposal
Brands using cashmere
8 brands have products in our catalog whose composition contains cashmere. Sorted by how many garments they offer with this fiber.
Club Monaco
34 products
Rowing Blazers
25 products
Kith
12 products
Uniqlo JP
10 products
Reformation
8 products
Banana Republic
8 products
South2 West8
7 products
Uniqlo
6 products
Brand grade = average overall score across all of their products containing cashmere.
Products with cashmere
See all →Top-scored garments in our catalog whose composition contains cashmere. Click through for the full quality + health + eco breakdown.
KestinA
Teviot Crew Neck in Oat Merino Wool & Cashmere
90% Merino Wool, 10% Cashmere
$380
L'Etoile SportA
MERINO HOODIE
10% Cashmere, 90% Merino Wool
$195
KestinA
Teviot Crew Neck in Navy Merino Wool & Cashmere
90% Merino Wool, 10% Cashmere
$380
KestinA
Teviot Crew Neck in Olive Merino Wool & Cashmere
90% Merino Wool, 10% Cashmere
$380
L'Etoile SportA
POINTELLE HOODIE
90% Merino Wool, 10% Cashmere
$375
J.CrewB
Cashmere crewneck sweater
100% Cashmere
$158
MadewellB
Relaxed Sweater Tee in 100% Cashmere
100% Cashmere
$148
Uniqlo JPB
Cashmere Crewneck Sweater
100% Cashmere
$53 · JP
Banana RepublicB
Lightweight Cashmere Short-Sleeve Sweater
100% Cashmere
$130
J.CrewB
Cashmere classic-fit crewneck sweater
100% Cashmere
$148
KithB
&Kin Cashmere Cyrus Turtleneck - Kindling
100% Cashmere
$395
KithB
&Kin Cashmere Raya Double Breasted Blazer - Medium Heather Grey
100% Cashmere
$595
What this score doesn't measure
This is a material rating, not a verdict on any specific garment made from cashmere. The axes above are research-backed averages for the fiber itself.
- ×Construction. Yarn staple length, weave / knit structure, stitch count, finishing. Identical fiber, very different garments.
- ×Fabric weight (GSM). A 140 GSM tee and a 220 GSM tee made of the same cashmere feel and last very differently.
- ×Dye + finishing chemicals. Beyond the three we flag (PFAS, formaldehyde, antimony), dozens of textile finishes aren't modelled.
Best For
🏃Athletic Wear
GoodGood breathability (75) and moisture wicking (60) for light activity
🧥Winter Outerwear
GoodGood warmth (95) for cold weather
😴Sleepwear
GoodGood comfort (98) and breathability (75) for sleeping
🩲Underwear
GoodGood breathability (75) and comfort (98) for undergarments
Detailed Use Case Scores
formal85
outerwear80
everyday70
Pros
- ✓ Incredibly soft
- ✓ Excellent warmth-to-weight ratio
- ✓ Lightweight
- ✓ Luxurious feel
Cons
- ✗ Very expensive
- ✗ Delicate and pills easily
- ✗ Environmental concerns with goat farming
- ✗ Difficult to care for
Better alternatives
Higher-scored natural materials. Same category — what to consider instead.
VicuñaA
+18 vs Cashmere · 92/100
BiodegradableThe rarest and most expensive animal fiber in the world, from the vicuña of the Andes. Finer than cashmere, incredibly soft, warm, and lightweight. A single coat yields only 250g of usable fiber every 2-3 years.
Merino WoolA
+12 vs Cashmere · 86/100
BiodegradableUltra-fine wool from Merino sheep. Softer and less itchy than regular wool, with excellent temperature regulation and moisture management.
Sea Island CottonB
+8 vs Cashmere · 82/100
BiodegradableExtra-long-staple cotton historically grown in the West Indies (Barbados, Jamaica) and Sea Islands of Georgia/South Carolina. Among the rarest commercial fibers on earth — staple length up to 2.5", silky hand feel, intense color saturation when dyed. Used in heritage luxury shirting and bespoke menswear.
Care Guide
Washcold (30°C)
Cyclehand
Detergentph neutral
BleachDo not bleach
Dryflat dry
Ironlow
Dry Cleanrecommended
SoftenerNo
Special Notes
• Hand wash preferred for longevity
• Fold to store — never hang
• Use a cashmere comb to remove pills
Additional Care Tips
- • Hand wash in cool water (below 30°C) with cashmere or wool-specific detergent
- • Never wring — gently press water out between towels and reshape while damp
- • Lay flat to dry on a mesh drying rack away from heat and sunlight
- • Use a cashmere comb or fabric shaver to gently remove pills after drying
- • Store folded with cedar balls or lavender sachets — never hang cashmere, it stretches
- • Allow 24 hours between wears to let fibers recover their shape
Cost
$$$$$
Premium
Shrinkage
Significant risk — hand wash or dry clean
Eco Rating
Moderate impact — consider eco alternatives